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Tasmania and the 2026 Federal Budget: Key Funding and What It Means for the Island

How budget decisions affect infrastructure, cost of living and services for Tasmanians.

By The Daily Tasmania · 27 June 2026

New filming laws protect Tasmanians documenting crime scenes without legal jeopardy

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New filming laws protect Tasmanians documenting crime scenes without legal jeopardy

Draft legislation will allow adults and youths to record criminal incidents without risk of prosecution under Tasmanian law.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026

New social media laws expose gaps as under-16s find workarounds

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Updated 14 h ago

New social media laws expose gaps as under-16s find workarounds

Australia's ban on under-16s using social media is proving difficult to enforce, with research showing most young people finding ways around the restrictions.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026

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Updated 3 h ago

Federal government to decide on Tasmanian AFL stadium funding this quarter

Infrastructure Australia has delivered its report on the $715 million Macquarie Point stadium, with a funding decision imminent.

By Tasmania Daily · 22 June 2026

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Updated 3 h ago

Federal budget delivers $1.4 billion for Tasmania, highest per capita in Australian history

Social housing, health, and connectivity investments dominate the record Commonwealth commitment to the island state.

By Tasmania Daily · 16 June 2026

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Updated 3 h ago

Federal and state governments at odds over Tasmania's salmon farming regulatory future

The Commonwealth seeks to take a larger role in environmental oversight of the industry, prompting tension with Hobart.

By Tasmania Daily · 10 June 2026

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Updated 3 h ago

Federal NBN satellite investment improving connectivity in regional Tasmania

The Low Earth Orbit satellite tier of the NBN is transforming connectivity for Tasmanians in areas where fixed line infrastructure is impractical.

By Tasmania Daily · 4 June 2026

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Updated 3 h ago

Mona and Tasmanian arts sector secure federal cultural investment record

The Creative Australia framework's per capita investment in Tasmania is the highest of any state or territory.

By Tasmania Daily · 29 May 2026

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Tasmania and the 2026 Federal Budget: Key Funding and What It Means for the Island

New filming laws protect Tasmanians documenting crime scenes without legal jeopardy

New social media laws expose gaps as under-16s find workarounds

Federal government to decide on Tasmanian AFL stadium funding this quarter

Federal budget delivers $1.4 billion for Tasmania, highest per capita in Australian history

Federal and state governments at odds over Tasmania's salmon farming regulatory future

Federal NBN satellite investment improving connectivity in regional Tasmania

Mona and Tasmanian arts sector secure federal cultural investment record