I’m Edwin Johnstone, Chair of the Confederation of Greater Hobart Business and a strong advocate for our city.
I work to ensure local businesses have a clear voice in shaping a vibrant, accessible, and prosperous Hobart.
By working with business, community, and government, I aim to support a city where commerce, culture, and community thrive.
My vision is for a Hobart that is welcoming, dynamic, and full of opportunity for everyone who lives, works, and visits here.
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Calls to ban car yards from CBD
13th December 2025 - A motion is being put forward at the next Hobart City Council meeting on Monday 15 December to prohibit "automotive retail" in Hobart. This is exactly the kind of overreach that could drive business out of the city.
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Derwent Ferries
9th December 2025 - Eleven extra weekday crossings will operate all-day between Bellerive and the Hobart waterfront, giving shoppers more flexibility on when and how they travel into the city.
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Macquarie Point Stadium
1st December 2025 - I strongly support the development of the Macquarie Point Stadium. Tasmania’s economy in the past has been transformed by bold, future-focused projects, and this stadium has the potential to be the next one.
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Choir of High Hopes - Christmas Concerts
27th November 2025 - Join me and get ready to sing, smile, and celebrate the season with the Choir of High Hopes Hobart. Our fun-loving choir is bringing festive tunes and Christmas cheer to Glenorchy and Hobart this December, and you’re invited!
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Plans Lodged for Prince of Wales Redevelopment
20th November 2025 - A proposal to demolish the Prince of Wales Hotel in Battery Point and replace it with a mixed-use residential and commercial complex has been formally lodged with the Hobart City Council.
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