Tasmanian Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts Information

We are the first point of contact for companies wishing to establish, relocate, diversify or expand in Tasmania. We also act as a conduit to other state and Australian Government departments, local government and Tasmanian business. We aim to achieve community, industry and government development goals by creating a competitive business environment, promoting and attracting investment, marketing Tasmania as a world-class tourism destination and by helping individuals, businesses and industries to grow and become internationally competitive. We do this by working with business across a broad range of industry sectors, particularly those that are focused on exports and import replacement, and by jointly delivering marketing and development programs that drive benefits for Tasmania from national and international tourism. We manage projects, develop policies, undertake planning and deliver programs and services in partnership with industry sectors. We are also responsible for sport and recreation in Tasmania. Through Sport and Recreation Tasmania we aim to ensure all Tasmanians have the opportunity to participate in sport, recreation and physical activity and share in the resulting benefits for their community. We use the goals and benchmarks of Tasmania Together, the Industry Development Plan, industry council plans including the joint Government industry plan Tourism 21 and partnership agreements with local government as the basis for developing our strategic focus.