Archived news
Support for Temporary Visa holders
22 Apr 2020
Support is now available for temporary visa holders in Tasmania who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 restrictions in place to protect Tasmanians, with payments of $250 per individual or up to $1000 per family available.
Mobile Black Spot Program enhancing services in regional Tasmania
22 Apr 2020
Eleven regional areas across Tasmania will benefit from new and expanded telecommunications services.
Supporting learner drivers
22 Apr 2020
We have removed the requirement for the L2 Driving Assessment so new and current L1 licence holders can continue to learn and progress towards a full licence during this difficult time.
Skills Matching Service
21 Apr 2020
The new Rapid Response Skills Matching Service to match displaced workers and to businesses who need new, work-ready employees is now operational.
Supporting Tasmanian artists
21 Apr 2020
More than $110,000 has recently been awarded through Arts Tasmania’s latest funding round.
Trade sales in the NW
21 Apr 2020
Hardware, trade and agricultural supply stores in the north west are permitted to sell directly to businesses that need specific products related to their line of work.
New pathway for learner drivers
17 Apr 2020
L1 licence holders can now progress to an L2 licence without completing the L2 Practical Driving Assessment.
Supporting Tassie businesses to succeed online
15 Apr 2020
The Digital Ready for Business program is ready to help more businesses rapidly transition to online and digital models of commerce, promotion and customer engagement.
Cashless bus fares and fare amnesty extended
15 Apr 2020
Current arrangements for cashless buses and the bus fare amnesty have been extended to Sunday 31 May 2020.
Programs and financial support for Tasmanian businesses
08 Apr 2020
More than 7 500 applications have already been submitted for Tasmanian Government COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Support Grants.
Parents and learner drivers
08 Apr 2020
Parents can continue to supervise their learner driver family members.
TMAG maintenance works support art and business
06 Apr 2020
Major and fast-tracked maintenance works at TMAG will support local businesses.
The Easter Bunny is coming to Tasmania
06 Apr 2020
The Easter Bunny has been granted special permission to travel to Tasmania.
Supporting agricultural businesses and ensuring food supply
06 Apr 2020
An update on ensuring Tasmanian local food supply and the agricultural workforce.
Supporting small business through tough times
03 Apr 2020
An update on Tasmanian Government support for local small businesses.
Energy cost relief for Tasmanians
03 Apr 2020
Small business customers and community service organisations will have their next quarterly energy bill waived in recognition of the ongoing impacts that COVID-19 is having across the state.
Securing air freight access
03 Apr 2020
The Australian Government is providing $110 million to support access to key export markets for Australia’s agricultural and fisheries sector.
Easier driver’s licence renewals
03 Apr 2020
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation and the need to minimise person-to-person contact, we have introduced remote driver’s licence renewals.
Energy consumers protected
01 Apr 2020
Support for Tasmanian residential and small business energy customers.
Gatherings and movement restrictions
01 Apr 2020
Strict restrictions have been placed on movement and gatherings.