Premier Announces New Agenda

Premier Paul Lennon today outlined his vision for Tasmania’s future and an agenda for the year ahead in his Agenda 2008 address to State Parliament.
“We are laying out a clear vision for the people of Tasmania - an action plan and criteria for achievement against which we will be measured,” Mr Lennon said.
The Premier listed his key priority areas for 2008:
· A Social Inclusion Strategy;
· Taking action on climate change;
· Building more public housing and reducing homelessness;
· Improving support and care to children and families;
· Lifting literacy and numeracy standards;
· Drought-proofing Tasmania;
· Growing Tasmania through investment in infrastructure; and
· Further building on the Tasmanian brand.
The Premier announced the appointment of a number of highly-regarded experts to provide input on government strategy in their respective fields. “We must combine the best of local thinking with solutions from interstate and overseas,” Mr Lennon said.
Mr Lennon placed particular emphasis to the needs of children.
“Today’s children are tomorrow’s Tasmania,” he said.
“I am committed to seeing our children leave school with standards of literacy and numeracy equal to or better than any in the country.
“I am committed to those children going home each day to strong and healthy families and to adequate housing.
“I am determined that we will lead Australia with our program for social inclusion.”
Mr Lennon said he was proud to be able to outline such a progressive new agenda for Tasmania.
“This is open government at work,” he said.
“This is an exciting time for Tasmania. We are leading Australia in so many social reforms and I am determined to maintain that momentum.”
Further information:
Tasmanian Government Communications UnitPhone: (03) 6233 6573