Spokeswoman Michelle O'Byrne said the federal government stopped funding the organisation years ago, making it almost impossible for the organisation to meet its needs.

"But they have done so with great strength and great courage," she said.

"The Tasmanian government, under the former Premier, committed that if they weren't able to resolve this issue with the federal government that the state government would help them to continue their funding, this has never come through, which has caused incredible pressure on the organisation.

"Whilst we know that this is an Australian government obligation and we want the Australian government to take its obligation to the Tasmanian Aboriginal community seriously, we do know that the centre needs to operate in the shortfall, so an elected Labor government will commit the funding required for a year of operation to ensure that the service can keep going."

The Aboriginal Elders Council runs regular programs, some of which receive federal funding, but operational costs aren't covered.

Council president Clyde Mansell said it meant they could look forward to work forward in planning without being in "constant pressure".

"It's very pleasing to hear from Michelle that the Labor party has committed to help us in this way," he said.

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