Great education gives young Tasmanians access to well paid, safe, and secure jobs.

The University of Tasmania’s new campus at Inveresk has been a huge boost for the city of Launceston since relocating from Newnham.

It features new state-of-the-art study, work, and community spaces, coupled with contemporary course offerings and world class research facilities. It is a vibrant city campus that attracts students to Tasmania from across the country, and internationally to pursue tertiary education and a fulfilling career.

Hobart students should have the same opportunity to access world-class facilities, like those available to students at the Inveresk campus.

The new campus has a clear connection to the city and wider community - the buildings are visible, publicly accessible and provide new and exciting ways for education to connect with business and industry.

The Hobart city move has a chance to reinvigorate parts of the CBD in ways that will be exciting for businesses. City universities across the world are thriving, and we only have to look as far as Launceston to see the benefits in our own backyard.

Labor will oppose the Liberal Lambie Coalition’s Legislation, in the best interests of students, the University and our state.

Dean Winter MP
Labor Leader

Sarah Lovell MLC
Shadow Minister for Education