Labor has pledged $5 million to start capital works on a new palliative care hospice at the Launceston General Hospital if the party is elected in May.
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The party has said the funds would roll in once an agreed approach to its development was reached between community group Friends of Northern Hospice, health providers and the state government.
Shadow Minister for Health Mark Butler will appear in Launceston on Friday to make the announcement with Labor senator Helen Polley and Bass Labor candidate Ross Hart.
Mr Butler said he met with Friends of North Hospice last year on the need for such a facility.
"Northern Tasmanians deserve dignified, high quality hospice and palliative care," he said.
"I heard the need for this care and now Im acting to ensure Labor delivers this much needed hospice."
Mr Hart said he had been a strong supporter of a hospice in Launceston over a number of years.
"And I'm proud Labor will commit funding to deliver one," he said.
"I pay tribute to the Friends of Northern Hospice who have been tireless supporters of this project and improving palliative care in Launceston."
Senator Polley said Northern Tasmanians deserved the right to access a palliative care bed at the end-of-life phase.
Friends of Northern Hospice has lobbied state and federal governments over years for a dedicated hospice facility since the closure of Philip Oakden House in 2007.
In last year's state election, Labor made a commitment to establish a 10-bed palliative care unit within the LGH, including $5 million for capital works and $2.8 million for workforce development.
Political reporter for Australian Community Media, based in Hobart.
Political reporter for Australian Community Media, based in Hobart.
