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Tasmania raring to work with new federal Cabinet
I am excited at the prospect of working with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and his new Ministry to keep Tasmania heading in the right direction.
Tasmania is the tourism capital of the nation and it’s fantastic we now have a Tasmanian as Minister for Tourism in Canberra.
I congratulate Senator Richard Colbeck on his appointment, and welcome the fact he also has responsibility for International Education, which is a growth opportunity for our State.
It is appropriate to recognise the achievements of the former Abbott Government and particularly the contribution of Senator Eric Abetz.
The decision to inject an additional $203 million into the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme will have a substantial impact on freight equalisation and the cost of exporting freight from Tasmania.
The $60 million commitment to progress five Tranche 2 irrigation schemes is another important outcome for Tasmania and will also help to create new jobs.
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Will Hodgman, Premier