Welcome to the December edition of the Tasmanian Business Reporter. In the final edition for the year we bring you an exclusive preview of the 2018 Tasmania Report, with leading economist Saul Eslake calling for the State Government to give preferential treatment to new businesses in order to encourage job creation for better educated and higher paid employees. You will also find details about a $30 million residential redevelopment planned for a Hobart hotel, a $5.5 million research program for the forestry sector and a boost for retailers with the Government considering enhancing the authority of retail staff to inspect customer's bags as they exit a store.

Welcome to the November edition of the Tasmanian Business Reporter. In this month's edition you'll read about the new vision for Macquarie Point, which TCCI CEO Michael Bailey believes is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Tasmania if planned correctly and underpinned by residential development. You will also find details about a new Hobart fashion festival and strong profits from Tasmania’s two financial institutions, as well as some poignant HR tips for employers about how to handle the upcoming 'silly season' from TCCI Workplace Relations Consultant Abbey George.

Welcome to the October edition of the Tasmanian Business Reporter. In this month's bumper 16-page edition you'll read about the boundless opportunities that have arisen for Tasmanian businesses after the State Government's trade mission to China which promises to unlock lucrative new markets. You'll also find the details behind the relocation of Macquarie Point's waste water treatment facility set to unlock millions of dollars' worth of investment and jobs, UTAS's push to improve access to education and training on the west coast and Tasmanian businesses taking home impressive awards on the national stage.

Welcome to the September edition of the Tasmanian Business Reporter. After a crazy week in Federal politics, this month you'll read about the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce's request to new Prime Minister Scott Morrison for action on more than $133 million of promises made to Braddon in July's by-election. You'll also find details of Tasmania's construction boom, which is predicted to continue for the foreseeable future, the launch of I-PREP, a University of Tasmania program set to align businesses with talented international students and a powerful column from TCCI Chair Susan Parr reinforcing the Chamber's call for local council amalgamation.

Welcome to the August edition of the Tasmanian Business Reporter. In a stunning exclusive, this month's TBR reveals the TCCI's call to parliament to cut Tasmania's 29 councils to three consolidated local authorities. You'll also find an insightful column from St.LukesHealth CEO Paul Lupo about the implementation of e-heath and the much talked about My Health Record and some advice on how to navigate the tricky issue of staff being unfit for work in the winter months from TCCI Workplace Relations Consultant Abbey George.

Welcome to the June edition of the Tasmanian Business Reporter. This month, as parliament settles in after the unexpected events of its first week, Editor Tom O'Meara takes a look into what can be expected from the upcoming State Budget, with strong development and expenditure predicted in areas of health, education and tourism. We'll also bring you the details of the $119.6 million boost for TasRail's capacity to deliver freight around the state, the $190 million hardwood mill for Hampshire in the north west and the purchase of Hobart's Midcity Hotel by the University of Tasmania.

Welcome to the May edition of the Tasmanian Business Reporter. What a tumultuous first week back for Tasmanian Parliament. At the time of printing, surprise Speaker Sue Hickey hinted she may not be a member of the Liberal Party for long, leaving Will Hodgman's majority Liberal Government in a state of uncertainty – for the latest update visit www.tasmanianbusinessreporter.net.au. In this month's edition you'll read about unprecedented development and construction generating a huge economic windfall for Tasmania, a successful collaboration to promote jobs in the disability sector and details of AMC's involvement in a multi-billion dollar navy ship building program.

This month, you'll read how Tasmanian business leaders have welcomed the re-elected Liberal Government's mandate to continue revitalising the state's economy. You'll also find details about a $3 million research grant for the Australian Maritime College, St.LukesHealth taking home a prestigious customer satisfaction award and Tasmania's Defence Advocate being bestowed with the US Military's highest honour for a non-US citizen.

This month we have hit the press a little earlier than usual to fit in a comprehensive recap of the key polices from the two major parties before Tasmania votes on March 3. You'll also find details about the coalition of Tasmania's leading peak bodies promising to advocate for community wellbeing in the state, and some sage export advice from the TCCI's Tradestart Adviser, Sally Chandler who warns about trademark squatters in China.

This month, in the lead up to the March 3 election, Editor Tom O'Meara stresses how important a majority government is to the Tasmanian business community. As usual, you'll also find the latest in business news from around the state. Please note, the March edition of the TBR will be published early, so any editorial submissions, appointments and announcements need to be sent to TBReditorial@fontpr.com.au by Monday, 12 February.

Leading off this month, respected national economist Saul Eslake calls for closure of Tasmania's failing Year 11 and 12 college system in an exclusive preview from the TCCI's 2017 Tasmania Report. You’ll also find another exclusive story about an innovative joint venture between St.LukesHealth and Healthy Business Performance Group and the details of Southwood Fibre's proposed $42 million woodchip export facility in the Huon Valley.

This month, Editor Tom O’Meara runs us through the competitive advantages of the new Tasmania First Policy, with the measure promising to give Tasmania the lowest regulated power prices in the country by 2022. You’ll also find an exclusive column by St.LukesHealth CEO, Paul Lupo, on significant changes to improve private health insurance affordability, as well as a world-first free, state-wide health program for Tasmanian employees.

Leading off this month, Editor Tom O’Meara weighs in on the TasWater ownership debate as the opportunities stemming from a state government takeover continue to prove popular within the Tasmanian business community.      You’ll also find Hydro’s exciting plans to double energy production, the lowdown on the Tasmanian Gas Pipeline and national recognition for one of our favourite local honey makers.  

Leading off this month, TCCI CEO Michael Bailey raises a number of hot topics from our place in the national energy market to the business opportunities stemming from investment in clean, affordable power. You’ll also find the winners of the 2017 Employer of Choice Awards, new jobs in the thriving local cider industry and exciting pathways for future leaders.

With the release of exciting new artist impressions, this month we discuss the $950 million in infrastructure projects currently on the table for the University of Tasmania. You can also read about the real life implications of social media in the workplace from our legal expert Abbey George, as well as news on the Japanese chefs highlighting Tasmania’s best produce and the professor putting sensors on bees.

With Granville Harbour Wind Farm and the Cradle Mountain Master Plan dominating the headlines this month, we discuss the investments driving an economic resurgence in the north and north west of the state. You’ll also find news of the innovative post-natal service coming to Launceston, steps forward in the Macquarie Point Development and TCCI CEO, Michael Bailey’s call for leadership in Tasmanian health.

This month, former state political journalist and government relations expert, Becher Townshend shares his insight on the fourth Hodgman Liberal Government budget. In an exclusive column for the TBR, Shadow Treasurer Scott Bacon, reveals the opposition’s budget reply, spruiking a new correctional facility in the state’s north and eight new Industry Advisory Councils.

This month we take a look at the Federal Government’s green light for university development in Launceston and predict a strong health focus for the upcoming Hodgman Liberal Government budget. We also hear from the Minister for State Growth on progress at the ever topical Macquarie Point site along with success stories from leading Tasmanian companies, Cumulus Studio and Haywards steel.

This month we weigh in on the TasWater ownership debate and hear what the new leader of the Tasmanian Labor Party has to say about the future of health, education and infrastructure development in our state. You’ll also find news of the Neil Buckby Motors expansion, a 4000 panel Launceston solar park and the Advanced Sensor Manufacturing Facility coming to Tasmania. 

In the March Tasmanian Business Reporter we look at the impact of reduced penalty rates for Tasmanian business, welcome the introduction of the new Statewide Planning Scheme and reveal the latest graduates from the 2016 Tasmanian Leaders Program.   You’ll also find news of our outstanding results in the Australian Tourism Awards and the new PhD project designed to further our expertise and understanding of local tourism.  

In the February Tasmanian Business Reporter we take a look at the millennial influence on Tasmanian business, with new technology and ecommerce trends set to reshape the economy.   You’ll also find exciting news of Stornaway and TasTafe’s new youth employment initiative, along with the master plan set to transform the Burnie Town Centre and the positive outlook for Hobart’s property and retail market.

Tasmanian business confidence is the second highest in the country and the November Tasmanian Business Reporter is proud to promote all that's positive in the sector. From the $250 million Hobart hotels planned by Fragrance Group and confirmation of the land transfer to facilitate Launceston's UTAS relocation, to innovative new energy projects and a new veggie deal to boost farmer confidence - we've got the stories covered.

Tasmanian Business Reporter October 2016