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Tasmania offers strategic clusters of businesses for significant investment opportunities
Innovation is the prime driver of Tasmania’s future. Strong support is given to industries that can create jobs for the next generation of Tasmanians and use our natural advantages to be globally competitive.
| Antarctic Tasmania Tasmania is not only the hub of Australia’s Antarctic program but is home to a range of national and international Antarctic and Southern Ocean organisations and is a world-class centre for Antarctic and Southern Ocean education and research.
| Building and ConstructionThe building and construction sector provides essential buildings, transport and utilities infrastructure. It has a significant multiplier effect, due to the industry’s consumption of goods and services from other sectors. The Tasmanian building and construction sector has demonstrated a capacity to match the high levels of demand placed on it in recent years. We aim to continue to grow the sector by supporting high order projects of regional significance or strategic importance. |
Food and AgricultureOur temperate climate, coupled with fertile soils and the absence of any major pests and diseases, provides excellent conditions for our thriving agricultural industry. | Forestry and related productsTasmania is the most forested state in Australia, endowed with vast forestry with vast forestry resources and a world-class sustainably managed forestry industry. |
| Information Communication Technology (ICT) Tasmania's Information and Communication Technology and digital industries are entering an exciting new era. By 2015 all Tasmanian premises will have broadband access with over 90 per cent of homes, businesses, schools and hospitals receiving direct fibre-to-the-premises with the remainder being provided with wireless access. | Mining and mineral processing Tasmania is one of the most highly - and diversely - mineralised areas in the world. The state’s rich mineral endowment and welcoming business environment sustains a large number of mining operations. Tasmania is actively looking for investors to both invest in existing operations and support the development of new projects. |
Renewable energyWith 90 per cent of the energy produced in Tasmania coming from renewable sources including hydro and wind, we aim to become a global leader in the development of sustainable renewable energy. | Science and research Tasmania is home to a vibrant and diverse science and research sector with world-recognised expertise in a number of areas. |
Specialist manufacturingMany international manufacturing companies have invested in Tasmania, with the manufacturing sector now contributing 15 per cent of the state's economic activity and employing more than 10 per cent of the workforce. We aim to further develop this focus. | TourismTasmania's tourism industry leverages the natural advantages of our island state to offer a unique travel experience. Tourism is a significant player in the Tasmanian economy, with record visitor numbers continuing to grow. |
Testimonials
Kreglinger
We began winemaking in Tasmania over 40 years ago. The island’s sunny but mild ripening conditions bestow a finesse and clarity of flavour to our entirely estate grown grapes. This ensures a distinctive reflection of its location and vintage. The climate in the Pipers Brook and Pipers River districts compares favourably with conditions in the French district of Champagne. Tasmania offers without doubt the perfect climate for our operations.- Paul de Moor, CEO - Kreglinger
Fonterra
As the world’s leading dairy exporter we collect and process two thirds of Tasmania’s milk. We manufacture the iconic Duck River Butter and a range of cheeses and milk powders which are sold both locally and internationally. We are committed to manufacturing these high quality products using fresh milk sourced from our supplies, and continue to invest in capacity and infrastructure to grow our future production in Tasmania.- John Doumani, Managing Director, Fonterra ANZ