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Policies and strategies designed to grow the economy for all Tasmanians.
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The Department of State Growth produces a variety of free corporate and industry publications.
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Tasmania’s road network is managed to connect communities and enable the safe, reliable and efficient transport of people and goods.
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Information about registering or transferring vehicle(s) and holding a driver licence in Tasmania
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News
Bridgewater Bridge takes out major award
08 Aug 2025
The New Bridgewater Bridge project has taken out the prestigious 2025 Australian Construction Achievement Award, presented by the Australian Constructors Association and Engineers Australia.
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STEM Excellence Awards
07 Aug 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) Excellence Awards, celebrating Tasmanians who have excelled in their field.
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Homes Tasmania Review and Government Response
03 Jun 2025
On 22 November 2024, Premier Jeremy Rockliff MP appointed Ms Margaret Crawford PSM to lead an independent, targeted review of Homes Tasmania.
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A Vision for Our Mountain's Future
03 Jun 2025
Today, the Tasmanian Government released the Vision for Kunanyi / Mount Wellington and the broader Wellington Park.
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Have your say on Greater Hobart’s bus network
09 May 2025
Consultation is now open as part of the Greater Hobart network review.
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New guidelines to encourage medium-density housing
09 May 2025
New guidelines have been released, offering designers, developers, and the community practical advice on achieving high-quality medium-density housing, such as terraces, townhouses and low-to-mid-rise apartments.
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Consultation for a new women and girls in sport strategy now open!
09 May 2025
The Tasmanian Government is seeking input on how to increase the participation and involvement of women and girls in all aspects of the sport and active recreation industry.
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New Bridgewater Bridge a finalist for the Australian Construction Achievement Award
26 Mar 2025
Tasmania’s $786 million New Bridgewater Bridge has been shortlisted for the 2025 Australian Construction Achievement Award.
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Making it easier to report business red tape
20 Mar 2025
A new red tape reduction portal is making it easier for Tasmanian businesses to report regulatory red tape that may be holding them back or costing them time and money.
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Consultation for independent review into August storms closing soon
12 Feb 2025
The consultation period for the independent review into the electricity network outages from the August storms on has been extended to allow interested parties extra time to complete their submissions.
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Spirit of Tasmania update
17 Jan 2025
The latest update on the Spirit of Tasmania assurance project is now available.
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Exploring Tasmanian ice rink opportunities
23 Dec 2024
The Tasmanian Government is sounding out market interest ahead of the opening of an expressions of interest process for a new ice rink in Hobart.
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Residential Land Rebate
25 Nov 2024
The program is a Tasmanian Government initiative to help boost the availability of residential land and improve housing availability.
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Advanced Manufacturing Productivity Grant Program now open
15 Nov 2024
Grants of up to $20,000 are now available to help Tasmanian-based advanced manufacturing businesses grow.
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Have your say on Our Mountain’s Future
23 Oct 2024
The Tasmanian Government is creating a shared community vision for kunanyi/Mount Wellington and the broader Wellington Park through a strategic review.
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Business Energy Efficiency Scheme now open
07 Oct 2024
The new Business Energy Efficiency Scheme (BEES) which subsidises interest payments against loans for commercial and industrial energy customers to improve their energy efficiency and reduce electricity bills is now open for applications.
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Tasmanian Ice Rink Feasibility Study released
20 Jun 2024
The Tasmanian Government has released a report into the feasibility of building a new ice rink facility in Tasmania.
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