LIBERAL ELECTION POLICY
The Tasmanian Liberal Party announced on April 23 2021 that a re-elected majority Liberal Government will provide $8 million to support the hospitality industry including; • $600,000 over four years to Support Women in Leadership • $600,000 over two years for Mental Health and Wellbeing Support • $1 million to initiate A new Regional Hospitality Revival Fund • $2.25 million over 3 years to develop Hospitality 2030 • $2.4 million over four years to continue the Great Customer Experience program • $1.15 million over four years to continue the work of Clubs Tasmania Supporting Women in Leadership - $600,000 To support and empower women in the hospitality industry we will work with the THA and industry members to develop a program of initiatives, including mentoring, coaching and events, as well as scholarships to support leadership skills development. Mental Health and Wellbeing Support - $600,000 We know there has been an ongoing mental health impact on many operators and staff. This funding will also support the industry to look at preventive health and wellbeing initiatives which support a healthy workforce. This will include mentoring and support across the state and across the sector. Regional Hospitality Revival Fund - $ 1 million The Fund will provide small grants of up to $1,500 to hospitality businesses outside of Hobart and Launceston. These could include initiatives that attract visitors into the regions, hosting an event, hiring a live band, promotions and advertising, or minor works such as updating signage and amenity. Great Customer Experience - $2.4 million The Great Customer Experience program has played a pivotal role in the hospitality sector over the past seven years, providing free support to tourism and hospitality businesses, and supporting a culture of customer experience excellence across all regions of Tasmania. Clubs, Sporting Clubs and RSLs - $1.15 million We know that clubs across the state play an incredibly important role in our communities, not just for promoting health and wellbeing but for the broader contribution they make to the Tasmanian economy. As we recover from the pandemic, we will invest $1.15 million over four years to Clubs Tasmania to ensure clubs receive the advice and support they need to have a secure future. Hospitality 2030 plan development - $2.25 million We will work with the THA to develop Hospitality 2030, a long-term plan for hospitality, which will have a shared vision for the industry. It will guide how we build on our strengths and grow the industry to be world leading – driving growth in our visitor economy and creating jobs.
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