The Tasmanian Government welcomes the Regional Alliance's backing of the Team Tasmania approach to the Federal Election.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff said regional jobs are critically important to Tasmania, and after a week where we have seen Labor make it clear they are planning to walk away from our sustainable forestry and aquaculture industries, the Regional Alliance's election platform is more important than ever.
"The Tasmanian Government worked side by side with key industries to develop the State's economic priorities earlier this year and it is pleasing to see these priorities reflected in the Regional Alliance's platform," the Premier said.
"We will always fight for what Tasmania deserves, and get the best outcome for Tasmanians.
"The Team Tasmania election economic priority list outlines 11 initiatives that - no matter who is in Canberra - we want them to commit to for the future of Tasmania.
"These economic priorities include immediate action on the Freight Equalisation Scheme, developing Bilateral Deals to unlock key economic growth projects, red tape reduction, the Cradle cableway, more housing funding and insurance reforms."
This week Labor made it clear they are paving the way to do a deal with the Greens, promising yet again to introduce a job-destroying Federal EPA.
Then followed the Labor Agriculture Minister abandoning aquaculture workers and farmers.
The Tasmanian Government will not stop supporting and fighting for our productive industries.
The Tasmanian Government's vision is for Tasmania to be the best place in Australia to live, work, invest, do business and raise a family.
"These economic priorities will ensure we can achieve that and put Tasmania on the map," Premier Rockliff said.
"Through our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future, we are already taking action on the things that matter most to Tasmanians to ensure our State thrives.
"Now it is time for all sides of federal politics to invest in Tasmania's future prosperity.
"Together with industry, we are united in our push for federal investment in Tasmania's infrastructure pipeline and its people, helping to create jobs and keep the economy strong."
A copy of the Team Tasmania 2025 Federal Election Economic Priorities can be downloaded here.
