The Tasmanian government wants to buy Launceston's Boag's Brewery site and says it has "in-principle" support from the Japanese parent company to explore the idea. A developer says the site could be redeveloped into a mix of commercial properties, a boutique hotel, large public open spaces, offices and car parking.

The Tasmanian government wants to buy Launceston's Boag's Brewery site and says it has "in-principle" support from the Japanese parent company to explore the idea. A developer…

The Tasmanian government could purchase the almost 150-year-old James Boag brewery after a meeting with Japanese parent company Kiri, Premier Jeremy Rockliff has revealed.