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Advice and resources for Tasmanian businesses

All the information and services you need to help you start, run and grow your business in Tasmania.

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Grants and funding

Find grants or funding opportunities for your business or industry.

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Policies and strategies for growth

Policies and strategies designed to grow the economy for all Tasmanians.

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Publications

The Department of State Growth produces a variety of free corporate and industry publications.

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State Roads

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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Vehicle registration and driver licensing

Information about registering or transferring vehicle(s) and holding a driver licence in Tasmania

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News

Come and play at the Level Up Tasmania Video Game Showcase

27 Sep 2024

The Level Up Tasmania Video Game Showcase is a free weekend of events celebrating Tasmanian-made video games and game developers running on Friday, 27 and Saturday, 28 September at Hobart’s PW1.

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Release of the Youth Jobs Strategy

23 Sep 2024

The Tasmanian Government’s Youth Jobs Strategy has now been released with the goal of ensuring the right supports, partnerships and policies are in place to help young Tasmanians navigate smooth, informed pathways to education, training or work.

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Program opens to help local communities tackle climate change

30 Aug 2024

There are now more opportunities for Tasmanians to take action on climate change in their local community.

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STEM Excellence Awards

09 Aug 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Excellence Awards, celebrating Tasmanians who have excelled in their field.

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New laws to protect migrant workers

26 Jul 2024

Migration Tasmania believes that all migrant workers to our state must be treated fairly, with respect and are never exploited.

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Residential Land Rebate

02 Jul 2024

Applications for the Residential Land Rebate closed on 30 June 2024. The program is a Tasmanian Government initiative to help boost the availability of residential land and improve housing availability.

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Applications now open for the Green Hydrogen Price Reduction Scheme

26 Jun 2024

The $8 million Green Hydrogen Price Reduction scheme will help create both supply and demand for locally made green hydrogen.

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Improving wheelchair taxi availability

26 Jun 2023

New rules will make wheelchair taxis more accessible and available for those that rely on them.

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Public transport fares are being halved

07 Jun 2024

To deliver cost of living relief, reduce congestion, and encourage first time public transport users, all public transport fares will be halved from Saturday 1 June 2024.

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Tasmanian Club Funding and Development Agreement

21 May 2023

On 3 May 2023, the Tasmanian Government signed a Club Funding and Development Agreement with the Australian Football League for the establishment of a Tasmanian-based AFL and AFLW Club.

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Applications now open for the Tasmanian Export Awards

07 May 2024

Tasmanian businesses are now invited to enter the 2024 Tasmanian Export Awards.

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USAFL partnership extended

07 May 2024

The Tasmanian Government is delighted announce the continuation of our sponsorship agreement with the USAFL, which has been extended for a further three years until the conclusion of the 2026 season.

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Take the pledge - Drive so Others Survive

06 May 2024

Road crashes sadly remain a leading cause of death and serious injury, and today Tasmanians are being encouraged to take the Road Safety Pledge as part of National Road Safety Week.

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Tasmania leads the national fight against road deaths

05 May 2024

As Tasmania hosts the 11th National Road Safety Week, landmarks around Australia will be lit up in yellow to remember those affected by road trauma.

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Business Energy Efficiency Scheme now open

31 Mar 2023

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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