Consistent with the Charter of Budget Responsibility Act 2007, a copy of our Fiscal Strategy Statement has been provided to the Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Finance.
The Liberals have a strong record of financial management while continuing to provide responsible cost-of-living relief, and building a better health care system, more schools and better roads.
When we came to Government, we turned Tasmania around by rebuilding hospitals, bridges, roads, schools, ambulance stations and police stations. This followed the Labor and the Greens disaster which resulted in 10,000 people heading to the dole queue.
Since then, we have created 47,000 new jobs, supported the community during COVID, and created a strong economy worth a record $40.6 billion.
Our Gross State Product has increased by 26.3 per cent, and we are the only State to record a positive GSP per capita rise in the last 12 months, outperforming the national average, which saw a decline.
Tasmania leads the nation when it comes to wage growth, and the unemployment rate has never been lower.
Our businesses are the most confident in the nation, and we continue to ensure Tasmania is the best place to live, work, invest and raise a family.
The Tasmanian Liberal Party is committed to ensuring the long-term fiscal sustainability of the State. Through responsible economic management, the Tasmanian Liberals will ensure the Tasmanian economy remains strong and the State's finances are managed for the well-being of all Tasmanians.
This Fiscal Strategy Statement builds on the Tasmanian Liberals' existing Fiscal Strategy and incorporates recommendations from Saul Eslake's Independent Review of Tasmania's State Finances. It balances long-term objectives with short-term fiscal discipline and is aligned with the principles of sound fiscal management in the Charter of Budget Responsibility Act 2007.
