In the latest of a series of Government "good news" announcements, Mr Bartlett said the sacrifices made by public servants in response to the global recession were significant and appreciated by the Government.

"Public sector workers have done the hard yards for Tasmanians - that is what's provided confidence in the Tasmanian economy and that means we're in a position to provide relief in water and sewerage, provide relief in land tax and also invest in frontline services," he said.

"I want to indicate to public sector workers that we recognise there are pressure points and we'll be dealing with those over the coming weeks."

Mr Bartlett identified front-line health, education, law and order and parks as key areas feeling the strain from cost-saving measures.

"We're determined to get the balance right," he said.

He said some investments had already been announced, such as the new magistrate for the North-West and recently announced additional nursing positions.

"We'll be looking to do that across those vital public sector positions in the coming weeks."

In recent weeks the Government has provided support for the Australian Technical College to continue operating, secured the future of the A-Team, which works in schools with students with Asperger's, reformed water and sewerage billing and strengthened electricity concessions.

The next issue the Government is expected to move on is land taxation, with wide-ranging reforms to the unpopular tax to be announced this week.

But Mr Bartlett has said any land tax reforms would not stand in the way of properly investing in top- quality public services for Tasmanians.

"Striking a balance between retaining the revenue required for public services whilst also relieving the burden on business and allowing them to grow, invest and ultimately employ more Tasmanians is the challenge we need to manage," he said.

"I am hopeful we can achieve a good outcome for the entire Tasmanian community and will be focusing on the options available to the Government over coming days."

Mr Bartlett and Treasurer Michael Aird yesterday flew to Brisbane to attend today's Council of Australian Governments meeting.

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