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I’m Edwin Johnstone, Chair of Business Greater Hobart 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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2026 Greater Hobart Small Business Excellence Awards
3rd July 2026 - Nominations have now closed for the 2026 Greater Hobart Small Business Excellence Awards, and we are delighted by the strong interest shown by businesses across the region.
Latest News
Positive Investment in Hobart’s Waterfront
25th July 2026 - A major redevelopment at Elizabeth Street Pier is bringing fresh investment and new energy to one of Hobart’s most prominent waterfront locations. The redevelopment has reportedly involved an investment of around $50 million.
Ask Right Questions
16th July 2026 - In response to Ron Christie’s opinion piece about his decision to invite 50 people to run for Hobart City Council this October, there is no doubt Hobart needs respectful, capable and community-minded people around the council table.
Choir of High Hopes at Festival of Voices 2026
10th July 2026 - Over the past two weeks, I had the pleasure of performing with the Choir of High Hopes Hobart as part of the 2026 Festival of Voices. We took part in three pop-up performances at Hobart City Mission, Hobart Library and St David’s Cathedral.
Hobart Hospitality Hit Hard by Closures
6th July 2026 - The sudden closure of seven well-known Hobart hospitality venues should be treated as a serious wake-up call for the city.
A Community Vision for St David’s Park
27th June 2026 - St David’s Park is one of Hobart’s most beautiful and historic public spaces. I believe there is now an opportunity to look at how one corner of St David’s Park could be better used while still protecting the park’s heritage, trees and green character.
Regatta Quay Proposal Deserves a Proper Look
25th June 2026 - A new proposal for the Hobart waterfront deserves serious and open-minded consideration. The Regatta Quay concept is a significant mixed-use development proposal for the waterfront area near Macquarie Point and the Regatta Grounds.
Dark Mofo Delivers for Hobart
24th June 2026 - Dark Mofo has once again shown the value of major events to Hobart’s economy, with Hobart Airport recording around 100,000 airline seats during the two-week festival period and Dark Mofo drawing about 550,000 entries across its venues.
Salamanca to Lose 16 Parking Spaces
22nd June 2026 - Hobart City Council is considering a plan to remove 16 parking spaces from Montpelier Retreat and make a major section one-way as part of a redesign near Salamanca.
An Uphill Battle on the Mountain
19th June 2026 - The recent debate around access fees, illegal parking and visitor numbers highlights a bigger issue: how do we ensure access to the mountain keeps pace with growing demand?
Connecting Local Businesses Across Greater Hobart
19th June 2026 - Last night I had the pleasure of hosting Business Greater Hobart’s June networking event, bringing together local business owners, professionals and community leaders from across Greater Hobart.