The Tasmanian Liberals will cut the cost-of-living for families and launch a School Breakfast program statewide.
A re-elected Liberal Government will partner with Variety to roll out a universal School Breakfast Program across all government schools.
This important cost-of-living measure will provide breakfast for all children every day.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff said this will address the cost-of-living while giving children the best start to their learning day.
"We understand that for many families, cost-of-living pressures or household instability can make it hard to provide a nutritious start to the day," Premier Rockliff said.
"That's why a re-elected Liberal Government will partner with Variety to deliver the Tasmania School Breakfast Club for schools that wish to participate.
"This is real cost of living support for mums and dads, right across Tasmania.
"For schools that are currently providing their own breakfast program in partnership with the local community providers, they can choose to remain that way, or transition to the new Variety Breakfast Club.
"The Variety model, which is currently being piloted in 40 schools, will offer a simple 'click and deliver' platform to provide low-administration, high-impact for schools, reducing the workload on school staff and volunteers.
"Through meaningful cost-of-living measures like this, every child in every government school will have access to a nutritious school breakfast every day."
Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said this is such a simple measure that can do so much for so many.
"School breakfast programs are so important for our learners," Minister Palmer said.
"We've heard firsthand from school staff and parents that students are more engaged with their learning when they've had breakfast.
"School breakfast programs are proven to lead to better attendance and positive educational outcomes, and I'm really excited to support our learners with the Variety model.
"Let's get on with it.
"Let's finish the job for Tasmania."
