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Tourism Innovation Grants open

• 20 Feb 2022 9:54 am AEST Date Time

Peter Gutwein,Minister for Tourism

Tourism and hospitality operators are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $1 million to deliver projects which will drive visitation to regional parts of Tasmania.

The Tourism Innovation Grant Program is now open, with the Tasmanian Liberal Government investing $8 million into the initiative.

We know that our tourism and hospitality industries are vital to Tasmania’s future economic sustainability.

The quality of our attractions and our unique experiences is what sets us apart from the rest of the world, and what has truly cemented Tasmania as a premiere travel destination.

This Grants Program is aimed at supporting the growth of the sector by assisting in the development of contemporary and competitive Tasmanian tourism offerings.

To be eligible, the offerings must be consistent with the goals of the T21 Visitor Economy Recovery Action Plan to increase visitor spending, grow the value of regional tourism and support new employment opportunities.

Applications are now open and close 8 April 2022 and will be assessed through a competitive grants process.

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11    Department of State Growth

Agency outline.

The Department of State Growth’s role is to enable and support economic growth and facilitate the creation of jobs and opportunities for Tasmanians. In doing so, the Department has five key objectives:

·        work with Tasmanian businesses and industry to support strategic growth and job creation;

·        grow and support Tasmania’s visitor economy;

·        contribute to Tasmania’s brand as the best place in the country to live, work, invest and raise a family;

·        strategically develop our infrastructure and transport systems to support industry and business growth and our community; and

·        build organisational capacity by working collaboratively and developing our people, safety, systems and culture.

The Department provides portfolio support to the following Ministers:

·        Minister for Tourism, Hon Peter Gutwein MP;

·        Minister for Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries, Hon Jeremy Rockliff MP;

·        Minister for State Growth, Hon Roger Jaensch MP;

·        Minister for Skills, Training and Workforce Growth and Minister for Hospitality and Events, Hon Sarah Courtney MP;

·        Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for State Development, Construction and Housing, and Minister for Science and Technology, Hon Michael Ferguson MP;

·        Minister for the Arts, Hon Elise Archer MP;

·        Minister for Trade, Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction and Minister for Resources, Hon Guy Barnett MP; and

·        Minister for Small Business, Hon Jane Howlett MLC.

The Department is organised into key areas of: Business and Jobs; Business Services, Cultural and Tourism Development; Renewables Tasmania; Resources, Strategy and Policy; and Transport and Infrastructure. The Department also supports the Office of the Coordinator‑General.

State Growth works collaboratively and in partnership with other Government departments to achieve growth in the Tasmanian economy. In delivering services to Tasmania and growing our State, we are client centric, collaborative, values based, results driven, innovative and creative, adaptable and agile, efficient and welcome and support diversity in our organisation.

The Government, through the Department, purchases Vocational Education and Training (VET) services from TasTAFE, which assists TasTAFE in offering a broad range of products and services to individuals, industry sectors and enterprises. The Government will introduce legislation in the 2021 Spring Session of Parliament to establish TasTAFE as a new not‑for‑profit government business that provides VET services that benefit the Tasmanian economy, builds the productivity of the Tasmanian workforce and provides effective pathways for students into work.

This chapter provides the Department’s financial information for 2021‑22 and over the Forward Estimates (2022‑23 to 2024‑25). Further information on the Department is provided at www.stategrowth.tas.gov.au .

Key Deliverables

Table 11.1 provides a summary of the Budget and Forward Estimates allocations for key deliverables being undertaken by the Department.

Table 11.1:       Key Deliverables Statement

Table 11.1:       key deliverables statement (continued).

1.     This item will be delivered by TasTAFE. Refer to chapter 27 of this Budget Paper for further information.

2.     This item reflects the State’s financial contribution to the initiative as part of an agreement with the Australian Government. Refer to the Capital Investment Program section in this chapter for overall project cash flows.

3.     This funding represents the Government’s commitment to Securing Tasmania’s Future by Growing Forestry Jobs, matching funding to be provided by Sustainable Timber Tasmania.

4.     This item with be delivered by Marine and Safety Tasmania. Refer to chapter 24 of this Budget Paper for further information.

5.     This initiative reflects revenue foregone.

Election Commitments

Additional bus capacity.

This initiative will deliver more buses on school routes experiencing high levels of demand and more buses on busy commuter routes. In particular, this funding will assist in introducing new buses dedicated to increasing capacity from Kingston to Hobart, integrating with new park and ride facilities at Huntingfield and Firthside.

Advanced Manufacturing Accelerating Growth Grants

This initiative will deliver a grant program to encourage businesses to invest in new innovative equipment, leading to more jobs, increased trade and greater economic benefits across Tasmania.

Advanced Manufacturing Action Plan

This initiative will support the implementation of the Advanced Manufacturing Plan 2024 including developing and attracting a highly skilled workforce, supporting the adoption of lead‑edge design and technologies, and supporting greater market identification, access and industry promotion.

Algona Interchange and Kingston Bypass

This initiative will see an investment of $60 million in partnership with the Australian Government to deliver an upgrade to manage traffic, passenger transport and pedestrians at Algona Road and duplication of the Kingston Bypass from Algona Road to the Huon Highway.

Arthur Highway Upgrades

This initiative will see an investment of $50 million to upgrade the Arthur Highway and will include upgrades along the length of the highway between the connection with the new Sorell Southern Bypass and Port Arthur.

Bell Bay Hydrogen Hub

This initiative provides an investment in the Tasmanian Hydrogen technology cluster initiative led by the Bell Bay Advanced Manufacturing Zone. It will also support community engagement and social licence activities and build a collaborative hydrogen industry network with strong links to government and investors.

Blundstone Arena

This initiative will deliver immediate works to improve the experience of stadium patrons, including new screens and gate access developments. Works will be delivered in conjunction with the establishment of Stadiums Tasmania.

Boiler Replacement Action Plan

This initiative will fund an Action Plan to investigate replacing Government‑owned fossil fuel burning gas and coal boilers to renewable energy, including bio‑fuel.

Boost Business Tasmania

This initiative will provide additional resourcing to Business Tasmania to better support Tasmanians seeking to start, grow and adapt their businesses.

Building Projects Support Program

This initiative will provide further funding to the Building Projects Support Program to bring forward community and commercial projects, helping to stimulate the sector and support local jobs.

Business Events Attraction Fund

This initiative will continue to support Business Events Tasmania to build on the State’s reputation as a world class business event destination for small to medium‑sized opportunities.

Bus Stop Upgrades

This initiative will provide for upgrades to all‑access and all‑weather bus stops at priority locations. The improved infrastructure will provide comfortable, modern shelters and be fully compliant with the  Disability Discrimination Act 1992 .

Channel Highway Bypass of Huonville

This initiative will build on existing funding for the Huon Link Road and enable activation of the Huonville commercial and industrial precinct.

Community Services‑based Project Team

This initiative will establish a community services‑based project team in TasCOSS, to drive research and data collection and reduce barriers to employment in the sector.

Community Services‑based Workforce Ready Team

This initiative will establish a Workforce Ready Team, working across sectors to coordinate better integration of education and training with community sector needs.

Community Services Sector Recruitment Campaign

This initiative will provide for a recruitment campaign to ensure the community sector is a career of choice for Tasmanians.

Community Services Sector Workforce Development Fund

This initiative will establish a Workforce Development Fund to deliver a coordinated increase to the sector’s training capacity.

COVID‑19 Small Business Financial Counselling and Professional Advice Support Program

This initiative will deliver a small business financial counselling and advice support program, in consultation with the Tasmanian Small Business Council and regional chambers of commerce.

Creative Support Small Grants Program

This initiative will deliver a small grants program specifically designed to support gig economy artists back to work, including sole traders, freelancers and self‑employed artists.

Cultural and Creative Industry Operational Assistance

This initiative will provide key support to artists, delivering confidence and certainty for our cultural and creative industries.

Cycling Infrastructure

This initiative will continue the delivery of this successful program in partnership with local government.

Cygnet Township Safety Upgrade

This initiative will allow for the completion of construction of Mary Street in Cygnet, reducing congestion on the main street and improving pedestrian safety and amenity for the township.

Devonport to Cradle Mountain Road Upgrades

This initiative will provide for targeted improvements along the primary tourist approach to Cradle Mountain, including Sheffield Road, Claude Road, Cethana Road and Cradle Mountain Road.

Digital Ready for Business Program

This initiative will enable the extension of this vital program through to 2025, helping businesses to continue their digital journey.

Digital Ready for Daily Life Program

This initiative will boost the Government’s commitment to the Digital Ready for Daily Life digital inclusion program and allow deeper engagement with communities to address digital skills and to improve digital literacy and inclusion.

Diversity Action Plan

This initiative will establish a Diversity Action Plan to increase the gender and cultural diversity of the mining sector in partnership with the Tasmanian Manufacturing, Mineral and Energy Council.

Don River Railway

This initiative will support the volunteer‑run vintage railway and museum in Don to develop a rail experience that will drive interstate and international visitation to the State’s North West.

East and West Tamar Highway Upgrades

This initiative will provide for a further upgrade of the East and West Tamar Highways. Building on the Australian Government’s commitment to the West Tamar Highway, this will deliver targeted upgrades to both sides of the Tamar, including lane separation, junction upgrades and overtaking opportunities.

Electric Vehicle ‑ Car Rental ‑ Registration Waiver

This initiative waives the registration for electric vehicles purchased by car rental companies and coach operators for two years.

Enterprize Hubs ‑ Hobart and Launceston

This initiative will boost the Government’s commitment to Enterprize by providing certainty to the start‑up community with funding through to 2025.

Events Support and Attraction Fund

This initiative will secure and attract events to Tasmania, drawing more visitors and targeting events that deliver the greatest return for investment.

Exploration Drilling Grants Initiative

This initiative will extend the Government’s co‑funded Exploration Drilling Grants Initiative to 2025.

Forestry Sector Diversity Action Plan

This initiative will establish a Diversity Action Plan led by the Tasmanian Forest and Forest Products Network to increase the gender and cultural diversity of the forestry sector.

Geo‑science Initiative

This initiative will provide support for industry in the exploration and identification of Tasmania’s mineral resources via a refreshed Geoscience Initiative.

Great Customer Experience Program

This initiative will ensure the continuous delivery of the Great Customer Experience Program through free support to tourism and hospitality businesses, delivering a culture of customer experience excellence across all regions of Tasmania.

Great Eastern Drive Upgrades

This initiative will provide a further $25 million for the continuation of works to upgrade this iconic Tasmania tourist route.

Greenhill Observatory Fibre‑optic

This initiative will deliver a high‑speed optical fibre upgrade for the University of Tasmania’s Greenhill Observatory.

Helping Migrants into employment

This initiative will support Migrant Resource Centres in the south and north to build and extend their existing migrant and multicultural employment job readiness programs.

High Vis Army ‑ Civil Contractors Federation

This initiative will support the Civil Contractors Federation as part of a coordinated effort in workforce development and training to attract more workers to the industry.

High Vis Army ‑ Housing Industry Association

This initiative will support the Housing Industry Association as part of a coordinated effort in workforce development and training to attract more workers to the industry.

High Vis Army ‑ Master Builders Tasmania

This initiative will support the Master Builders Tasmania as part of a coordinated effort in workforce development and training to attract more workers to the industry.

Hospitality 2030 ‑ Building Skills and Workforce Development

This initiative will support the development of Hospitality 2030 , a long‑term plan in partnership with the Tasmanian Hospitality Association. This will continue to support workforce development across the sector.

International Business Development Managers

This initiative will ensure the continuation and expansion of the overseas Business Development Manager network to assist businesses with expansion of export markets.

Jobs Hub Initiative

This initiative will support the establishment of four new jobs hubs in regional communities around Tasmania: South Central region, based in Brighton; Huonville and Channel, including Bruny Island; St Helens Jobs Hub expanding to the greater East Coast and North East; the North West and West Coast Jobs Hub centred in Burnie; and expanded coverage through the Northern Employment and Business Hub.

Jobs Partnership Fund

This initiative will support the development of a fund that will foster partnerships between the Government and the non‑government sector to support our ‘Local People into Local Jobs’ agenda. This will ensure close engagement and alignment between the non‑government sector and the Jobs Tasmania Hubs network.

King Island Flight Subsidy Extension ‑ Hobart to King and Flinders Islands

This initiative will continue to underwrite flights to the islands until the end of March 2022. This will provide key support to both King and Flinders Islands during the winter period, enabling operators to be prepared for a busy spring and summer season.

King Island Lighthouse Maintenance at Currie

This initiative will assist the King Island Council with painting and maintenance of this tourist drawcard.

King Island Telecommunications Upgrade

This initiative will provide for an upgrade of telecommunications on King Island. This funding will be delivered in partnership with the Australian Government, the King Island Council and Telstra.

Maritime Wooden Boat Centre 

This initiative will enable the Wooden Boat Centre to expand its training and tourism interpretation capacity by extending the footprint and use of the existing Wooden Boat Centre buildings.

Meander Valley ‑ Short Walks Destination

This initiative will support the development of the Meander Valley area as a short walks destination.

New Park and Ride Facilities

This initiative will build on our investment in park and ride facilities currently under construction at Firthside and Huntingfield in the Kingborough area. This initiative will also include investigation and identification of potential locations for new park and ride facilities to support commuters in the northern suburbs, the southern beaches area and the eastern shore of Hobart.

NILS Energy Saver Loan and Subsidy Program

This initiative doubles the current funding for the NILS Energy Saver Loan and Subsidy.

NILS Micro Business Loan Program

This initiative will increase the extension of loans to support more Tasmanians on Government benefits, to access a $3 000 no interest loan to start up or expand their own small business.

On‑Island Processing and Value Adding Initiative

This initiative will grow on‑island processing and value‑adding of forest industry products. It intends to attract new businesses to Tasmania and will provide existing businesses with incentives to invest and expand.

Palana Road Upgrades

This initiative will provide funding to the Flinders Island Council to commence the staged sealing of priority sections of Palana Road, between Emita and Palana.

PFG Group ‑ No Interest Loan

This initiative will assist PFG Group to construct an ultra‑durable, High‑Density Polyethylene prototype vessel for the defence sector in Australian and international markets.

Pilot Youth Connectors Program in Sorell, Glenorchy and George Town

This initiative will provide for a pilot Youth Connectors program, to operate in conjunction with the Sorell, Glenorchy and George Town Jobs Hubs to focus on young Tasmanians in those areas seeking jobs, training and apprenticeships in their local regions.

Project NW Experience Gap Analysis

This initiative will further analyse tourism experience gaps in Tasmania’s far North West to understand the greatest development opportunities for enhancing tourism and growing demand through new and diversified visitor experiences.

Project Springboard Program

This initiative will provide for the implementation of the successful Project Springboard pilot program in consultation with Tasmanian businesses in priority sectors.

Regional Events Recovery Fund

This initiative will provide support to existing or start‑up events in regional Tasmania, driving intrastate visitation and increasing visitor expenditure.

Regional Hospitality Revival Fund

This initiative will deliver small grants of up to $1 500 to hospitality businesses outside of Hobart and Launceston to assist them in attracting visitors to the regions.

Rokeby Stage 3 ‑ Pass Road to Oakdowns

This initiative will see an investment in partnership with the Australian Government to deliver stage three of the Rokeby to South Arm Road between Pass Road and Oakdowns, including a bypass of the Rokeby commercial area, and improved safety at the Acton Road intersection.

Rural Town Security Cameras ‑ Grant Program

This initiative will provide grants funding to local communities for the purpose of installing CCTV in regional towns to deter offending.

Securing Our Business Future ‑ Survey of Business Expectations

This initiative will support the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to expand the Tasmanian Survey of Business Expectations.

Securing Tasmania’s Iconic Events

This initiative will secure iconic Tasmanian events and festivals that not only help celebrate and define our identity and bring the community together but contribute to growing our economy.

Sideling Upgrades Stage 2

This initiative reflects a State Government contribution towards a future partnership with the Australian Government for stage two upgrades of the Tasman Highway at the Sideling.

Skills and Training ‑ Arbre Forest Industries

This initiative will address skill shortages in the forest industry by collaborating with Arbre Forest Industries to train our industry leaders of tomorrow.

Small Business Incubator and Accelerator Pilot Program

This initiative is a new program to encourage start‑ups as well as help small businesses to grow their ventures by providing specialist advice, support and assistance to decrease risk and increase sustainable and viable business development.

Small Business Mental Health Support Package

This initiative will support the extension of the current program. This additional support will allow for the continuation of services provided by Lifeline in providing free mental health first aid training and outreach services to small businesses all around Tasmania.

Sorell Trade Training Centre

This initiative will support the expansion of facilities in partnership with the Australian Government. This upgrade will allow for more young Tasmanians to access training, apprenticeships and jobs for their future.

Stadium Authority Trust

This initiative will provide for the establishment of Stadiums Tasmania, by legislation. This will assist in overseeing the development and management of venues and land owned by the State to maximise economic and community benefit for Tasmania.

Stamp Duty Waiver for Electric Vehicles

This initiative provides a two‑year stamp duty waiver for all new and second‑hand electric vehicles.

Stanley Highway Tourism Upgrades

This initiative will provide for safety upgrades to the Stanley Highway, from the Bass Highway intersection to Dovecote Road, including shoulder sealing and lane widening.

Strahan Waterfront Precinct

This initiative will enable the continued development of the Precinct Plan to create a safer port area and a vibrant public space for locals and tourists.

Support for Regional Chambers of Commerce

This initiative will support regional chambers of commerce to promote business collaboration and development in their regions for strong and diverse local economies.

Supporting Clubs, Sporting Clubs and RSLs

This initiative will continue to provide the Tasmanian Hospitality Association with support to promote health and wellbeing and provide critical support services to their members and members of the community in need of assistance.

Supporting Jobs at INCAT

This initiative will support the underwriting of a new Incat vessel to secure both a significant local workforce and local supply chains. This will support Incat’s history of driving innovation and leading quality and performance expectations in the international fast ferry sector.

Supporting the Fit for Work Devonport Project

This initiative will provide key support to continue to provide young job seekers with individualised support and case management to successfully engage in long‑term employment, education and training.

Tamar Dredging Program

This initiative will provide funding for the establishment of a site‑specific dredging program as soon as possible. This will ensure that navigable channels and recreational locations can be accessed.

Tamar Estuary Governance

This initiative will provide funding to support the establishment and ongoing operations of a governance structure that will manage identified Tamar River challenges on an ongoing basis.

Tasmanian Defence Advocate

This initiative will continue to support the Defence Advocate in working with Tasmanian companies in the pursuit of defence contracts and in navigating the complex sector.

Tasmanian Energy Efficiency Loans Scheme (TEELS)

This initiative will provide funding to establish and administer a new TEELS program to support residential and small businesses, including landlords, to install energy efficient appliances and solar systems.

Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council Industry Advancement

This initiative will assist the advanced manufacturing sector to adopt Industry 4.0 and ensure Tasmania remains focused on leading edge, modern manufacturing.

Tasmanian Small Business Council

This initiative will enable the Council to continue to support and advocate to its members, the critical role of small business in the Tasmanian economy.

Tasmanian Trade Strategy 2019‑2025

This initiative will support the implementation of key initiatives under the strategy and annual action plans, including additional support to develop a New Zealand Trade Strategy.

Tasmania’s Aboriginal Heritage

This initiative will support engagement with the Tasmanian Aboriginal community to identify and promote the range of rich cultural and location‑based experiences throughout the State. This includes ongoing operational support for the wukalina Walk.

Tender Incentive Grant Program

This initiative will provide a grant program to support and encourage businesses to submit tender applications for new contracts in the competitive defence sector to enable market diversification for their products and services.

THA Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

This initiative will continue to provide the Tasmanian Hospitality Association with support to deliver mental health assistance to operators and workers in the hospitality sector. This funding will also support industry to look at preventive health and wellbeing initiatives that support a healthy workforce.

Timber Promotions Board

This initiative will provide funding to the Board, in partnership with Sustainable Timber Tasmania, to support industry in promoting and advocating for our products locally and nationally.

Tourism Industry Interest Free Loan Program

This initiative will support the delivery of an interest free loan scheme to enable tourism businesses to develop their world class products to ensure that Tasmania is the most sought after destination in the country.

Transformer Dark Lab Project

This initiative will deliver an exciting year‑round attraction at Ida Bay Reserve. It will combine the elements of nature, natural light, architecture and ecology.

Victoria Street Redevelopment

This initiative will provide funding to the Dorset Council towards a beautification project in Scottsdale that will create a pleasant, welcoming, and sustainable town centre.

West Coast Heritage Centre

This initiative will support the West Coast Heritage Centre at Zeehan to continue to manage, operate and maintain its collection.

Wielangta Road Upgrades

This initiative will provide for the commencement of resurfacing of Wielangta Road.

Other Initiatives

Boosting hire car supply.

This initiative will support hire and drive operators to re‑establish their vehicle fleets as well as encouraging the sign‑up of new vehicles to accredited car sharing platforms.

Building and Construction Support Loan Scheme

This initiative will provide financial support to enable eligible commercial building projects to create new or improve existing infrastructure that can commence quickly.

Carbon Neutral Destination ‑ Tourism Carbon Audit

This initiative will assist tourism operators to undertake the first step to complete a carbon audit and formulate a pathway for them to achieve a standard of operation that will be globally recognised.

COVID‑19 Cost of Living Grant ‑ Embedded Electricity Network Customers

This initiative will provide a one‑off payment of $125 to eligible customers to assist with energy costs. The payment will be available for embedded network customers that get their utilities provided directly from a landlord or building owner.

COVID‑19 Response ‑ Arts and Cultural Grants Program

This initiative will provide support for Tasmanian artists and arts organisations to research and create new work, or connect with and develop new identified markets.

COVID‑19 Response ‑ Building Projects Support Program

This initiative will provide assistance to bring forward community and commercial projects that will help stimulate the sector and support local jobs.

Creative and Cultural Recovery Support

This initiative provides sustainable support to the cultural and creative industries, including support for live performance reactivation and Tasmanian arts organisations.

Innovation and Development Grants

This initiative will support a grants program with a focus on key visitor attraction projects and opportunities.

Macquarie Point ‑ Operating Costs

This initiative provides the Macquarie Point Development Corporation with funding to support its operational activities. Capital funding will be provided as an equity contribution through Finance‑General. Refer to chapter 6 of The Budget Budget Paper No 1 for further information on the capital contribution to the Corporation.

New Ancillary/Secondary Dwellings $10 000 Rental Incentive

This initiative provides a $10 000 payment for the first 250 new ancillary dwellings that are made available for long‑term rental to help encourage greater supply of rental properties in the State.

New Small Business Financial Counselling

This initiative will support our small business sector by providing access to specialist financial counselling .

Renewables Tasmania

This initiative will fund additional policy, regulatory and community engagement resources to implement the Tasmanian Renewable Energy Action Plan and Tasmanian Renewable Hydrogen Action Plan priorities.

Tasmanian Screen Productions

This initiative will enable Screen Tasmania to invest in the production of larger screen projects to deliver jobs to Tasmanian actors, crews and screen creatives.

Tourism Business Planning

This grant program will assist tourism businesses with business planning and support services.

Tourism Hospitality Support

This initiative will deliver financial support to tourism and hospitality businesses identified as critical to regional visitor attraction.

Travel Agent Support

This initiative will support travel agent business operational activities and contribute to the recovery of the tourism industry.

Working Tasmania Program

This initiative will complement the ‘Local People into Local Jobs’ agenda. It includes support to Tasmanian employers and jobseekers, funding to support training interventions to address barriers to employment, financial supports for employers to employ new employees, and specifically to assist young people and recent school leavers.

Output Information

Outputs of the Department of State Growth are provided under the following Output Groups:

·        Output Group 1 ‑ Industry, Skills Development and Business Growth;

·        Output Group 2 ‑ Infrastructure and Transport Services;

·        Output Group 3 ‑ Energy and Emissions Reduction Policy and Advice;

·        Output Group 4 ‑ Resources Policy and Regulatory Services;

·        Output Group 5 ‑ Cultural and Tourism Development;

·        Output Group 6 ‑ Subsidies and Concessions;

·        Output Group 89 ‑ Public Building Maintenance Program; and

·        Output Group 90 ‑ COVID‑19 Response and Recovery.

Table 11.2 provides an Output Group Expense Summary for the Department.

Output Group Updates

As a result of the Administrative Arrangements Order 2021 , the following output changes have occurred in the Department:

·        the former Output Group 3 ‑ Energy Policy and Advice has been renamed Energy and Emissions Reduction Policy and Advice; and

·        funding from the former Strategic Growth portfolio in the Department of Premier and Cabinet has been transferred to 1.3 Skills and Workforce Development.

Table 11.2:       Output Group Expense Summary

Table 11.2:       output group expense summary (continued).

1.     The variation in Infrastructure Tasmania primarily reflects the funding profile of new initiatives, including Stadium Authority Trust, Tamar Estuary Governance, Tamar Dredging Program and Blundstone Arena. Infrastructure Tasmania also includes funding for Tamar Estuary ‑ Urban Water Infrastructure Upgrades.

2.     The increase in Passenger Transport primarily reflects the funding profile of the Additional Bus Capacity initiative.

3.     The decrease in Energy and Emissions Reduction Policy and Advice in 2023‑24 reflects the funding profile of 2020‑21 Budget initiatives, including the Tasmanian Renewable Energy Powerhouse, Tasmanian Renewable Hydrogen Development Fund and Project Marinus.

4.     The decrease in Office of the Coordinator‑General from 2023‑24 reflects the funding profile for Northern Cities Major Development Initiative ‑ Launceston.

5.     The increase in Industry and Business Development in 2021‑22 primarily reflects new initiatives, including the Building Projects Support Program, Advanced Manufacturing Accelerating Growth Grants, Supporting Jobs at INCAT, COVID‑19 Response ‑ Building Projects Support Program and Macquarie Point ‑ Operating Costs.

6.     Industry and Business Development includes funding that relates to strategies and activities that are the responsibility of the Minister for Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries, the Minister for Science and Technology, the Minister for Small Business, the Minister for State Development, Construction and Housing, and the Minister for Trade.

7.     The decrease in Forestry Policy and Reform in 2021‑22 reflects the funding profile of the Tasmanian Forests Agreement.

8.     The decrease in Mineral Resources in 2022‑23 reflects the funding profile for MRT Relocation (Mining Tasmania’s Future).

9.     The decrease in Arts Industry Development in 2022‑23 reflects the funding profile for the Community Arts and Cultural Development Fund, Creative and Cultural Recovery Support, and Arts and Cultural Grants Fund.

10.   The increase in Screen Industry Development in 2021‑22 primarily reflects the funding profile of the Tasmanian Screen Productions initiative.

11.   The increase in Events and Hospitality in 2021‑22 primarily reflects new initiatives, including Securing Tasmania’s Iconic Events, Events Attraction Fund, Regional Events Recovery Fund, and Regional Hospitality Revival Fund.

12.   The increase in Visitor Economy Support in 2021‑22 primarily reflects new initiatives, including Visitor Information Technology, Project NW Experience Gap Analysis, Meander Valley ‑ Short Walks Destination, Boosting Hire Car Supply, Innovation and Development Grants, and Tourism Hospitality Support.

13.   The 2021 ‑ 22 funding allocation for Make Yourself at Home Travel Vouchers reflects the unspent 2020 ‑ 21 allocation that will be reallocated to other industry priorities.

14.   The increase in Skills and Workforce Development in 2021‑22 primarily reflects new initiatives including 100 Extra TasTAFE Teachers, TasTAFE and Libraries Tasmania, Regional TAFE Virtual campus, TasTAFE Facility Upgrades and Transition Fund and High Vis Army ‑ Civil Contractors Federation and Master Builders Tasmania, Working Tasmania Program and the transfer of funding allocated to the former Strategic Growth Portfolio from the Department of Premier and Cabinet to Jobs Tasmania.

15.   Skills and Workforce Development includes funding that relates to strategies and activities that are the responsibility of the Minister for State Development, Construction and Housing.

16.   The variation in Funding of Key VET Courses (JobTrainer) reflects a revised profile of the funding provided in the 2020‑21 Budget.

Output Group 1:    Industry, Skills Development and Business Growth

1.1 office of the coordinator‑general.

The Office of the Coordinator‑General is Tasmania’s principal entity to attract and support investment in the State. The activities of the Office are a fundamental element to the Government’s agenda of promoting and attracting investment for Tasmania and creating jobs. Outcomes of the Office of the Coordinator‑General are achieved for clients and for Tasmania by working collaboratively across the broader Department of State Growth, other state and Australian Government agencies, statutory authorities and local government. The Office operates broadly across four interconnected areas including Investment Attraction and Promotion, Major Project Facilitation, the Northern Cities Major Development Initiative and Red Tape Reduction, which incorporates the role of a Small Business Advocate who assists small businesses trying to resolve disputes with larger organisations.

1.2 Industry and Business Development

The Industry and Business Development Output:

·        focuses on maximising growth and job creation through business and industry, including the administration of business and skilled migration programs. The Output provides a statewide interface to engage with Tasmanian businesses and supports the State’s industries to leverage their competitive strengths;

·        provides a range of services that support the growth of Tasmanian businesses. This includes support for small business through business development services and tools, and information on starting, running and growing a business; and

·        includes a range of international engagement functions to promote economic growth including: trade support; economic diplomacy; and business and skilled migration facilitation.

1.3 Skills and Workforce Development

Skills Tasmania is responsible for:

·        managing Tasmania’s publicly funded training and workforce development system, directing Government training subsidies to training that is relevant to key industries; supporting innovation and economic growth; and delivering positive employment outcomes;

·        developing policy and strategy relating to skills and workforce development. This work has two key components: facilitating the delivery of high quality vocational education and training by TasTAFE and other Registered Training Organisations; and working with industry to support workforce development activities that assist Tasmanian enterprises to attract and retain the skilled workers they need to grow; and

·        managing the regulation of apprenticeships and traineeships, providing support services to RTOs and for the overall management and performance monitoring of the Tasmanian training system.

Jobs Tasmania is responsible for:

·        partnering with communities to remove barriers to employment, training and workforce participation; and

·        rollout of the Regional Jobs Hub Network and a range of complementary initiatives that will support employment outcomes for Tasmanian job seekers, those that want to get back in the workforce and employers who are looking for workers.

Table 11.3:       Performance Information ‑ Output Group 1

1.     2020‑21 Targets have not been updated as actual data was not available to the Department in time for the preparation of 2021‑22 Budget Papers. Actual data will be published in the Agency’s annual report, which will be published by 31 October 2021.

2.     The Annual Red Tape Reduction Report produced and published each year lists red tape reduction issues identified for Government to take action on and reports the progress against these actions.

3.     This measure includes investment where the Office of the Coordinator‑General has: directly engaged with an entity to promote or support new, or retain, investment in Tasmania; provided investment facilitation services including advice, process identification and navigation, and engagement with linked parties; or provided recommendations to Government resulting in financial or other support to a project.

4.     Travel restrictions and border closures in response to the COVID‑19 pandemic have had a significant impact on the international education sector and student numbers nationally. The performance measure for 2020‑21 includes students who commence on‑campus courses remotely, including offshore, in response to border restrictions.

5.     Figure includes nominations under the subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa and 491 Skilled Work Regional visa.

6.     The value of Premium Exports is calculated as total goods exports less iron ores and concentrates.

7.     This measure captures the number of advice services and assistance packages, provided by Business Tasmania, Enterprise Centres, Digital Ready, and targeted industry‑specific grants programs. The 2019‑20 actual outcome is reflective of a significant increase in enquiries to Business Tasmania in response to the COVID‑19 pandemic.

8.     Satisfaction and outcomes are measured by feedback from the Minister’s Office and, where appropriate, colleagues and clients. The feedback focuses on the quality, relevance and timeliness of advice.

9.     The data for VET Graduates employed after training is sourced from National Centre for Vocational Education Research Limited (NCVER) Student Outcomes Survey 2019, released December 2019. This data relates to graduates from 2018.

10.   The data for VET Graduates with improved employment status after training is sourced from NCVER Student Outcomes Survey 2019 (Table 21), released December 2019. Improved employment status after training, is employment status changing from not employed before training to employed after training, or employed at a higher skill level after training, or received a job related benefit as reported by the graduate.

11.   Apprentice/trainee commencements represents the number of Tasmanian trainees and apprentices who began their apprenticeship or traineeship in the 12 months to 30 June. Figures sourced from Skills Tasmania internal data as at April 2021. While internal Skills Tasmania data for 2020‑21 indicates there has been an uplift in apprentice and trainee commencements, this is expected to return to a lower growth profile in 2021‑22.

12.   Apprentice/Trainee in training represents the number of Tasmanian Apprentice and Trainees undertaking training as at 30 June. Figures sourced from Skills Tasmania internal data as at April 2021.

Output Group 2:    Infrastructure and Transport Services

2.1 infrastructure tasmania.

The Government established Infrastructure Tasmania to provide a coordinated approach to the planning and delivery of all major infrastructure in Tasmania.

Infrastructure Tasmania’s core functions are:

·        assessment and prioritisation of major publicly funded infrastructure;

·        coordination of funding submissions under State and Australian Government budget processes, including;

-    management of Tasmania’s interface with Infrastructure Australia;

-    provision of advice on a range of infrastructure related issues and initiatives;

·        coordination and delivery of strategic infrastructure solutions across all levels of government;

·        leading the development of an infrastructure strategy for the State; and

·        completion of reviews and investigations at the request of the Government.

2.2 Road User Services

This Output provides the legislation, regulatory policies and practices to support an efficient, safe and reliable land transport system that connects people, enhances visitor experiences and supports state growth, with a focus on:

·        providing strategic road safety policy advice, supporting the Road Safety Advisory Council, encouraging community involvement in road safety, delivering road safety education and awareness programs for Tasmanians and visitors, and administering the School Crossing Patrol Officer program;

·        delivery of all registration and licensing services to the Tasmanian community including, but not limited to, developing and maintaining legislation, business policies, practices and procedures, providing information, collection of fees and delivering services relating to the registration of vehicles and licensing of drivers; and

·        developing, encouraging and enforcing compliance with state‑based regulations for roadworthiness, vehicle standards, dimensions and mass limits, loading and operation of vehicles; and undertaking management of approved inspection stations and transport operation schemes.

2.3 Passenger Transport

This Output manages the regulation and delivery of passenger transport services that support the efficient, equitable and appropriate movement of people, including the administration of targeted transport assistance schemes and subsidies for students, the unemployed, aged pensioners and persons living with a disability, with a focus on:

·        the sustainable delivery of passenger transport services;

·        administering contracts for the delivery of regular passenger transport services in metropolitan, urban fringe and regional and rural areas; and

·        implementation of initiatives to support the uptake of passenger transport.

Table 11.4:       Performance Information ‑ Output Group 2

1.     2020‑21 Targets have not been updated as actual data was not available to the Department in time for the preparation of 2021‑22 Budget Papers. Actual data will be published in the Agency’s annual report, which will be published by 31 October 2021.

2.     Proposals are publicly funded major economic infrastructure proposals. Timeframes will be developed on a case by case basis and documented in Infrastructure Tasmania’s yearly work program.

3.     Satisfaction and outcomes are largely measured by feedback from the Minister’s Office, Secretary, relevant Deputy Secretary, and where appropriate, colleagues and clients.

4.     In March 2021 the Department installed a new camera on a transport safety vehicle, with a further two cameras scheduled to be installed during 2021. It is expected that each camera will collect 10 000 images per month, which over a full year will enable the future calculation of this measure.

5.     Speed is a key factor in road safety and this measure ensures that requests for speed limit reviews are completed in a timely manner.

6.     The Department receives many requests for safety reviews at junctions and other road locations, and this measure reports on the timeliness of the safety assessment and response to request process.

7.     This is a measure of the effectiveness of government strategies to ensure that the average age of buses on government contracted services is appropriate.

Output Group 3:    Energy and Emissions Reduction Policy and Advice

3.1 energy and emissions reduction policy and advice.

This Output provides policy advice and support to the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction on matters relating to energy policy and emissions reduction in Tasmania. The aim is to maintain an efficient and effective regulatory structure for the Tasmanian energy sector, for the benefit of Tasmanian energy consumers, with a focus on:

·        actioning the Tasmanian Renewable Energy Action Plan and the Tasmanian Renewable Hydrogen Action Plan to ensure energy is well placed to contribute to, and enable, future economic growth in Tasmania;

·        engaging with Tasmanian businesses and customers to ensure that policy and regulatory settings continue to offer affordable, reliable and clean energy;

·        facilitating key strategic renewable energy projects including Battery of the Nation, Project Marinus and Hydrogen;

·        enhancing the affordability and sustainability of energy markets and prices in Tasmania;

·        supporting the Minister in his Shareholder Minister responsibilities for the State‑owned electricity businesses;

·        advancing Tasmania’s interests in National Energy Market policy reforms and developments;

·        monitoring Tasmania’s energy security and continuing to improve industry and Government preparedness to deal with any high impact, low probability energy supply emergencies, including cyber security events;

·        ensuring that Tasmania’s regulatory arrangements are contemporary and meet the new and emerging needs of customers and the energy supply industry;

·        managing programs and projects related to decarbonising Tasmania’s gas sector and promoting the development of alternatives such as hydrogen and bio‑energy; and

·        working in conjunction with the Tasmanian Climate Change Office to support the Government’s emissions reduction agenda, including the development of the decarbonisation of Tasmania’s transport sector.

Table 11.5:       Performance Information ‑ Output Group 3

2.     Satisfaction and outcomes are measured by feedback from the Minister’s Office and, where appropriate, colleagues and clients. The feedback focuses on the quality, relevance and timeliness of advice.

Output Group 4:    Resources Policy and Regulatory Services

4.1 forestry policy and reform.

This Output provides high level support on forest resource policy and management issues including strategic policy projects, program delivery and facilitation of a number of inter‑agency committees.

It has a focus on forest policy projects of strategic importance as well as delivery of specific programs to assist the development and growth of the forest industry. The Output facilitates a number of inter‑agency committees relating to forest policy and programs.

4.2 Mineral Resources

This Output facilitates mineral exploration and mining development and fosters and encourages responsible land management in Tasmania, with a focus on:

·        improving the quality and quantity of geoscience information, essential to the encouragement of mineral exploration and responsible land management, including the continued development of the TIGER data management system and a comprehensive three dimensional geological model of the State;

·        promoting Tasmania nationally and internationally as being highly prospective for mineral exploration and mining through targeted and strategic marketing; and

·        providing information for sustainable land use planning and infrastructure development decisions through activities such as geohazard mapping, resource identification to protect against sterilisation and management and rehabilitation of abandoned mining lands.

This Output also ensures the responsible management of the State’s mineral resources and a fair and sustainable return to the community when a resource of metallic, construction, industrial and fuel minerals or geothermal energy is developed. This is achieved by focusing on:

·        assessment and regulation of legal titles for mineral tenements; and

·        managing the royalty regime and collecting fees and rentals.

Table 11.6:       Performance Information ‑ Output Group 4

Table 11.6:       performance information ‑ output group 4 (continued).

3.     Statistics derived from the first three quarters of each financial year from ABS exploration data.

4.     The definition of modern remote sensing data and mapping is defined as data created from 1996 onwards.

5.     The decrease in 2019‑20 relates to COVID‑19 restrictions impacting access to undertake activities at two of the larger project sites causing delays.

Output Group 5:    Cultural and Tourism Development

5.1 tasmanian museum and art gallery.

Through the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, this Output aims to tell unique stories that exhilarate and provoke, by connecting art, science, culture and the environment. TMAG creates opportunities that enable participation, reflection, learning, dialogue and debate. Its strategic objectives are to: be accessible to the Tasmanian and global community; tell unique stories that exhilarate and provoke through strong collections; and have engaged and involved communities by enabling participation, reflection, learning, dialogue and debate. TMAG plays a key role in positioning Tasmania as a globally significant cultural centre at the edge of the world.

5.2 Arts Industry Development

This Output focuses on working with Tasmanian artists and arts organisations to support this important industry. It aims to broaden the engagement of Tasmanians in the arts, highlight the State’s diverse arts and cultural sector and build the sustainability of arts businesses. This is achieved through a range of industry development programs and projects, coupled with the provision of funding to individual artists, arts organisations and major Tasmanian cultural institutions to assist their planning and realisation of projects, as well as to develop and present new work. These projects generate economic activity, create employment opportunities and add to Tasmania’s cultural tourist attractions. The Output also includes investment funding and professional assistance to Tasmanian museums (other than TMAG), art galleries and moveable cultural heritage organisations, as a key part of the Government’s ongoing support for the preservation of the State’s moveable cultural heritage.

5.3 Screen Industry Development

This Output aims to build on the success that has occurred in the sector through increased local, interstate and international screen production in this State. It also provides support for professional and project development, and the development of interactive games. In doing so, it seeks to promote Tasmanian talent and stories to a worldwide audience and provide employment and increased economic activity in the State. This Output also aims to position Tasmania as a centre for the creation and development of quality content in the digital media environment as an important part of the growing creative industries sector.

5.4 Events and Hospitality

This Output aims to build and sustain a strong events sector, promote investment and support for the sector, and maximise the value and return on investment of events supported by the Government through major event partnerships, and grant and development programs. The aim is to develop a seasonally balanced events portfolio that brings people to Tasmania; supports the visitor economy; gets people moving around the State; encourages positive conversation about Tasmania; creates job opportunities; benefits communities through economic stimulus; and makes Tasmania the boutique events capital of Australia. This Output includes oversight of Princes Wharf No.1 Shed, a key event venue on the Hobart waterfront.

This Output also supports hospitality industry development including working closely with the Tasmanian Hospitality Association to address key issues facing the industry. This includes collaboration with Output 1.3 to support skills and capability development, career pathways, recruitment and retention, and provide consistent high quality service. This Output also supports raising the industry profile.

5.5 Visitor Economy Support

This Output provides strategic advice, funding and industry development programs, while also developing key partnerships that support the supply‑side opportunities and challenges of the visitor economy. Actions are guided by T21 as a well‑established partnership between government and industry through the T21 Visitor Economy Action Plan, and includes collaboration across government to progress priority projects through policy, and program development and delivery.

Table 11.7:       Performance Information ‑ Output Group 5

Table 11.7:       performance information ‑ output group 5 (continued).

2.     TMAG Total Visitors represents the combined number of visits made across the TMAG sites.

3.     Total Visitor Engagement represents the visitation and engagement across both physical and digital platforms and includes all visits to museum sites; visits to TMAG websites measured in sessions; social media engagement across all platforms; and visits to TMAG programming taking place at other sites.

4.     Contribution to G ross S tate P roduct of selected arts industries is taken from the annual ABS publication 5220.0 Australian National Accounts: State Accounts released each year in November. The 2020 ‑ 21 figure is a target, as ABS data is not available until 19 November  2021. The updated historical figures used in Table 11.7 incorporate new and revised national estimates that reflect changes in methods, concepts, classifications and data sources and to maintain consistent time series.

5.     Attendance figures from Administered Outputs and identified Special Projects in State Budget Papers. Reductions are due to the combined impact of the Theatre Royal/Hedberg redevelopment and the impact of COVID‑19 restrictions on venue availability and audience capacity.

6.     Number of Tasmanian artists, arts workers and museum‑workers employed on paid engagements in approved applications during the 2020‑21 financial year. Also includes number of works purchased under the COLLECT Art Purchase Scheme.

7.     The industry standard ratio for developed projects advancing into production is 10:1. A lower ratio is a better result. The ratio varies due to the time taken by some projects to achieve a production outcome. The KPI is calculated over three years. This may result in previously reported actuals being restated to reflect the final actual position.

8.     The calculation of the actual Tasmanian spend leveraged by productions is updated as projects acquit against investments. This may result in previously reported actuals being restated to reflect the final action position.

Output Group 6: Subsidies and Concessions

6.1 shipping and ferry subsidies.

This Output relates to payments for the provision of services for the Bruny Island Ferry, Furneaux Shipping and King Island Shipping.

6.2 General Access Services

This Output relates to the contract funding provided to suppliers of public bus services, including school day only services.

6.3 School Bus Services

This Output relates to contract payments to suppliers of school bus services.

6.4 Construction of Streets in Towns

This Output contributes to the construction of streets as provided under the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982 and the Local Government Act 1993 .

Capital Investment Program

Table 11.8 provides financial information for the Department’s Capital Investment Program. More information on the Capital Investment Program is provided in chapter 6 of The Budget Budget Paper No 1.

Table 11.8:       Capital Investment Program 1,2

Table 11.8:       capital investment program (continued) 1,2.

1.     The funding profile for the CIP varies significantly from year to year due to the cash flow requirements of specific capital projects.

2.     All road project estimates are provided at the P50 level. This is based on the project cost with sufficient contingency to provide a 50 per cent likelihood that this cost will not be exceeded. On this basis, projects are managed at a whole‑of‑program level to achieve a balance in cost estimation.

3.     This project includes co‑contribution funding from the Australian Government. For further information, refer to chapter 6 of The Budget Budget Paper No 1.

4.     This project includes funding beyond the 2021‑22 Budget and Forward Estimates.

5.     This project includes the Australian Government’s commitment to improve safety and efficiency in Australia’s southern‑most local government area.

6.     Great Eastern Drive Upgrades includes additional State Government funding.

7.     Rokeby Stage 3 ‑ Pass Road to Oakdowns includes the State Government’s and Australian Government’s co‑contribution commitment for important efficiency and safety upgrades in the South Arm locality.

8.     This initiative reflects a State Government contribution of $14 million towards a future partnership with the Australian Government for stage two upgrades of the Tasman Highway at the Sideling. Greater Hobart Traffic Solution includes the State Government’s and Australian Government’s co‑contribution commitment for the Tasman Bridge Upgrade.

9.     Infrastructure Stimulus Funding will support the undertaking of a number of important road and bridge projects throughout the State and also provide support for the construction industry, including: East Derwent Highway Upgrades; Railton Main Road; Electronic School Zone Signs; Tasman Highway Apsley River Bridge; and Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas. This initiative is funded by the State and Australian Governments.

10.   The State Government’s contribution to the Midland Highway is also incorporated into State Road Upgrades ‑ Southern Region and State Road Upgrades ‑ Northern Region.

11.   Roads of Strategic Importance includes the Australian Government’s commitment of $150 million to the Hobart to Sorell Corridor Midway Point and Sorell Causeways, as well as funding for the Hobart Airport Interchange.

12.   South East Traffic Solution includes the State’s commitment to the Hobart to Sorell Corridor Midway Point and Sorell Causeways.

13.   This project includes the balance of the State funding contribution to the Roads of Strategic Importance.

14.   Urban Congestion Fund includes the State Government’s and Australian Government’s co‑contribution commitment for the Tasman Bridge Intelligent Transport Solutions.

Funding of $371.6 million has been allocated in 2021‑22 for roads infrastructure projects, with total roads funding of approximately $2 billion over the Budget and Forward Estimates, including $972 million of Australian Government funding.

The Government is committed to the construction of the new Bridgewater Bridge, which has a target completion of 2024. This will ensure future infrastructure needs continue to be met by the Government’s strategic investment in important projects for the Tasmanian community.

Road investment is generally managed on a program basis to allow greatest flexibility in delivery of projects, adjusting for stakeholder feedback and approvals timeframes. These programs include:

·        Greater Hobart Traffic Solution;

·        Infrastructure Stimulus Funding;

·        Launceston and Tamar Valley Traffic Vision;

·        Roads Package to Support Tasmania’s Visitor Economy;

·        Roads of Strategic Importance;

·        South East Traffic Solution;

·        State Road Upgrades ‑ North West and West Coast Region;

·        State Road Upgrades ‑ Northern Region;

·        State Road Upgrades ‑ Southern Region;

·        Urban Congestion Fund; and

·        West Tamar Highway Traffic Solution.

For more information in relation to the Roads Program see chapter 6 of The Budget Budget Paper No 1.

The Government has committed funding of $13.1 million for rail infrastructure in the 2021‑22 Budget to Tasmanian Railway Pty Ltd, bringing total funding over the Budget and Forward Estimates to $241.6 million. This includes $98.9 million of Australian Government funding.

The total funding includes the remaining Tasmanian Government commitment of $58 million to match the Australian Government contribution to Tranche 3 of the Tasmanian Freight Rail Revitalisation Program. This will provide for upgrades of priority sections of the State’s freight rail network, with all key rail freight corridors benefiting from this investment. Funding under the Tasmanian Freight Rail Revitalisation Program is provided as equity to Tasmanian Railway Pty Ltd through Finance‑General.

Detailed Budget Statements

Table 11.9:       statement of comprehensive income.

1.     The increase in Appropriation revenue ‑ operating in 2021‑22 reflects additional funding for 2021 election commitments and Other initiatives. Refer to Table 11.1 Key Deliverables Statement for further information.

2.     The variation in Grants reflects the cash flow of Australian Government funding, largely relating to the Roads Program.

3.     The increase in Other revenue in 2021‑22 reflects the reimbursement of costs associated with the Derwent Entertainment Centre Upgrade from the Department of Communities Tasmania.

4.     The increase in Employee benefits in 2021‑22 and 2022‑23 primarily reflects the impact of 2021 election commitments. The reduction from 2023‑24 reflects the completion of fixed‑term initiatives including Project Marinus and Tasmanian Renewable Energy Powerhouse.

5.     The increase in Grants and subsidies primarily reflects new initiatives, including the Building Projects Support Program, Securing Tasmania’s Iconic Events, Regional Events Recovery Fund, 100 Extra TasTAFE Teachers, TasTAFE Facility Upgrades and Transition Fund, and COVID‑19 Response ‑ Building Projects Support Program.

6.     The variation in Borrowing costs primarily relates to new initiatives, including Supporting Jobs at INCAT, and Building and Construction Support Loan Scheme.

7.     The variation in Other expenses reflects the cash flow for Australian Government infrastructure funding that is not capitalised.

Table 11.10:      Statement of Comprehensive Income ‑ Administered

1.     The variation in Administered revenue and other income are detailed in Table 11.12 Administered Revenue.

2.     The variation in Administered expenses are detailed in Table 11.13 Administered Expenses.

Table 11.11:      Revenue from Appropriation by Output

Table 11.11:      revenue from appropriation by output (continued).

1.     The variation in Infrastructure Tasmania primarily reflects the funding profile of new initiatives, including Stadium Authority Trust, Tamar Estuary Governance, Tamar Dredging Program and Blundstone Arena.

3.     The decrease in Energy and Emissions Reduction Policy and Advice in 2023‑24 reflects the funding profile of Budget initiatives, including the Tasmanian Renewable Energy Powerhouse and Tasmanian Renewable Hydrogen Development Fund.

4.     The decrease in Office of the Coordinator‑General from 2023‑24 primarily reflects the funding profile for Northern Cities Major Development Initiative ‑ Launceston.

6.     The Industry and Business Development Output includes funding that relates to strategies and activities that are the responsibility of the Minister for Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries, the Minister for Science and Technology, the Minister for Small Business, the Minister for State Development, Construction and Housing and the Minister for Trade.

7.     The increase in Forestry Policy and Reform in 2021‑22 reflects additional funding for election commitments including the On‑Island Processing and Value Adding Initiative.

8.     The decrease in Mineral Resources in 2022‑23 reflects the funding profile for MRT Relocation (Mining Tasmania's Future).

9.     The decrease in Arts Industry Development in 2022‑23 reflects the profile of funding for the Community Arts and Cultural Development Fund, Creative and Cultural Recovery Support, and Arts and Cultural Grants Fund.

14.   The increase in Skills and Workforce Development in 2021‑22 primarily reflects new initiatives including 100 Extra TasTAFE Teachers, TasTAFE and Libraries Tasmania, Regional TAFE Virtual campus, TasTAFE Facility Upgrades and Transition Fund, and High Vis Army ‑ Civil Contractors Federation and Master Builders Tasmania, Working Tasmania Program, and the transfer of the former Strategic Growth Portfolio from the Department of Premier and Cabinet to Jobs Tasmania.

15.   The Skills and Workforce Development Output includes funding that relates to strategies and activities that are the responsibility of the Minister for State Development, Construction and Housing.

Table 11.12:      Administered Revenue

1.     The increase in Motor vehicle taxes and fees over the 2021‑22 Budget and Forward Estimates reflects updated estimates based on information and analysis of motor registry system data and 2020‑21 receipts.

2.     The increase in Royalty Income in 2021‑22 reflects updated estimates based on information from mining companies about expected royalty payments, analysis of commodity prices and 2020‑21 receipts.

Table 11.13:      Administered Expenses

1.     The increase in Marine and Safety Tasmania in 2021-22 primarily relates to funding for the Bridport Foreshore and the Cygnet Jetty initiatives.

2.     The decrease in Ten Days on the Island in 2021‑22 reflects $250 000 brought forward to 2020‑21.

3.     The variation in West Coast Wilderness Railway reflects the funding profile of previous Budget initiatives.

Conveyance Allowance

The Department administers allowances paid to parents and guardians of students who do not have access to Government subsidised public passenger transport services for travel to and from school. It is intended to assist with the cost of providing private transport to the nearest bus stop or school. Allowances are also paid to residents of the Bass Strait Islands to assist with the cost of flights and ground travel to mainland Tasmania to access education.

Forest Practices Authority

This payment represents the Government’s contribution to the Forest Practices Authority. The FPA’s key role is as an independent regulator of Tasmania’s forest practices system. The system regulates the management of forest and threatened non‑forest vegetation on both public and private land.

Government Contribution to the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, one of the world’s finest small orchestras, continues to receive State Government support. The TSO plays to audiences throughout the State and its award‑winning recordings are heard throughout the world. A versatile orchestra, the TSO is renowned for its expertise in music of the classical and early romantic periods, and is recognised internationally as a champion of Australian music.

Marine and Safety Tasmania

This contribution supports Marine and Safety Tasmania in carrying out its functions of managing the Government’s non‑commercial marine facilities and Tasmania’s marine regulatory environment.

National Transport Commission: Local Government Contribution

Under the reform measures that abolished local road tolls in favour of national heavy vehicle charges, $1.5 million is provided annually from motor tax receipts to local government to compensate for loss of revenues from heavy vehicles.

Pensioner Air Travel Subsidy

Aged pensioner residents of the Bass Strait Islands are entitled to an airfare subsidy when travelling between the Bass Strait Islands and Northern Tasmania. The subsidy is a 50 per cent concession on one return airfare from their Island residence to Northern Tasmania each financial year.

Private Forests Tasmania

This payment represents the Government’s contribution to Private Forests Tasmania. The role of PFT is to facilitate and expand the development of the private forest resource in Tasmania in a manner that is consistent with sound forest land management practice.

Sustainable Timber Tasmania CSO

This provision will ensure that permanent timber production zone land continues to be managed and is accessible and available for multiple uses. It includes funding for maintenance of the forestry road network to allow for continued community, tourism and firefighting access management of public recreation sites, provision of forest education activities, special species timber management and ongoing facilitation of forestry research.

Tasmanian Railway Pty Ltd

This payment represents the Government’s grant contribution to Tasmanian Railway Pty Ltd. The payment allows TasRail to manage, maintain and operate the Tasmanian rail network on a sustainable basis, and also provides for essential annual maintenance of rolling stock assets.

Ten Days on the Island

Ten Days on the Island is Tasmania’s premier arts festival. The Government will continue to support Ten Days on the Island to deliver a festival of excellence with a particular focus on regional Tasmania.

Theatre Royal

The Theatre Royal is Australia’s oldest continually operating theatre. The Government’s commitment in funding the Theatre Royal recognises the Theatre Royal as a significant piece of Tasmania’s history, part of the new Hedberg development and a centre for performing arts presentation.

Transport Access Scheme

The Scheme provides for payments to operators of taxis including wheelchair accessible taxis to support fare concessions and subsidies made available to eligible persons with permanent disabilities or medical conditions that significantly restrict their personal mobility.

West Coast Wilderness Railway

The West Coast Wilderness Railway is an iconic West Coast attraction that helps attract visitors to the region and Queenstown. This funding supports capital works and the maintenance of the Railway’s operations.

Table 11.14:      Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June

1.     The variation in Cash and deposits over the 2021‑22 Budget and Forward Estimates primarily reflects the activities of Tasmania Development and Resources in administering loan schemes, funds held for the Road Safety Levy, and the Provision for Land Acquisition Account.

2.     The variation in Investments reflects the current estimates of loan advances, including for the Supporting Jobs at INCAT initiative and the Building and Construction Support Loan Scheme.

3.     The variation in this item in 2022 reflects revised estimates based on 30 June 2020 actuals.

4.     The increase in Property, plant and equipment in 2022 reflects the estimates for the Derwent Entertainment Centre Upgrade.

5.     The increase in Infrastructure in 2023 onwards primarily reflects the capitalised expenditure of the Capital Investment Program for roads. Refer to Table 11.8 Capital Investment Program for further information on capital projects.

6.     The variation in Interest bearing liabilities reflects an increase in borrowings from Tasmanian Public Finance Corporation to fund the activities of Tasmania Development and Resources. Including for the Supporting Jobs at INCAT initiative and the Building and Construction Support Loan Scheme.

Table 11.15:      Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June - Administered

1.     The variation in this item reflects revised estimates based on 30 June 2020 actuals.

Table 11.16:      Statement of Cash Flows

Table 11.16:      statement of cash flows (continued).

1.     The increase in Payments for acquisition of non‑financial assets in 2022‑23 reflects the capitalised expenditure of the Capital Investment Program for roads. Refer to Table 11.8 Capital Investment Program for further information on capital projects.

2.     The variation in Net advances paid reflects the current estimates of loan advances, including for the Supporting Jobs at INCAT initiative and the Building and Construction Support Loan Scheme.

3.     The variation in Net borrowings reflects an increase in borrowings from the Tasmanian Public Finance Corporation to fund the activities of Tasmania Development and Resources. Including for the Supporting Jobs at INCAT initiative and the Building and Construction Support Loan Scheme.

Table 11.17:      Statement of Cash Flows - Administered

1.     The variation in Cash inflows are detailed in Table 11.12 Administered Revenue.

2.     The variation in Cash outflows are detailed in Table 11.13 Administered Expenses.

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Additional $6 million boost for tasmanian tourism.

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The Tasmanian tourism sector will get an additional $6 million boost from the Morrison Government, including funding to promote Tasmania as a premier winter tourist destination.

The Government is providing:

• $2 million to support the Winter 2021 marketing program;
• $2.8 million to drive investment in new agritourism experiences and leverage Tasmania's strengths in artisanal and small batch products and experiences;
• $500,000 for Business Events Tasmania to target corporate decision makers to choose Tasmania as an event destination; and
• $582,000 to train travel trade and media partners to increase visibility in domestic markets.

The funding was provided as part of a $13.5m allocation through the Recovery for Regional Tourism Initiative

Senator for Tasmania Jonathon Duniam said tourism supported around 15 per cent of total employment in Tasmania so it was vital to support its recovery.

“Australians want to come to Tasmania for a holiday, and we have seen that through the success of our Government's half-priced airfare offer with huge demand for cheap flights to Tasmania,” Senator Duniam said.

“Our Government is helping to attract more tourists to our state by supporting the unique appeal of a winter holiday in Tasmania and by helping to grow the size of our artisanal producer community.

Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan said Tasmania was well-placed to take advantage of domestic demand to attract new visitors that supported local jobs and economic growth.

“The best thing the Morrison Government can do for our tourism businesses is to get tourists back spending money,” Mr Tehan said.

“The additional $6 million for Tasmanian tourism complements the 800,000 half-price airfares we funded to get people back into tourist areas and spending money on holidays. “Australians are looking for unique tourist experiences and Tasmania has plenty to offer.”

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Jeremy Rockliff

Premier of tasmania, 24 september 2023 jeremy rockliff, premier minister for tourism, grants to support tourism, hospitality industries reduce emissions.

Applications are now open for the Tasmanian Liberal Government’s $900,000 Tourism Emissions Reduction Grant Program. Premier and Minister for Tourism, Jeremy Rockliff, said this program supports our commitment to be a leading destination for climate-conscious travel, as outlined in the 2030 Visitor Economy Strategy “One-off grants up to $50,000 for small and $100,000 for medium to large tourism and hospitality businesses are available for those who have previously completed an emissions/carbon audit,” the Premier said. “The funding will support projects that reduce emissions within a business and cover one or more of the areas of transport, waste reduction, carbon accounting training or new low-emissions technology or equipment. "Whether the successful projects include lower emissions vehicles, reduction of waste to landfill, carbon monitoring systems or induction cooktops, we’re providing tourism and hospitality businesses the opportunity to make a real difference. “This grants program is an important next step to support businesses to act on the carbon audits our Government helped them to undertake.” Premier Rockliff said the latest program was one of four streams that make up the $1.5 million tourism emissions reduction package. “As part of this package, we have also provided support, through the Tourism Industry Council Tasmania, for those who are earlier in their journey to reducing emissions,” the Premier said. The Tourism Industry Council Tasmania is helping operators to undertake emissions audits and carbon accounting, as well as helping them to understand their emissions profile and then develop plans to reduce their footprint. “Our Government is delivering on its long-term plan to grow our visitor economy and create jobs while protecting our environment and reducing our emissions,” the Premier said. For more information or to apply for the Tourism Emissions Reduction Grant Program go to www.business.tas.gov.au/funding

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Touring grants

Touring grants of up to $20 000 are available to eligible organisers of auto, motorbike, cycle or walking tours in Tasmania during the winter and shoulder season. Funding is based on the number of interstate or international participants staying in paid commercial accommodation for five nights or more, with 40 percent or more of the tour being held in regional areas.

Applications are currently open.

Eligibility

Grants are available to eligible organisations who conduct a tour:

• held in March - November period (tours held in December, January and February are not eligible)
• attracting more than 40 people from outside Tasmania
• staying five nights or more in paid commercial accommodation (hotel, motel, B&B, cabin)
• spending at least 40 percent of its time outside Greater Hobart.

Assessment criteria

The value of your grant is determined by how many people from outside Tasmania are taking part, and how long the tour lasts. Grants range from $2 500 to $20 000, and can be determined for your tour by viewing the funding scale .

How do I apply?

The guidelines for Touring grants are available to download here .

The application form is available here.

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Can I receive feedback on my application?

We can provide general feedback on your application via email.

Please send through an email to [email protected] . We will aim to provide feedback as soon as possible but due to the high number of applications it could take up to eight weeks.

The Department did not assess applications but administered the process. We will be working through the panel recommendations to provide feedback to applicants who request it via email.

If I am unhappy with the outcome of my application, can I appeal the decision?

All decisions are based on the eligibility of the application along with its assessment against the Assessment Criteria, which can be found in the Program Guidelines.

All decisions are final.

Why did it take so long to find my project’s outcome? We acknowledge that this process took longer than initially expected, however, this was a result of the requirement of independent assessors to diligently assess all 331 applications received.

The total funding sought through the applications far exceeded the funding committed to the program.

Why were the two tiers assessed separately?

Given the large number of funds requested, two independent assessment panels assessed Tier 1 and Tier 2 applications separately.

If all applications were assessed in only one tier, there was the potential that larger successful grant requests of $1 million would use up the total funding available very quickly.

This approach meant more projects have the chance of being funded.

How much funding was allocated to each tier? Funding was allocated to each tier based on the percentage of total grant funding requested. I.e. 24% of total funding requested was from Tier 1 applications, so 24% of the total funding available was allocated to that Tier.

Likewise, 76% of funding of total funding requested was from Tier 2 applications, so 76% of the total funding available was allocated to that Tier.

This approach was endorsed by the Program’s independent probity advisor.

Why has some successful project started work if the program was for new projects? Due to the delay in the assessment process, applicants were advised that if they had not started their project at the time of the application closing date (8 April 2022) they were eligible to receive funding towards their project through the program.

Their project was not eligible for funding if it was already completed by 8 April 2022.

Who assessed the applications?

WLF Accounting and Advisory undertook independent preliminary moderation of all applications against the selection criteria.

Following this, one independent expert panel assessed Tier 1 applications, and another assessed the Tier 2 applications.

How were conflicts of interest with the assessment panels controlled?

The Department of State Growth engaged an independent probity advisor to ensure the impartiality of this process.

All panel members who had a conflict of interest were required to declare this before assessing each application and were managed on a case-by-case basis.

How are you measuring success of the funded projects?

Successful applications will be required to provide acquittal reports and data to demonstrate that their funding was used as it was intended and as per the funding agreements.

Grants and Funding 

There are a number of Industry Grants and Funding Opportunities now available to help support your business. Please see a summary below, and refer to the following website for further updates:

• Australian Government – Business
• Events Tasmania
• GrantConnect
• Tasmanian Government – Department of State Growth
• Tasmanian Government – COVID-19 Business Support, Grants and Loans

Free Business Support

There are a number of business support resources available to help support your business:

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Tasmanian small business grant recipients

This page lists the recipients of recent Tasmanian Government grant programs for small businesses.

These programs are all now closed for applications. Refer to our funding and support page for currently available opportunities.

Business Incubator and Accelerator Program – Round one recipients

This program supports the creation of more Tasmanian businesses and helps ensure the success of existing businesses by providing specialist advice and support to decrease risk and to increase sustainable business development. Advice and support is delivered by expert private sector partners selected through a competitive two-stage process.

Round one of the program closed for applications on 18 February 2022, with two streams of funding available for either incubator or accelerator programs, and grants of up to $250,000 offered for both streams.

View recipients.

Business Incubator and Accelerator Program – Round two recipients

Round two of the program opened for applications on 21 December 2022 and closed on 10 February 2023.

Small Business Advice and Financial Guidance Program 2023-24 – Round Three

The Small Business Advice and Financial Guidance Program is aligned with Small Business Growth Strategy 2026 theme – Enabling Business and aims to support Tasmanian small businesses to be flexible, innovative and efficient.

It aims to provide eligible small businesses with access to relevant and current specialist financial services or business support to assist in their growth, transition, business recovery from unexpected events or application of other management strategies.

The program opened on Monday, 17 July 2023. Stream one closed on Wednesday 7 February 2024, as all funds have been fully allocated.

Small Business Growth Strategy Grant Program

This program provides grants to eligible businesses and organisations for the delivery of projects that align with the Small Business Growth Strategy 2026. Projects must also fit within one of the following three streams:

• Stream 1: Research and feasibility studies
• Stream 2: Workplace capability
• Stream 3: Scaling up/business growth

The program opened for applications on 7 March 2023 and closed on 4 April 2023. It was open to both businesses and representative organisations (such as regional tourism organisations, chambers of commerce and/or peak industry bodies). 211 applications were received with funding requested totalling in excess of $8 million. All applicants are required to contribute at least one third of the total project costs.

Small Business Growth Strategy Grant Program: Special Release West Coast Region

The aim of this special release grant program is to provide grants to eligible small businesses in the West Coast region of Tasmania in response to the temporary shutdown of the West Coast Wilderness Railway in 2023.

One-off grants of $5,000 will be provided under this program to support projects that are aligned with one or more of the following four themes from the  Small Business Growth Strategy 2026 :

1. People and connections

3. Enabling business

4. Technology

The program opened on 9 May 2023 and is scheduled to close at 2:00 pm 30 August 2023. Up to a maximum of 70 grants will be awarded under this program, with applications assessed in order of receipt against the eligibility criteria.

New Business Support Pilot Program - Business Advisor Grant Program

The New Business Support (NBS) Pilot Program has been developed to provide a standalone and comprehensive suite of support services for intenders and new small businesses. It will provide this sector with the information and resources required to take the first steps to see their ideas through to fruition.

As part of the new suite of support services, the NBS Pilot Program - Business Advisor Grant Program has seen the appointment of qualified and independent business advisors to provide up to two hours of free business advice across four geographic regions of Tasmania.

The program opened on 17 April 2023 and closed on 12 May 2023. The successful organisations providing business advisory services will commence service provision from 02 October 2023.

Tasmanian Business Advice Service - Generalist Business Advisor Grant Program

The Tasmanian Business Advice Service is a free service provided by the Tasmanian Government, to assist existing small businesses to be viable, resilient, and adaptable. The Tasmanian Business Advice Service - Generalist Business Advisor Grant Program has seen the appointment of qualified and independent business advisors to provide up to five hours of advice and support across four geographic regions of Tasmania.

The program opened on 27 February 2023 and closed on 12 April 2023. The successful organisations providing business advisory services will commence service provision from 02 October 2023.

Tourism Emissions Reduction Grant Program

The program supports tourism and hospitality operators to deliver projects that reduce emissions within their businesses. One-off grants up to $50,000 for small and $100,000 for medium to large tourism and hospitality businesses were available for those who have previously completed an emissions/carbon audit.