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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.
Sustainable Timber TasmaniaSustainable Timber Tasmania is responsible for managing public production forests to maintain wood resources and other environmental, cultural and economic values.

State-owned companies

Aurora Energy Pty Ltd Board Aurora Energy Pty Ltd provides electricity and gas retail services to more than 270,000 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 ten 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 mineral 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

Forest Practices Authority BoardThe Forest Practices Authority administers the Tasmanian forest practices system on both public and private land. Its primary responsibility is regulating the management of forest and threatened non-forest vegetation. The Board’s statutory responsibilities are outlined in the Forest Practices Act 1985.
Homes Tasmania BoardHomes Tasmania is Tasmania’s housing and homelessness system manager. Homes Tasmania works with government, industry, the private sector, and the social housing and homelessness sector to improve the housing market and provide more housing opportunities for people in need. Its objectives include to deliver 10,000 new social and affordable homes by 2032.
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. Keystone Tasmania’s work is funded by a levy on building and construction projects over the value of $20,000. A Board of Directors with broad industry and education experience administers the allocation of funds to workforce development projects and via training rebates across all sectors of the industry.
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 BoardFunctions of the Marine and Safety Authority include ensuring the safe operation of vessels, providing and managing marine facilities and managing environment issues relating to vessels. . It has jurisdiction in and over the waters of all inland lakes, rivers and streams; coastal waters; any vessel not covered by Commonwealth legislation; and any marine facility under the control of the Authority.
Private Forests Tasmania BoardThe objective of Private Forest Tasmania is to facilitate and expand the sustainable development of Tasmania’s private forest resource in a manner which is consistent with sound forest land management practice. It works mainly through providing information and advice to private growers and their markets, through research, innovation and planning tools. It also provides the Tasmanian and Australian governments with practical policy advice that represents the interests of private forest growers.
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) BoardThe principal purpose of TMAG is to research, collect, conserve, manage and display scientific and cultural objects and information of significance to Tasmania. It is a combined museum, art gallery and herbarium which cares for the State Collection of Tasmania.
Tasmanian Timber Promotion BoardThe Board is a body corporate established by the Timber Promotion Act 1970. The aim of the Board, as set out in the Act, is to promote the use of wood in Tasmania and elsewhere. It is charged particularly with promoting wood produced in Tasmania. The Board carries out research into the uses of wood and wood products; markets wood and wood products; and disseminates information on using wood and wood products.
TasTAFE BoardTasTAFE is the largest public provider of vocational education and training in Tasmania. Its purpose is to provide vocational education and training that benefits individuals, the community, industry and the economy. TasTAFE offers 172 nationally accredited and industry-endorsed qualifications across more than 30 industry areas and has each year around 20,000 enrolments including more than 6,000 apprentices.
Theatre Royal Management BoardThe main purpose of the Theatre Royal is to enable the provision to the community of culturally enriching performing arts. It does so through curating an annual season of contemporary performance and events, which aims to present high calibre experiences for their audiences.
Stadiums Tasmania BoardStadiums Tasmania was formed to oversee the sound use, management and maintenance of as well as investment in major public stadiums and related assets in Tasmania. It does so with the aim of maximising the economic and community benefits provided by Tasmania’s major public stadia infrastructure. It builds capacity and delivers efficiencies as an integrated statewide network of stadium venues to host major sporting, entertainment, and community events.

Councils and committees

Forest Practices Advisory CouncilThe Forest Practices Advisory Council is a representative body of stakeholders responsible for promoting discussion of forest practices issues and advising the Forest Practices Authority on a series of topics including: (i) the review of the Forest Practices Act 1985​ and the Forest Practices Code, (ii)  the quality, relevance and cost effectiveness of forest practices administration, operations and research and (iii) financial matters including the self-funding of forest practices.
Road Safety Advisory CouncilThe Road Safety Advisory Council oversees advertising campaigns, community, school-based and public education programs and the expenditure of the road safety levy. It further makes recommendations to Government about road safety policy and best practice infrastructure. The Council meets quarterly and its work is guided by the Towards Zero Tasmanian Road Safety Strategy 2017-2026.
Tasmanian Traineeships and Apprenticeships CommitteeThe purpose of Tasmanian Traineeships and Apprenticeships Committee is to ensure that Tasmania has effective and accessible systems and procedures for training contracts and vocational placements. It issues guidelines and procedures for the operation of vocational placements and training contracts for apprentices and trainees. It also and provides advice to the Minister on these matters. Further, 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 support the needs of tourism and hospitality businesses across Tasmania, the Tasmanian Tourism and Hospitality Workforce Advisory Committee advises the Premier on matters relating to workforce development as well as supply and training arrangements.