Tag: Tasmania

The Tasmanian Government has announced that clean energy company PolarBlue is preparing to establish an advanced manufacturing hub at Bell Bay, with the project expected to create 150 jobs and attract $1.5 billion in capital investment during its first three years.

Tasmanian manufacturer Kings Outdoor Living is expanding its use of aluminium as it develops locally made shade and shelter systems for schools, parks, sporting clubs, hospitality venues and homes, according to Capral Aluminium.

The Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union (TFTU) has welcomed the proposed Rushy Lagoon plantation project, saying it would strengthen Tasmania's timber manufacturing sector by improving long-term resource security, supporting local processing jobs and creating employment opportunities across the forestry supply chain.

Packaging and recycling company Visy has opened a new Packaging Hub in Devonport, Tasmania, aimed at strengthening local manufacturing capability and supporting the state’s food, beverage and agricultural sectors.

Tasmania is poised to benefit from the new bilateral framework on critical minerals and rare earths signed between Australia and the United States, according to the Tasmanian Government.

NOX Energy has partnered with TOMRA Australia to provide home electric vehicle charging points for employees in Tasmania, linking the state’s new container refund scheme with low-emission transport. 

The Tasmanian Government has announced $2.3 million in funding for infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening the state’s waste and resource recovery sector.

More than one million containers have been returned by Tasmanians in just four days since the launch of the state’s new container deposit scheme, Recycle Rewards.

The Tasmanian Government has unveiled a new initiative designed to help local businesses grow their export potential and compete in interstate and international markets.

The Tasmanian Government has reiterated calls for an immediate increase in payments under the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES), citing rising shipping costs that impact local producers and manufacturers.