John Tucker
Congratulations to John Tucker on his election as the Member for Lyons.
Media Releases
Shorten’s meddling in Fair Work Act dangerous
Labor’s threats to amend the Fair Work Act to change how the minimum wage is calculated are incredibly dangerous and could undermine the independence of the Fair Work Commission according to Liberal Senator and former Workplace Relations Minister Eric Abetz.
Pumped Hydro to deliver jobs and investment for Tasmania
Today’s announcement by the Federal and State Liberal Governments to advance the Battery of the Nation project to the next stage has been welcomed by the Tasmanian Liberal Senate Team as a boon for jobs and investment in the state.
The Hon. Dr John Herron AO
I am saddened by the passing of former Senator, The Hon. Dr John Herron AO, who served in the Senate from 1990 to 2002 and who was a Minister in the Howard Government.
City Deal a game changer for Hobart
Federal, state and local governments have come together on a landmark agreement to bust Hobart congestion and back the fast-growing tourism and science industries that are key to Hobart and Tasmania’s future.
City Deal to tackle congestion across Hobart
Tasmanian Liberal Senator Eric Abetz has joined with Federal Cities Minister Alan Tudge and Tasmanian Attorney-General Elise Archer to announce a $730 million congestion busting package, as a key plank of the Hobart City Deal
$30 million City Deal boost for Affordable Housing in Hobart
The supply of affordable housing in Hobart for Tasmanians in need will be boosted by a $30 million package under the first element of the Hobart City Deal revealed today.
Helping hand for child care providers affected by Tasmanian bushfires
The Federal Liberal National Government is offering child care providers in Tasmania impacted by the recent bushfires special grant funding of up to $10,000 to help with community recovery.
Abetz calls for action over Saudi tracking app
Liberal Senator Eric Abetz has joined international counterparts to call for Apple and Google to ban the Absher app from its app stores as it is being used as a tool of oppression.