Please follow the link for further information surrounding the South East Queensland COVID restrictions, which includes a list of the 11 Local Government Areas impacted. If you have questions or concerns about the impact of COVID-19 on your health and events or you are experiencing any of the symptoms outlined by public health authorities, contact…
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Important COVID-19 update 31 July 2021
Saturday 31 July 2021Public Health Services have declared 11 local government areas (LGAs) in south-east Queensland (QLD) as high-risk (Level 2) from 4:00 pm today, Saturday 31 July. The declaration is in response to new cases of COVID-19 in QLD and that State’s announcement of a lockdown for these areas. Anyone currently in Tasmania (arriving before 4:00 pm…
Stakes increase to be shared by all three racing codes
Sunday 27 September 2020
Jane Howlett, Minister for Racing 27 September 2020 The Tasmanian Government understands the importance of the state’s racing industry. It injects around $103 million a year into the Tasmanian economy and involves more than 5,000 Tasmanians as either employees or participants. Last month I was thrilled to announce a six per cent increase in stakes…
Grants to support events in Tasmania
Wednesday 23 September 2020
Sarah Courtney, Minister for Small Business, Hospitality and Events 23 September 2020 The Tasmanian Government recognises the important contribution that events make to the Tasmanian economy, with more than $13 million invested through Events Tasmania last year. We also acknowledge the significant impact that COVID-19 travelling and gathering restrictions have had on Tasmania’s events industry,…
Positive Solutions: Employee Assistance Program for employees, immediate family members of employees and racing industry participants in Tasmania
Monday 14 September 2020
Tasracing has transitioned our Employee Assistance Program provider from Relationships Australia to Positive Solutions, a Tasmanian owned and operated psychology, counselling and mediation provider. The local team at Positive Solutions are ready to welcome Tasracing staff and racing industry participants. Scope of services Employees and their immediate family are encouraged to utilise the confidential and…
Stakes boost a shining light for industry
Monday 17 August 2020
TASMANIA’S racing industry received a major boost yesterday with the announcement the Government will inject a further $660,000 into prizemoney as a result of a higher than expected return from the point of consumption tax that came into effect in January. Racing Minister Jane Howlett said the funding boost to stakes is on top of…