Senator the Hon Jonathon Duniam

Assistant Minister for Industry Development

$4.8 million infrastructure update to cope with flooding

15 January 2021

Joint media release with the Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, the Hon Michael McCormack MP, and Mayor for Huon Valley Council, Cr Bec Enders

Tasmanian businesses and residents will benefit from new infrastructure upgrades that will mitigate flooding along the main street of Huonville. 

Spirit of Tasmania passengers flock to book free car trips

14 January 2021

Assistant Minister for Industry Development Jonno Duniam said travellers set their alarms for midnight last night to ensure they did not miss out on free car trips on the Spirit of Tasmania.

New hub to service BOM operations across Tasmania and Antarctica

13 January 2021

Joint media release with Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley MP and Senator for Tasmania Eric Abetz

The Morrison Government is continuing to deliver on its investment in the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), officially opening the first purpose-built Observing Operations Hub in Hobart, designed to monitor the extreme weather experienced across Tasmania and Antarctica.

Spirit of Tasmania boost to turbo-charge Tassie tourism

7 January 2021

Joint media release with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack MP and Federal Member for Braddon Gavin Pearce MP

The Federal Government will give Tasmania’s economic recovery a welcome boost by injecting $6 million into making it free for Spirit of Tasmania passengers to take their car to Tasmania.