Economic Development, incorporating the Tasmanian Development Board leads economic and industry development in Tasmania.
We are the first point of contact for companies wishing to establish, relocate, diversify or expand in Tasmania. We also act as a conduit to other state and Australian Government departments, local government and Tasmanian business.
We aim to achieve community, industry and government development goals by creating a competitive business environment, promoting and attracting investment and by helping individuals, businesses and industries to grow and become internationally competitive.
We do this by working with business across a broad range of industry sectors, particularly those that are focused on exports and import replacement. We manage projects, develop policies, undertake planning and deliver programs and services in partnership with industry sectors.
We use the goals and benchmarks of Tasmania Together, the Industry Development Plan, industry council plans and partnership agreements with local government as the basis for developing our strategic focus.
Economic Development is also responsible for sport and recreation in Tasmania. Through Sport and Recreation Tasmania we aim to ensure all Tasmanians have the opportunity to participate in sport, recreation and physical activity and share in the resulting benefits for their community.
Our Purpose
Working together to make Tasmania a prosperous, vibrant and healthy community.
Why We Are Here
To show leadership for Tasmania and Tasmanians by:
1. Being responsive to our clients’ needs and helping them to achieve their goals.
2. Supporting them to succeed domestically and internationally.
3. Promoting investment and assisting people to seek market opportunities.
4. Improving their wellbeing and prosperity.
5. Advising on and implementing government policy.
Our Objectives
1. Attracting investment.
2. Increasing exports and maximising import replacement.
3. Stimulating innovation and business development in the Tasmanian community.
4. Providing opportunities for all Tasmanians to participate in sport, recreation and physical activity.
5. Strengthening leadership and employee engagement.
6. Delivering outstanding client service and high quality information and advice.
Our Values
Our values and accompanying supporting behaviours will become an integral part of our processes including recruitment, induction, competencies, development and career progression. Our values underpin the work we do towards achievement of our Corporate Plan.
The department values:
- people first
- creativity
- commitment
- excellence
- achievement
- being business-like
- making a difference.
Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information Act 1991 (FOI Act) gives you the right to:
- obtain access to information held by this department (and by other Tasmanian agencies including government departments, ministers, local councils and other public authorities)
- request amendment to personal information held by those bodies that is inaccurate, incomplete, misleading or out of date
- seek a review by the body or by the Ombudsman of a decision where access to information has not been granted or a request to amend personal records has been refused.
Applications for access to or amendment of information need to be made to the relevant department, authority or council.
Requests under the Freedom of Information Act 1991 for information held by the Department of Economic Development should be made in writing to:
The FOI Officer
Department of Economic Development
GPO Box 646
Hobart Tas 7001
While it is not essential to use a particular form, an FOI Request Form can be downloaded from the link below. The same range of information could be included in a letter requesting the information but the use of the request form will assist in formulating your request and also assist the agency in responding to the request.
Download an FOI Request Form (Word)
Download an FOI Request Form (Adobe PDF)
You are encouraged to contact the department’s FOI Officer to discuss the formulation of your request, to ensure that the request accurately identifies the information you are seeking.
If you require assistance relating to a Freedom of Information request to the Department of Economic Development, please contact the department’s FoI Officer by telephone on 03 6233 5727.
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