Skip to content
 The Tasmanian Government has assumed a caretaker role ahead of the election for the Tasmanian House of Assembly. It is important during this time that Tasmanian Government resources are not used to communicate political material. As such, no political or election material will be placed on this site.

Department of State Growth

Current list of boards and committees

Government Business Enterprises

Hydro Tasmania Board

Hydro Tasmania generates electricity in Tasmania through hydropower, wind and gas. It trades in the wholesale electricity and gas markets and in environmental energy products, selling retail electricity and gas in mainland states through its subsidiary, Momentum Energy. Hydro Tasmania’s consulting arm, Entura, offers power engineering, renewable energy, water and environment solutions.

Motor Accidents Insurance Board

The Motor Accidents Insurance Board (MAIB) operates the Tasmanian compulsory third party personal injury insurance scheme. The scheme provides medical and income benefits on a no-fault basis to persons injured in motor accidents whilst enabling access to common law. MAIB also indemnifies vehicle owners or drivers who may have been negligent in a motor accident in which another person was injured.

State-owned companies

Aurora Energy Pty Ltd BoardAurora Energy Pty Ltd provides electricity and gas retail services to more than 279,000 customers throughout mainland Tasmania. As part of its retail offering, Aurora Energy offers a range of electricity and gas products tailored to the needs of customers through tariffs, market contracts and payment options. Aurora Energy is also responsible for the provision of metering services to its customers.

Metro Tasmania Pty Ltd (Metro) Board

Metro Tasmania Pty Ltd provides passenger transport services in Tasmania. It operates public bus services in the urban centres of Hobart, Launceston and Burnie.


Tasmanian Networks Pty Ltd (TasNetworks) Board
TasNetworks undertake the transmission and distribution of electricity and related activities, including connecting customers to the network. The business transmits electricity from generation sources in Tasmania to homes and businesses through its network of transmission towers, substations and distribution powerlines, and it facilitates the transfer of electricity between Victoria and Tasmania via Basslink, the sub-sea interconnector. The business also provides telecommunications and technology services. TasNetworks is also the Tasmanian jurisdictional planner in the National Electricity Market.

Tasmanian Ports Corporation Pty Ltd (TasPorts) Board

TasPorts is responsible for eleven Tasmanian ports and the Devonport airport. TasPorts is a vertically integrated organisation, providing a diverse range of operations and services around Tasmania. Ninety-nine per cent of Tasmania’s freight moves through TasPorts’ multi-port network.

Tasmanian Railway Pty Ltd (TasRail) Board

TasRail is one of Tasmania’s largest freight businesses, providing rail logistics services to Tasmania’s heavy industries and freight forwarders. TasRail also provides bulk minerals and shiploading services to the west coast mining industry. Along with the provision of these services, it is responsible for managing and maintain a safe and reliable rail network.

TT-Line Company Pty Ltd Board

TT-Line Company Pty Ltd provides passenger, passenger vehicle and freight services to and from Tasmania on its twin vessels, Spirit of Tasmania I and II.

Statutory and other boards

Macquarie Point Development Corporation Board

The principal objectives of the Corporation are –

(a) to plan, facilitate and manage the remediation of the Macquarie Point land in accordance with the Intergovernmental Agreement; and

(b) to plan, facilitate and manage the redevelopment of the site so as to ensure that the site (i) is redeveloped as a vibrant and active area, with a mix of uses, that connects with and complements adjacent areas within Hobart; and (ii) encourages inner-city living; and (iia) encourages pedestrian and bicycle traffic; and (iib) allows for public transport; and (iic) provides for public open space; and (iii) is redeveloped so as to deliver sustainable social and economic benefits to Hobart; and (iv) is redeveloped in accordance with sound planning, urban design and environmental principles; and (b)a to plan, facilitate and manage temporary and longer term use of the site; and

(c) to the extent practicable, to make a profit from carrying out its functions.

Marine and Safety Authority Board

The Board is responsible to the Minister for (a) the performance by the Authority of its functions; and (b) ensuring that the business and affairs of the Authority are managed and conducted in a manner that is in accordance with sound commercial practice. Functions of the Authority include ensuring the safe operation of vessels, providing and managing marine facilities and managing environment issues relating to vessels.

Keystone Tasmania (Tasmanian Building and Construction Industry Training Board)

The Board was established under the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund Act 1990 to facilitate quality training for the building and construction industry.

Tasmanian Development and Resources Board

The Board supports the industry development activities of the Department of State Growth. The Board's primary focus is the creation of investment and associated employment through supporting the implementation of government policies. The Board has specific areas of responsibility under the Tasmanian Development Act 1983 and has governance of the legal entity Tasmanian Development and Resources. The Board provides independent advice to the Minister on matters relating to this portfolio and its associated responsibilities.

Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) Board 

The Board of Trustees is a body corporate that continues under the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Act 2017, under which TMAG transitioned to become a statutory authority. The Board determines the strategic direction of TMAG in accordance with the Act and a regular letter of Ministerial Expectations. TMAG is a combined museum, art gallery and herbarium which cares for, develops, researches, and interprets the State Collection of Tasmania.

Theatre Royal Management Board

Enables provision to the community of culturally enriching performing arts

Stadiums Tasmania BoardStadiums Tasmania was established as a statutory entity following the passage of the Stadiums Tasmania Act 2022 to oversee the management and development of Tasmania’s stadium assets and infrastructure centralising the ownership, management and capital development of our major public stadiums under a single entity with a statewide perspective.

Councils and committees

Road Safety Advisory Council

The Road Safety Advisory Council (RSAC) oversees advertising campaigns, makes recommendations to Government about road safety policy, best practice infrastructure, community, school-based and public education programs, and expenditure of the road safety levy. The Council meets quarterly and its work is guided by the Towards Zero Tasmanian Road Safety Strategy 2017-2026.

Tasmanian Traineeships and Apprenticeships Committee

TTAC was established under the Training and Workforce Development Act 2013. TTAC is a seven person committee. It issues guidelines and procedures for the operation of vocational placements and training contracts for apprentices and trainees, and provides advice to the Minister on these matters. The committee may conciliate or arbitrate disputes arising from the terms, conditions and operation of training contracts.

Tasmanian Tourism and Hospitality Workforce Advisory Committee

To advise the Premier, through the Premier’s Visitor Economy Advisory Council, on matters relating to workforce development, supply and training arrangements to support the needs of tourism and hospitality businesses across Tasmania, as identified in the Tasmanian Tourism and Hospitality Workforce Action Plan.