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The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts offers financial support through a variety of funding initiatives and programs.
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Welcome to the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts
Latest news
Explaining Tasmania’s wine industry competitive advantages The wine industry in Tasmania: A guide for investors was launched by the Minister for Economic Development, David O’Byrne on 10 May 2012.
In early March, the Premier, Lara Giddings announced that Tasmania needs to position itself to take advantage of the ‘Asian Century’ . As a result she will lead a trade delegation of business and industry representatives to Asia this September to progress trade and investment opportunities. Planning for the mission is now underway.
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.
Community conversations are being held in March to help inform the Department of Economic Development Tourism and the Arts’ three regional economic development plans.
