Enterprise development
The department offers a range of programs and services to support business development, workforce development, exporters and attract overseas skilled workers.
Invest
Explore Tasmania’s investment opportunities and advantages and how the department can provide assistance.
Regional
development
The department supports regional economic development by facilitating business activities, place-based investment, building skills capacity and promoting social inclusion.
Sector
development
The department provides support to key industry sectors to drive investment attraction and trade promotion.
Welcome to Economic Development
Latest news
Scores of vessels assembled on the River Derwent to re-create the farewell given to Antarctic explorer Douglas Mawson on 2 December 1911, 100 years ago.
The Minister for Hospitality, Scott Bacon MP, signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the State Government and the Tasmanian Hospitality Association on Monday 21 November 2011.
Capitalising on Tasmania’s existing strengths in the Antarctic sector; Developing Tasmania’s Antarctic Sector, A Vibrant Industry in a Global Market was launched by the Minister for Economic Development, David O’Byrne on 21 October 2011.
The Economic Development Plan, launched by Premier Lara Giddings, will guide Tasmania’s economic direction and priorities for the next decade and beyond.
