2020-21 Budget Paper 2 - Chapter 11 - Department of State Growth

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11 DEPARTMENT OF STATE

GROWTH
AGENCY OUTLINE
The Department of State Growth’s role is to enable and support economic growth, and facilitate the
creation of jobs and opportunities for Tasmanians. In doing so, the Department has five key
objectives:
· work with Tasmanian businesses and industry to support strategic growth and job creation;
· grow and support Tasmania’s visitor economy;
· contribute to Tasmania’s brand as the best place in the country to live, work, invest and raise a
family;
· strategically develop our infrastructure and transport systems to support industry and business
growth and our community; and
· build organisational capacity by working collaboratively and developing our people, safety, systems
and culture.
The Department provides portfolio support for the following Ministers:
· Minister for Tourism, Hon Peter Gutwein MP;
· Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Trade and Minister for Advanced Manufacturing
and Defence Industries, Hon Jeremy Rockliff MP;
· Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for State Growth and Minister for Science and
Technology, Hon Michael Ferguson MP;
· Minister for Energy and Minister for Resources, Hon Guy Barnett MP;
· Minister for the Arts, Hon Elise Archer MP; and
· Minister for Small Business, Hospitality and Events, Hon Sarah Courtney MP.
The Department is organised into five key areas: Cultural and Tourism Development; Industry and
Business Development; Energy; Transport Services; and Business Services. The Department
supports the Office of the Coordinator‑General and Infrastructure Tasmania. State Growth works
collaboratively and in partnership with other Government Departments to achieve growth in the
Tasmanian economy. In delivering services to Tasmania and growing our State, we are client centric,
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collaborative, values based, results driven, innovative and creative, adaptable and agile, efficient and
welcome and support diversity in our organisation.
This chapter provides the Department’s financial information for 2020‑21 and over the Forward
Estimates (2021‑22 to 2023‑24). Further information on the Department is provided at
www.stategrowth.tas.gov.au.
KEY DELIVERABLES
Table 11.1 provides a summary of the Budget and Forward Estimates allocations for key deliverables
being undertaken by the Department.
In addition to the important key deliverables identified in the below table, the agency is also taking
action to support the implementation of the important recommendations included in the Premier’s
Economic and Social Recovery Advisory Council’s Interim Report which have been endorsed by the
Government. Where specific additional funding is not required, recommendations are being
implemented within existing agency resources.
Table 11.1: Key Deliverables Statement

2020‑21 2021‑22 2022‑23 2023‑24
Forward Forward Forward
Budget Estimate Estimate Estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
COVID‑19 Response and Recovery Measures
Airport Infrastructure 7 500 7 500 .... ....
Business Support Loan Scheme ‑ Interest Costs1 1 000 1 000 500 ....
Cultural and Creative Industries Support 550 .... .... ....
Digital Ready for Business program 50 .... .... ....
Energy, Trades and Water Centre of Excellence2,3 5 000 2 000 .... ....
Essential Air Freight Services Bass Strait 4 130 .... .... ....
Expansion of the Apprentices and Trainees Small Business Grant .... 5 400 5 400 ....
Funding of Key VET Courses (JobTrainer)2 10 500 .... .... ....
International Air Freight Assistance 2 397 .... .... ....
Make Yourself at Home Travel Vouchers 12 500 .... .... ....
Mineral Exploration ‑ Explorer Support Package4 .... .... .... ....
Peak Body Support Fund 500 .... .... ....
Priority Industry Skills Funding ‑ More Teachers at TasTAFE3 1 000 1 000 .... ....
Public Building Maintenance Program 3 344 400 .... ....
Rapid Response Skills Initiative 6 000 .... .... ....
Rural Financial Counselling Service 100 .... .... ....
Small Business Sustainability and Recovery Assistance Package 20 000 .... .... ....
Small Business Energy Support Grant Program 1 000 .... .... ....
Targeted Small Business Grants Program for Apprentices and
Trainees 1 333 .... .... ....
Tasmanian Trade Strategy 1 325 1 325 .... ....
Tourism and Hospitality financial counselling 100 .... .... ....
Waratah‑Wynyard Coastal Pathway 6 000 6 000 .... ....
West Coast Wilderness Railway 4 000 .... .... ....

Other Key Deliverables
Additional Screen Production Investment Funding 250 250 .... ....
Adult Learning Strategy 650 940 1 250 1 520
Advanced Manufacturing 400 .... .... ....
Bruny Island Landside Infrastructure 7 500 .... .... ....
Table 11.1: Key Deliverables Statement (continued)

2020‑21 2021‑22 2022‑23 2023‑24
Budget Estimate Estimate Estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Bus Services as part of the Hobart City Deal .... 500 .... ....
Business Events Tasmania 150 150 150 150
Collingwood Magpies Netball Support 578 590 293 ....
Community Arts and Cultural Development Fund 250 750 .... ....
Forestry Industry Value Add 150 .... .... ....
Geoscience Initiative 150 .... .... ....
Hobart to Sorell Corridor Midway Point and Sorell Causeways .... 500 5 500 14 000
Infrastructure Stimulus Funding2 12 200 27 800 .... ....
IT Network Infrastructure Upgrades3 1 000 3 000 .... ....
Key Investment Project Delivery 500 250 250 ....
Macquarie Point Project Funding (Elizabeth Street Pier Sale
Proceeds) 5 245 .... .... ....
MAST Additional Support 600 250 250 250
NBL 4 000 4 235 1 769 1 550
Office of the Coordinator‑General 250 250 .... ....
On‑demand Passenger Transport Implementation and Transition 400 400 .... ....
Serco Global Services 185 185 185 185
Tasman Highway Intelligent Transport Solution2 .... .... 1 500 ....
Tasman Bridge Upgrade2 .... .... .... 38 000
Tasmanian Renewable Energy Powerhouse 1 640 840 640 640
Tasmanian Renewable Hydrogen Development Fund 4 000 4 000 4 000 4 000
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Led Registered Training
Organisation 500 500 .... ....
Unconformity Festival 375 .... .... ....
Waratah Local Recreation Infrastructure 200 100 .... ....
wukalina Walk 300 .... .... ....

Notes:
1. Business Support Loan Scheme ‑ Interest Costs includes unexpended appropriation from 2019‑20 approved for rollover
to 2020‑21 in accordance with the Financial Management Act 2016.
2. This item reflects the State’s financial contribution to the initiative as part of an agreement with the Australian
Government.
3. This initiative will be delivered by TasTAFE. For more information, refer to chapter 27 of this Budget Paper.
4. Mineral Exploration ‑ Explorer Support Package does not require a funding allocation but will result in reduced revenue
from rentals and other fees.

Airport Infrastructure
Funding of $15 million will be provided over two years, commencing in 2020‑21, to facilitate upgrades
to airport terminals and infrastructure to improve passenger movement through airports, augment
passenger screening capabilities and to support re‑establishment of direct international air services.

Business Support Loan Scheme ‑ Interest Costs
The Government has committed to providing $50 million in interest free loans over three years to
support businesses, including those in the hospitality, tourism, seafood production and exports
sectors and related supply chain businesses. The loans were available to businesses with a turnover
of $10 million or less to purchase equipment, restructure business operations, implement initiatives to
improve the sustainability and viability of the business, or ensure essential business continuity is
maintained.
Cultural and Creative Industries Support

Funding of $550 000 will be provided in 2020‑21 to continue to support the arts and cultural sector in
Tasmania. Organisations that are currently on a single year funding package, or those in the final year
of agreements under the Arts Tasmania Organisations Program, will have these contracts extended
for a further year. Additional competitive funding will also be made available for arts organisations that
will support additional employment and cultural activity. Final payments will also be made to recipients
of the Arts and Screen Digital Production Fund, which was designed to support artists and arts
organisations whose work was cancelled, postponed or disrupted by COVID‑19 restrictions.
Digital Ready for Business Program

Funding of $50 000 will be provided in 2020‑21 to continue to support small business in targeted
assistance and advice to support and improve their participation in the digital economy. The program
is delivered through three core elements of seminars, coaching sessions and a content‑rich website.
A further $500 000 will also be provided in 2020‑21 as part of the Small Business Sustainability and
Recovery Assistance Package.
Energy, Trades and Water Centre of Excellence

Funding of $7 million over two years will be provided to support the Energy, Trades, and Water Centre
of Excellence at TasTAFE Clarence campus, allowing the delivery of best practice training in
plumbing, energy, mechanical services and related industries. This is in addition to $7 million
committed in the 2018‑19 Budget and $7 million committed for Revitalising TAFE Campuses by the
Australian Government, taking total funding to $21 million.
Essential Air Freight Services Bass Strait
Funding of $4.1 million will be provided in 2020‑21 to ensure maintenance of essential air freight and
passenger services across Bass Strait, including the Bass Strait Islands, and to facilitate development
of new services.
Expansion of the Apprentices and Trainees Small Business Grant

Funding of $5.4 million will be provided in 2021‑22 and 2022‑23 to support the expansion of the Small
Business Grant for Apprentices and Trainees Program to provide a subsidy to all small businesses
who employ a new apprentice or trainee during the period 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2022. The
program provides support to small business employers who are not entitled to claim the Payroll Tax
Rebate.

Funding of Key VET Courses (JobTrainer)
Funding of $10.5 million will be provided in 2020‑21 to provide low or no fee training places for job
seekers, school leavers, and young people looking to upskill and retrain, regardless of prior
qualification attainment. Funding will be available for nationally accredited qualifications and short
courses in areas of identified skills needs.
International Air Freight Assistance

Funding of $2.4 million will be provided in 2020‑21 to facilitate access to key international markets for
time sensitive air freight, through domestic and/or direct international air services.
Make Yourself at Home Travel Vouchers

Funding of $12.5 million will be provided in 2020‑21 to support Tasmanian businesses by encouraging
Tasmanians to get out and about and experience their home State. The voucher model is based on
overnight stays with visits to attractions and experiences.
Mineral Exploration ‑ Explorer Support Package

Several measures have been enacted, including exemptions from work and expenditure conditions
and waiving of certain fees, to ensure that exploration licence holders can maintain their licences in
good standing during the COVID‑19 pandemic. While this initiative does not require a funding
allocation, the package will result in reduced revenue to the Department from rentals and other fees.
Peak Body Support Fund

Funding of $500 000 will be provided in 2020‑21 to peak industry bodies to assist their sectors with
recovery from the impacts of the COVID‑19 pandemic. Peaks will be able to apply for support for
recovery projects that underpin and enhance recovery or support mental health and wellbeing
initiatives.
Priority Industry Skills Funding ‑ More Teachers at TasTAFE

Funding of $2 million over two years, commencing in 2020‑21, will be provided to assist TasTAFE
increase specialist teaching staff to address high demand training areas, including aged care, electro
technology, plumbing and nursing.
Public Building Maintenance Program

As part of the Government's response to the COVID‑19 pandemic the Department was allocated a
total of $3.8 million as part of the Public Building Maintenance Program to support critical
maintenance on public buildings and other publically owned assets. Projects will be delivered across
a range of service delivery areas around the State, including Bond Store Minor Works, enhancing
TMAG public spaces, and sandstone remediation at Customs House.
Rapid Response Skills Initiative

Funding of $6.3 million was announced in 2019‑20 in response to the COVID‑19 pandemic to support
the cost of training for people who have lost their jobs because they have been made redundant, the
place they worked has closed, or the employer had to let staff go. Funding of $6.0 million will be
provided in 2020‑21.
Rural Financial Counselling Service

Funding of $100 000 will be provided in 2020‑21 to support the counselling service which provides
confidential and independent counsel to primary producers, fishers and small rural businesses
suffering financial hardship.
Small Business Sustainability and Recovery Assistance Package

Funding of $20 million will be provided in 2020‑21 to assist small businesses across a number of
sectors to sustain, recover, re‑open, build capacity, resilience and innovate in light of the impacts of
the COVID‑19 pandemic. The assistance package includes support for small businesses that are
heavily reliant on the visitor economy and continue to be directly or indirectly impacted by border
closures or public health restrictions.
Small Business Energy Support Grant Program

Funding of $1 million will be provided in 2020‑21 to assist small businesses with electricity, water and
sewerage costs. Specifically, grants of $1 000 are available to support eligible embedded network
customers, and those eligible customers that did not receive the COVID‑19 electricity, water and/or
sewerage waiver.
Targeted Small Business Grants Program for Apprentices and Trainees

Funding of $2.1 million was committed to extend the Targeted Small Business Grant Program for
Apprentices and Trainees as part of the response to the COVID‑19 pandemic. Funding of $1.3 million
will be allocated in 2020‑21 to continue to provide a subsidy to small businesses that employ new
apprentices and trainees in the building and construction, tourism, hospitality and manufacturing
sectors. The program provides support to small business employers in eligible target industries that
are not entitled to make a claim under the Payroll Tax Rebate Scheme.
Tasmanian Trade Strategy

Funding of $1.3 million will be provided in 2020‑21 and 2021‑22 to implement the Interim Trade Action
Plan that was developed in response to the trade disruption caused by the COVID‑19 pandemic. The
interim action plan identifies actions to address urgent and immediate needs for trading businesses
and exporters over the next six months, with outcomes to be expected over subsequent years.
Tourism and Hospitality Financial Counselling

Funding of $100 000 will be allocated in 2020‑21 to continue the provision of business continuity and
cash flow advice and online coaching to tourism and hospitality businesses to assist in maximising
profitability in response to the impacts of the COVID‑19 pandemic.
Waratah‑Wynyard Coastal Pathway

Funding of $12 million will be provided to enable the Burnie City Council and Waratah‑Wynyard
Council to complete a coastal pathway between Cooee and Wynyard, including coastal remediation
and revetment works required to protect the pathway.
West Coast Wilderness Railway

The West Coast Wilderness Railway is an iconic West Coast attraction that helps attract visitors to the
region and Queenstown. The Budget provides $4 million in 2020‑21 to support the operation of the
Railway while passenger numbers continue to be restricted as a result of the COVID‑19 pandemic.
Other Key Deliverables

Additional Screen Production Investment Funding
Funding of $500 000 will be provided over two years, commencing in 2020‑21, for production finance
to drive the production of strategically important film and television projects in Tasmania by leveraging
investment from outside Tasmania. This has a direct economic and jobs benefit, plus income from
export, and operates as a soft advertisement for the State.
Adult Learning Strategy

Funding of $4.4 million will be provided over the 2020‑21 Budget and Forward Estimates to: expand
26TEN services; provide additional places for online literacy and numeracy volunteers training; and
formalise support services for adult learners.
Advanced Manufacturing
Funding of $400 000 will be provided in 2020‑21 to implement initial actions under the Advanced
Manufacturing Action Plan 2024. A focus for the period will be to deliver a Workforce Development
Plan for Tasmanian manufacturing and to facilitate industry led workforce development activities.
These activities will also inform the level of future funding to deliver the Action Plan which will be
included in the 2021‑22 Budget. The Department will also initiate the establishment of the Industry
Capability Network in Tasmania.
Bruny Island Landside Infrastructure

Funding of $7.5 million will be provided in 2020‑21 to upgrade Bruny Island landside infrastructure.
The works will upgrade the capacity of the ferry terminals.
Bus Services as part of the Hobart City Deal

The Government has committed $500 000 in 2021‑22 as part of the Hobart City Deal to establish a
reliable, sustainable and cost effective transport system.
Business Events Tasmania

Funding of $600 000 will be provided over the Budget and Forward Estimates to continue to support
the activities of Business Events Tasmania. In particular, the additional funding will support securing
events for northern Tasmania; undertaking research into the global event market; expanding the
Ambassador program; and undertaking more site visits with event organisers.
Collingwood Magpies Netball Support

Funding of $1.5 million will be provided from 2020‑21 to 2022‑23 to support a new three‑year
agreement for the Collingwood Magpies Netball team to play games in the National Netball League in
Tasmania. It will also provide broad development opportunities for access to coaching and official
clinics in the State.
Community Arts and Cultural Development Fund

Funding of $1 million will be provided over two years, commencing in 2020‑21, to support a program
of community arts and cultural development to deliver long‑term improvements in social health and
wellbeing through partnerships between the arts and non‑arts sectors.
Forestry Industry Value Add

Funding of $150 000 will be provided in 2020‑21 to support Biofuels Tasmania’s proposal for a
Commercial Feasibility Study to establish a southern wood pellet manufacturing plant.
Geoscience Initiative
Funding of $150 000 will be provided in 2020‑21 to increase investment attractiveness and assist in
de‑risking mineral exploration by collecting new geoscientific data, including continuing regional
geological mapping, and improving the currency and completeness of the Tasmanian Information on
Geoscience and Exploration Resources (TIGER) databases.
Hobart to Sorell Corridor ‑ Midway Point and Sorell Causeways

The State Government has committed $37 million to the Hobart to Sorell Corridor ‑ Midway Point and
Sorell Causeways, with $20 million provided over the Forward Estimates. This is in addition to the
Australian Government’s $150 million commitment for this project to upgrade the highway between
Hobart Airport and Sorell.
Infrastructure Stimulus Funding

Infrastructure Stimulus Funding of $40 million has been allocated over two years, commencing in
2020‑21. The stimulus funding is for a range of infrastructure projects including East Derwent
Highway local connections, Apsley River Bridge on the Great Eastern Drive, and Leith Interchange on
the Bass Highway.
IT Network Infrastructure Upgrades

Funding of $4 million will be provided over two years, commencing 2020‑21, to assist TasTAFE to
upgrade its IT network infrastructure and to support investment in critical applications.
Key Investment Project Delivery
Funding of $1 million will be provided over three years, commencing in 2020-21 to support the Office
of the Coordinator‑General to expand its specialised skills base and enable more active engagement
and support across major investment projects pursuant to recommendation 27 of PESRAC’s Interim
Report.
Macquarie Point Project Funding (Elizabeth Street Pier Sale Proceeds)

Funding of $5.2 million from the proceeds of the sale of the Elizabeth Street Pier site will be provided
to support key projects of the Macquarie Point Development Corporation in 2020‑21.
MAST Additional Support

Funding of $600 000 will be provided to Marine and Safety Tasmania in 2020‑21, including $350 000
to fund the replacement of the Cygnet Jetty, and $250 000 per annum for ongoing maintenance of
navigation aids and marine facilities.
NBL
Funding of $11.6 million will be provided to support the establishment of a Tasmanian NBL team. This
funding will support the sponsorship agreement entered into with Tasmania Basketball Pty Ltd along
with project management expertise to oversee the upgrade of the Derwent Entertainment Centre and
Wilkinsons Point Precinct. A total of $68.5 million has been allocated to the Department of
Communities Tasmania for the purchase and upgrade of the Derwent Entertainment Centre and
Wilkinsons Point Precinct, and the development of a multi‑sports facility at the site. For more
information see chapter 2 of this Budget Paper.
Office of the Coordinator‑General

Funding of $250 000 will be provided in 2020‑21 and 2021‑22 to help underpin planning for and
delivery of the extended Launceston City Deal and to identify and progress new opportunities
including those regarding the circular economy.
On‑demand Passenger Transport Implementation and Transition

Funding of $800 000 will be provided over two years, commencing in 2020‑21, to provide transition
assistance to support taxi industry incumbents to adapt to a new regulatory environment, as well as
funding to support implementation of the new framework.
Serco Global Services

Funding of $740 000 will be provided over the Budget and Forward Estimates to support the retention
of up to 120 full time equivalent employment positions in Burnie.
Tasman Highway Intelligent Transport Solution

Funding of $1.5 million will be provided in 2022‑23 to match the contribution from the Australian
Government. This will enable the expansion of the On Road Traveller Information System on Hobart
Arterial Roads currently funded from the Urban Congestion Fund.
Tasman Bridge Upgrade
Funding of $38 million has been committed in 2023‑24 to match funding from the Australian
Government to upgrade the safety and access of the pathways and associated strengthening of the
Tasman Bridge.
Tasmanian Renewable Energy Powerhouse

Funding of $3.8 million will be provided over the Budget and Forward Estimates to implement a suite
of initiatives under the Government’s renewable energy policy platform, including Project Marinus,
Battery of the Nation, the Tasmanian Renewable Energy Action Plan, the Tasmanian Renewable
Energy Target, the development of a Renewable Energy Coordination Framework, development of a
Tasmanian Bioenergy Vision (including consideration of the feasibility of supporting activities, such as
a Boiler Replacement Program), ensuring Tasmania’s interests are advanced as part of the national
energy reform agenda, reviewing the role of gas in the Tasmanian market and establishing
Renewables Tasmania.
Tasmanian Renewable Hydrogen Development Fund

Under the Government’s $50 million initiative to support the development of a renewable hydrogen
industry in Tasmania, funding of $1 million per annum for 10 years will be provided for Government
support, including assistance for renewable electricity supply for emerging hydrogen projects.
Additional funding of $3 million per annum over five years will be provided in this Budget to facilitate
the development of the renewable hydrogen industry in Tasmania, consistent with the Government’s
Vision and Goals for renewable hydrogen in Tasmania, as outlined in the Tasmanian Renewable
Action Plan. This may include feasibility studies, pilot projects, as well as renewable hydrogen
production and end use applications. This will also include the formation of a Hydrogen Development
Unit within the Energy Division of State Growth to support the establishment and growth of hydrogen
in Tasmania.
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Led Registered Training Organisation

Funding of $500 000 will be provided in 2020‑21 and a further $500 000 in 2021‑22 to support the
establishment of a Tourism and Hospitality Led Registered Training Organisation.
Unconformity Festival
Funding of $375 000 will be provided in 2020‑21 for the Unconformity Festival.
Waratah Local Recreation Infrastructure

Funding of $200 000 will be provided in 2020‑21 for the Waratah Rail Bridge tourism experience with
a further $100 000 to be provided in 2021‑22 for the Waratah Falls walking tracks.
wukalina Walk
Funding of $300 000 will be provided in 2020‑21 for continued support of the three night/four day
guided cultural walk through the larapuna/Bay of Fires and the wukalina/Mt Williams areas in the
State’s north east, the cultural homeland of the palawa over the next two seasons, as it continues to
establish itself in the Tasmanian tourism market.
OUTPUT GROUP RESTRUCTURE

The Department sought the approval of the Minister for the Arts, the Minister for Infrastructure and
Transport, the Minister for State Growth, and the then Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events, to
amend Output Groups and Outputs to more appropriately align the activities of the Department. The
following details the changes that have been made, by Ministerial Portfolio.
Minister for Education and Training

· Output 1.3 ‑ Skills Development has been renamed Skills and Workforce Development.
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport

· Output Group 2 ‑ Infrastructure has been renamed Infrastructure and Transport Services.
· Output 2.2 ‑ Infrastructure Strategy has transferred to Output 2.1 ‑ Infrastructure Tasmania.
· Output 2.3 ‑ Land Transport Safety has been renumbered to Output 2.2 and renamed Road User
Services.
· Output Group 2.4 ‑ Passenger Transport has been renumbered to Output 2.3.
· Output 2.5 ‑ Traffic Management and Engineering Services has transferred to a new Output the
Capital Investment Program.
· Output 6.2 ‑ Metropolitan General Access Services has been renamed General Access Services.
· Output 6.3 ‑ Rural and Special Needs School Bus Services has been renamed School Bus
Services.
· Output 6.5 ‑ Construction of Streets in Towns renumbered to Output 6.4.
· Output 92.874 ‑ Infrastructure Development has been renamed Network Planning.
· Output 92.890 ‑ Road Safety and Traffic Management has been renamed Road Safety Projects.
· Output 92.975 ‑ Asset Management and Output 92.895 ‑ Environmental Management have
merged with Output 92.973 ‑ Program Management.
· Output 92.976 ‑ Strategic Planning and Policy has merged with Output 2.1 ‑ Infrastructure
Tasmania.
Minister for State Growth

· Output 1.1 ‑ Coordinator‑General has been renamed Office of the Coordinator‑General.
Minister for the Arts
· Output Group 5 ‑ Culture and Creative Industries has been renamed Cultural and Tourism
Development.
· Output 91.750 ‑ Tasmanian Icon Program ‑ Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra has merged with
Output 91.580 Government Contribution to the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.
Minister for Small Business, Hospitality and Events

· In January 2020, a new Ministerial Portfolio was created and the activities associated with
supporting the visitor economy transferred from Output 5.4 ‑ Events and Hospitality to a new
Output 5.5 ‑ Visitor Economy Support.
Minister for Tourism

· In January 2020, the activities associated with supporting the visitor economy transferred from
Output 5.4 ‑ Events and Hospitality to a new Output 5.5 Visitor Economy Support.
For comparative purposes, the 2019‑20 estimates have been restructured consistent with the new
structure.

OUTPUT INFORMATION
Outputs of the Department of State Growth are provided under the following Output Groups:
· Output Group 1 ‑ Industry, Skills Development and Business Growth;
· Output Group 2 ‑ Infrastructure and Transport Services;
· Output Group 3 ‑ Energy Policy and Advice;
· Output Group 4 ‑ Resources Policy and Regulatory Services;
· Output Group 5 ‑ Cultural and Tourism Development;
· Output Group 6 ‑ Subsidies and Concessions;
· Output Group 89 ‑ Public Building Maintenance Program; and
· Output Group 90 ‑ COVID‑19 Response and Recovery.
Table 11.2 provides an Output Group Expense Summary for the Department.

To enable the presentation of this important information, new Output Groups have been established.
Output Group 89 ‑ Public Building Maintenance Program, reflects expenditure under the
Government’s Public Building Maintenance Program and Output Group 90 ‑ COVID‑19 Response and
Recovery, reflects expenditure allocated to specific Government COVID‑19 response and recovery
initiatives. Further information in relation to these outputs is provided in the Key Deliverables section
of this chapter.
Table 11.2: Output Group Expense Summary

2019‑20 2020‑21 2021‑22 2022‑23 2023‑24
Budget Budget Estimate Estimate Estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000


Output Group 1 ‑ Industry, Skills Development and
Business Growth
1.3 Skills and Workforce Development 134 502 132 734 128 866 120 159 122 723
134 502 132 734 128 866 120 159 122 723
Output Group 90 ‑ COVID‑19 Response and
Recovery
90.2 Rapid Response Skills Initiative1 .... 6 000 .... .... ....
90.4 Targeted Small Business Grants Program for
Apprentices and Trainees1 .... 1 333 .... .... ....
90.25 Priority Industry Skills Funding ‑ More Teachers
at TasTAFE1 .... 1 000 1 000 .... ....
90.26 Expansion of the Apprentices and Trainees
Small Business Grant1 .... .... 5 400 5 400 ....
90.27 Funding of Key VET Courses (JobTrainer)1 .... 21 000 .... .... ....
.... 29 333 6 400 5 400 ....


Output Group 2 ‑ Infrastructure and Transport
Services
2.1 Infrastructure Tasmania2 3 260 18 340 26 720 37 012 29 052
2.2 Road User Services3 26 301 31 887 29 347 29 589 28 908
2.3 Passenger Transport 6 015 6 579 6 706 6 429 6 569
35 576 56 806 62 773 73 030 64 529
Output Group 6 ‑ Subsidies and Concessions
6.1 Shipping and Ferry Subsidies 1 167 1 190 1 214 1 238 1 263
6.2 General Access Services 63 202 64 724 66 285 67 886 69 527
6.3 School Bus Services 38 420 39 108 39 809 40 526 41 255
6.4 Construction of Streets in Towns 52 52 52 52 52
102 841 105 074 107 360 109 702 112 097
Recovery
90.15 Essential Air Freight Services Bass Strait1 .... 4 130 .... .... ....
90.16 International Air Freight Assistance1 .... 2 397 .... .... ....
90.23 Waratah‑Wynyard Coastal Pathway1 .... 6 000 6 000 .... ....
90.28 Airport Infrastructure1 .... 7 500 7 500 .... ....
.... 20 027 13 500 .... ....

Table 11.2: Output Group Expense Summary (continued)

2019‑20 2020‑21 2021‑22 2022‑23 2023‑24
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Grants and Subsidies 23 631 30 350 27 590 26 898 22 925

Capital Investment Program 166 015 161 768 162 244 170 460 167 991

Minister for Energy

Output Group 3 ‑ Energy Policy and Advice
3.1 Energy Policy and Advice4 6 274 15 428 9 262 9 002 7 242
6 274 15 428 9 262 9 002 7 242
Recovery
90.18 Small Business Energy Support Grant
Program1 .... 1 000 .... .... ....
.... 1 000 .... .... ....


Output Group 1 ‑ Industry, Skills Development and
Business Growth
1.1 Office of the Coordinator‑General 5 21 166 33 926 22 111 20 748 6 647
1.2 Industry and Business Development6,7 44 535 51 152 29 919 28 708 26 549
65 701 85 078 52 030 49 456 33 196
Recovery
90.3 Business Support Loan Scheme – Interest
Costs1 .... 1 000 1 000 500 ....
90.9 Digital Ready for Business Program1 .... 50 .... .... ....
90.11 Rural Financial Counselling Service1 .... 100 .... .... ....
.... 1 150 1 000 500 ....

Minister for Resources

Output Group 4 ‑ Resources Policy and Regulatory
Services
4.1 Forestry Policy and Reform8 2 459 3 291 1 118 1 142 1 161
4.2 Mineral Resources9 11 502 10 948 8 109 7 438 7 592
13 961 14 239 9 227 8 580 8 753



2019‑20 2020‑21 2021‑22 2022‑23 2023‑24
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000


Output Group 5 ‑ Cultural and Tourism Development

5.1 Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery 10 226 10 918 10 196 10 406 10 641
5.2 Arts Industry Development10 16 505 13 654 9 344 7 938 8 081
5.3 Screen Industry Development 2 148 1 925 1 946 1 715 1 739
28 879 26 497 21 486 20 059 20 461
Output Group 89 ‑ Public Building Maintenance
Program
89.1 Public Building Maintenance Program11 .... 3 344 400 .... ....
.... 3 344 400 .... ....
Recovery
90.1 Cultural and Creative Industries Support1 .... 550 .... .... ....
.... 550 .... .... ....




5.4 Events and Hospitality12 21 202 25 886 18 415 9 578 6 972
21 202 25 886 18 415 9 578 6 972
Recovery
90.6 Tourism and Hospitality Financial Counselling1 .... 100 .... .... ....
90.8 Small Business Grants Program .... 600 .... .... ....
90.22 Peak Body Support Fund1 .... 500 .... .... ....
90.24 Small Business Sustainability and Recovery
Assistance Package1 .... 20 000 .... .... ....
.... 21 200 .... .... ....


2019‑20 2020‑21 2021‑22 2022‑23 2023‑24
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000


5.5 Visitor Economy Support13 2 950 3 820 1 704 1 627 150
2 950 3 820 1 704 1 627 150
Recovery
90.21 Make Yourself at Home Travel Vouchers1 .... 12 500 .... .... ....
.... 12 500 .... .... ....

TOTAL 618 895 762 507 638 205 620 550

583 283

Notes:
1. Refer to Table 11.1 Key Deliverables Statement for further information.
2. The increase in Infrastructure Tasmania reflects additional funding for Tamar Estuary ‑ Urban Water Infrastructure
Upgrades.
3. The increase in Road User Services in 2020‑21 primarily reflects updated Road Safety Levy expenditure estimates to
align with the Towards Zero ‑ Tasmanian Road Safety Strategy 2017‑26.
4. The increase in Energy Policy and Advice in 2020‑21 reflects additional funding for the Tasmanian Renewable Energy
Powerhouse and Tasmanian Renewable Hydrogen Development Fund initiatives and Basslink legal fees.
5. The increase in Office of the Coordinator‑General in 2020‑21 reflects the profile of funding for Northern Cities Major
Development Initiative ‑ Launceston.
6. The increase in Industry and Business Development in 2020‑21 primarily reflects additional funding for Macquarie Point
Project Funding (Elizabeth Street Pier Sale Proceeds), Tasmanian Trade Strategy, and Advanced Manufacturing.
7. The Industry and Business Development Output includes funding that relates to strategies and activities that are the
responsibility of the Minister for Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries, the Minister for Science and
Technology, the Minister for Trade, and the Minister for Small Business, Hospitality and Events.
8. The decrease in Forestry Policy and Reform in 2021‑22 reflects the expenditure profile of the Tasmanian Forests
Agreement funding.
9. The decrease in Mineral Resources in 2021‑22 reflects the profile of funding for the Mining Exploration Grants Program
and the relocation of Mineral Resources Tasmania to Burnie.
10. The decrease in Arts Industry Development reflects the profile of funding for Academy of Creative Arts and Performing
Industries (the Hedberg).
11. The increase in 2020‑21 reflects the Public Building Maintenance Program funding for works at the Tasmanian Museum
and Art Gallery.
12. The variation in Events and Hospitality primarily reflects the profile of funding for the Mona Foma, Dark MOFO and
Event Attraction Fund initiatives, and the current Hawthorn Football Club agreement.
13. The variation in Visitor Economy Support primarily reflects the profile of funding for Tourism and Hospitality Supply,
Reimagining the Gorge, and Strahan Visitor Centre ‑ transformation.
Output Group 1: Industry, Skills Development and Business

Growth
1.1 Office of the Coordinator‑General
The Office of the Coordinator‑General is Tasmania’s principal entity to attract and support investment
in the State. The activities of the Office are a fundamental element to the Government’s agenda of
promoting and attracting investment for Tasmania and creating jobs. Outcomes of the Office of the
Coordinator‑General are achieved for clients and for Tasmania by working collaboratively across the
broader Department of State Growth, other state and Australian Government agencies, statutory
authorities and local government. The Office operates broadly across four interconnected areas
including Investment Attraction and Promotion, Major Project Facilitation, the Northern Cities Major
Development Initiative and Red Tape Reduction, which incorporates the role of a Small Business
Advocate who assists small businesses trying to resolve disputes with larger organisations
1.2 Industry and Business Development

The Industry and Business Development Output:
· focuses on maximising growth and job creation through business and industry. The Output
provides a regional interface to engage with Tasmanian businesses and supports the State’s core
industries to leverage their competitive strengths;
· provides a range of services that support the growth of Tasmanian businesses. This includes
support for small business through business development services and online tools, and
information on starting, running and growing a business; and
· includes a range of international engagement functions to promote economic growth including:

export support; economic diplomacy; international brand building; businesses and skilled migration
promotion; and Antarctic gateway development. The Trade and International Relations function
works across government and industry partners to optimise Tasmania’s international market
development across a range of goods and services sectors.
1.3 Skills and Workforce Development

Skills Tasmania is responsible for:
· managing Tasmania’s publicly funded training and workforce development system, directing
Government training subsidies to training that is relevant to key industries; supporting innovation
and economic growth; and delivering positive employment outcomes;
· developing policy and strategy relating to skills and workforce development. This work has two key
components: facilitating the delivery of high quality vocational education and training by TasTAFE
and other Registered Training Organisations; and working with industry to support workforce
development activities that assist Tasmanian enterprises to attract and retain the skilled workers
they need to grow and to strategically deploy skills in the workplace to drive business productivity;
and
· managing the regulation of apprenticeships and traineeships, providing support services to RTOs
and for the overall management and performance monitoring of the Tasmanian training system.
Table 11.3: Performance Information ‑ Output Group 11

Unit of 2017‑18 2018‑19 2019‑20 2020‑21
Performance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target

Publish the Annual Red Tape Reduction
Report and continue to reduce red tape by
addressing issues identified in the report2 Yes/No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Investment facilitated by the Office of the
Coordinator‑General3 $ million 378 559 673 300
International students commencing studies in

Tasmania4 Number 5 272 8 107 8 777 5 272
Supporting access to a skilled workforce
through State nomination of skilled
migrants5 Number 1 626 2 132 2 970 1 750
Grow the value of Tasmania’s premium
exports to international markets6 $ million 3 170 3 098 3 255 3 500
Provision of information and advisory
services to SMEs7 Number 5 483 5 874 14 649 5 800
Policy, project and program advice and
implementation meets the expectations of Stakeholder
stakeholders8 feedback survey Satisfied Satisfied Satisfied Satisfied
VET Graduates employed after training9 % of total 80.3 78.4 79.7 79.7
VET Graduates with improved employment
status after training10 % of total 59.7 59.2 71.3 71.3
Apprentice/Trainee commencements11 Number 5 035 5 519 4 177 4 177
Apprentice/Trainee in training12 Number 8 290 9 561 9 239 9 239

Notes:
5. The performance measure of Total VET commencements is not reported as the data is no longer available.
6. The Annual Red Tape Reduction Report produced and published each year lists red tape reduction issues identified for
Government action and reports progress against these actions.
7. This measure includes investment where the Office of the Coordinator‑General has: directly engaged with an entity to
promote or support new, or retain existing, investment in Tasmania; provided investment facilitation services including
advice, process identification and navigation, and engagement with linked parties; or provided recommendations to
Government resulting in financial or other support to a project. In 2019‑20, the Office continued to actively promote
Tasmania’s industry and location strengths to investors and directly facilitated projects worth over $673 million,
exceeding the target of $340 million, bringing the total of investment facilitated since 2015‑16 to nearly $2.2 billion.
8. Travel restrictions and border closures in response to the COVID‑19 pandemic have had a significant impact on the
international education sector and student numbers nationally. The performance measure for 2020‑21 includes students
who commence on‑campus courses remotely, including offshore, in response to border restrictions.
9. Figure includes nominations under the 190 Skilled Nominated visa, 489 Skilled Regional visa, and 187 Regional
Sponsored Migration Scheme visa, as well as the 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, which was introduced in November
2019 to replace the 489 Skilled Regional visa. The target for 2020‑21 is less than the actual for 2019‑20 due to the
impacts of COVID‑19 on the Australian Government Migration Program. The Australian Government has not yet
communicated full details of the size and nature of individual state and territory nominated visa programs.
10. The value of Premium Exports is calculated as total goods exports less iron ores and concentrates.
11. This measure captures the number of advice services and assistance packages, provided by Business Tasmania,
Enterprise Centres, Digital Ready, and targeted industry‑specific grants programs. The 2019‑20 actual outcome is
reflective of a significant increase in enquiries to Business Tasmania in response to the COVID‑19 pandemic.
12. Satisfaction and outcomes are measured by feedback from the Minister’s Office and, where appropriate, colleagues and
clients. The feedback focuses on the quality, relevance and timeliness of advice.
13. The data for VET Graduates employed after training is sourced from National Centre for Vocational Education Research
Limited (NCVER) Student Outcomes Survey 2019, released December 2019. This data relates to graduates from 2018.

14. The data for VET Graduates with improved employment status after training is sourced from NCVER Student Outcomes
Survey 2019 (Table 21), released December 2019. Improved employment status after training, is employment status
changing from not employed before training to employed after training, or employed at a higher skill level after training, or
received a job related benefit as reported by the graduate.
15. Apprentice/trainee commencements represents the number of Tasmanian trainees and apprentices who began their
apprenticeship or traineeship in the 12 months to 30 June 2020. Figures sourced from Skills Tasmania internal data as at
August 2020.
16. Apprentice/Trainee in training represents the number of Tasmanian Apprentice and Trainees undertaking training as at
30 June 2020. Figures sourced from Skills Tasmania internal data as at August 2020.
Output Group 2: Infrastructure and Transport

2.1 Infrastructure Tasmania
The Government established Infrastructure Tasmania to provide a coordinated approach to the
planning and delivery of all major infrastructure in Tasmania.
Infrastructure Tasmania’s core functions are:

· assessment and prioritisation of major publicly funded infrastructure;
· coordination of funding submissions under State and Australian Government budget processes,
including;
- management of Tasmania’s interface with Infrastructure Australia;
- provision of advice on a range of infrastructure related issues and initiatives;
· coordination and delivery of strategic infrastructure solutions across all levels of government;
· leading the development of an infrastructure strategy for the State; and
· completion of reviews and investigations at the request of the Government.
2.2 Road User Services

This Output provides the legislation, regulatory policies and practices to support an efficient, safe and
reliable land transport system that connects people, enhances visitor experiences and supports state
growth, with a focus on:
· providing strategic road safety policy advice, supporting the Road Safety Advisory Council,
encouraging community involvement in road safety, delivering road safety education and
awareness programs for Tasmanians and visitors, and administering the School Crossing Patrol
Officer program;
· delivery of all registration and licensing services to the Tasmanian community including, but not
limited to, developing and maintaining legislation, business policies, practices and procedures,
providing information, collection of fees and delivering services relating to the registration of
vehicles and licensing of drivers; and
· developing, encouraging and enforcing compliance with state‑based regulations for

roadworthiness, vehicle standards, dimensions and mass limits, loading and operation of vehicles;
and undertaking management of approved inspection stations and transport operation schemes.

2.3 Passenger Transport
This Output manages the regulation and delivery of passenger transport services that support the
efficient, equitable and appropriate movement of people, including the administration of targeted
transport assistance schemes and subsidies for students, the unemployed, aged pensioners and
persons living with a disability, with a focus on:
· the sustainable delivery of passenger transport services;
· administering contracts for the delivery of regular passenger transport services in metropolitan,
urban fringe and regional and rural areas; and
· implementation of initiatives to support the uptake of passenger transport.

Unit of 2017‑18 2018‑19 2019‑20 2020‑21

Proposals assessed by Infrastructure
Tasmania within required timeframes2 % 100 100 100 100
Reviews requested by Government
completed by Infrastructure Tasmania
within required timeframes2 % 100 100 67 100
Provision of effective support to the
Government by providing road safety and
road transport policy advice and
information to enable informed decision
making3 Satisfaction Satisfied Satisfied Satisfied Satisfied
Motor Registry System availability % 99 99 99 99
Vehicles found to be unregistered of those
checked4 % 0.63 0.65 na na
Speed Limit reviews completed within 28
days of request5 % 72 74 71 80
Safety reviews completed within 28 days of
request6 % 98 94 94 90
Wheelchair accessible taxis (WAT) licensed7 Number 76 69 67 67
Average bus age on contracted services8 Number of years 14.8 13.5 13.9 14.9

Notes:
1. The performance measure ‘Heavy Vehicles found overweight’ is no longer reported as heavy vehicle compliance and
enforcement is now the responsibility of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.
2. Proposals are publicly‑funded major economic infrastructure proposals. Timeframes will be developed on a case by case
basis and documented in Infrastructure Tasmania’s yearly work program.
3. Satisfaction and outcomes are largely measured by feedback from the Minister’s Office, Secretary, relevant Deputy
Secretary and, where appropriate, colleagues and clients.
4. This measure is based upon Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras in accordance with the
Memorandum of Understanding between the Department and the Motor Accidents Insurance Board. Data is not
available due to a change in the ANPR service delivery model. The Transport Services Group is reviewing this measure
in collaboration with Tasmania Police.
5. Speed is a key factor in road safety and this measure ensures that requests for speed limit reviews are completed in a
timely manner.
6. The Department receives many requests for safety reviews at junctions and other road locations and this measure
reports on the timeliness of the safety assessment and response to request process.
7. The target has been reduced following a review of the licence register, which revealed a number of inactive licences.
8. This is a measure of the effectiveness of government strategies to ensure that the average age of buses on government
contracted services is appropriate.
Output Group 3: Energy Policy and Advice
3.1 Energy Policy and Advice

This Output provides policy advice and support to the Minister for Energy on matters affecting energy
in Tasmania. The aim is to maintain an efficient and effective regulatory structure for the Tasmanian
energy sector, for the benefit of Tasmanian energy consumers, with a focus on:
· implementing the Government’s Renewable Energy Agenda, including the development and
actioning of a Tasmanian Renewable Energy Action Plan and the Tasmanian Renewable Hydrogen
Action Plan to ensure energy is well placed to contribute to, and enable, future economic growth in
Tasmania;
· supporting key strategic renewable energy projects including Battery of the Nation, Project Marinus
and Hydrogen;
· enhancing the framework to support the affordability and sustainability of energy markets and
prices in Tasmania;
· supporting the continuing implementation of reforms to the Tasmanian electricity supply industry;
· supporting the Minister in his Shareholder Minister responsibilities for the State‑owned electricity
businesses;
· advancing Tasmania’s interests in National Energy Market policy reforms and developments;
· monitoring Tasmania’s energy security and continuing to improve the preparedness to deal with
any high impact, low probability supply emergencies; and
· managing programs and projects related to energy, as requested by the Government.

Unit of 2017‑18 2018‑19 2019‑20 2020‑21

Attend emergency security meetings and
participate in emergency exercises at both
the state and national level Number 2 4 5 2
Policy, project and program advice and
analysis meets the expectations of
stakeholders1 Satisfaction Satisfied Satisfied Satisfied Satisfied

Note:
1. Satisfaction and outcomes are measured by feedback from the Minister’s Office and, where appropriate, colleagues and
Output Group 4: Resources Policy and Regulatory Services

4.1 Forestry Policy and Reform
This Output provides high level support on forest resource policy and management issues including
strategic policy projects, program delivery and facilitation of a number of inter‑agency committees.
It has a focus on forest policy projects of strategic importance as well as delivery of specific programs
to assist the development and growth of the forest industry. The Output facilitates a number of
inter‑agency committees relating to forest policy and programs.
4.2 Mineral Resources

This Output facilitates mineral exploration and mining development and fosters and encourages
responsible land management in Tasmania, with a focus on:
· improving the quality and quantity of geoscience information, essential to the encouragement of
mineral exploration and responsible land management, including the continued development of the
TIGER data management system and a comprehensive three dimensional geological model of the
State;
· promoting Tasmania nationally and internationally as being highly prospective for mineral
exploration and mining through targeted and strategic marketing; and
· providing information for sustainable land use planning and infrastructure development decisions
through activities such as geohazard mapping, resource identification to protect against
sterilisation and management and rehabilitation of abandoned mining lands.
This Output also ensures the responsible management of the State’s mineral resources and a fair and
sustainable return to the community when a resource of metallic, construction, industrial and fuel
minerals or geothermal energy is developed. This is achieved by focusing on:
· assessment and regulation of legal titles for mineral tenements; and
· managing the royalty regime and collecting fees and rentals.

Unit of 2017‑18 2018‑19 2019‑20 2020‑21

Project management, policy advice and
analysis is consistent with stakeholder
expectations1 Satisfaction Satisfied Satisfied Satisfied Satisfied
Tasmania’s percentage of industry’s mineral
exploration expenditure in Australia2 % 1.0 0.9 0.5 1.3
Area covered by modern geoscientific data
collection techniques with subsequent
1:25 000 geological mapping coverage3 % 63.8 64.7 82.1 78
Programmed abandoned mining lands
rehabilitation projects completed % 100 100 60 100

Notes:
1. Satisfaction and outcomes are measured by feedback from the Minister's Office and, where appropriate, colleagues and
2. Statistics derived from the first three quarters of each financial year from ABS exploration data.
3. The definition of modern remote sensing data and mapping is defined as data created from 1996 onwards.
Output Group 5: Cultural and Tourism Development

5.1 Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Through the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, this Output aims to increase community
understanding of the cultural and natural world by collecting, conserving, interpreting and researching
material evidence within the areas of humanities including visual arts, history and anthropology and
the biological and physical sciences. It provides the community with opportunities to experience the
past and the present, invites participation in the State’s collection and offers a stimulating museum
and art environment.
5.2 Arts Industry Development

This Output focuses on working with Tasmanian artists and arts organisations to support this
important industry. It aims to broaden the engagement of Tasmanians in the arts, highlight the State’s
diverse arts and cultural sector and build the sustainability of arts businesses. This is achieved
through a range of industry development programs and projects, coupled with the provision of funding
to individual artists, arts organisations and major Tasmanian cultural institutions to assist their
planning and realisation of projects, as well as to develop and present new work. These projects
generate economic activity, create employment opportunities and add to Tasmania’s cultural tourist
attractions. The Output also includes investment funding and professional assistance to Tasmanian
museums (other than TMAG), art galleries and moveable cultural heritage organisations, as a key
part of the Government’s ongoing support for the preservation of the State’s moveable cultural
heritage.
5.3 Screen Industry Development

This Output aims to build on the success that has occurred in the sector through increased local,
interstate and international screen production in this State. It also provides support for professional
and project development, and the development of interactive games. In doing so, it seeks to promote
Tasmanian talent and stories to a worldwide audience and provide employment and increased
economic activity in the State. This Output also aims to position Tasmania as a centre for the creation
and development of quality content in the digital media environment as an important part of the
growing creative industries sector.
5.4 Events and Hospitality

This Output aims to build and sustain a strong events sector, promote investment and support for the
sector, and maximise the value and return on investment of events supported by the Government
through major event partnerships, and grant and development programs. The aim is to develop a
seasonally balanced events portfolio that brings people to Tasmania; supports the visitor economy;
gets people moving around the State; encourages positive conversation about Tasmania; creates job
opportunities; benefits communities through economic stimulus; and makes Tasmania the boutique
events capital of Australia. This Output includes oversight of Princes Wharf No.1 Shed, a key event
venue on the Hobart waterfront.
This Output also supports hospitality industry development including working closely with the
Tasmanian Hospitality Association to address key issues facing the industry. This includes
collaboration with Output 1.3 to support skills and capability development, career pathways,
recruitment and retention, and provide consistent high quality service. This Output also supports
raising the industry profile and improving profitability and sustainability.
5.5 Visitor Economy Support

This Output supports supply‑side activities for the development of the tourism industry. Actions are
guided by the T21 Visitor Economy plan between government and industry with the objective of
growing capacity and opportunity. This includes collaboration across government to progress priority
projects through policy, and program development and delivery.

Unit of 2017‑18 2018‑19 2019‑20 2020‑21

Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
TMAG Total Visitors1 Number 446 707 451 653 264 665 375 000

Arts Industry Development
Attendance at selected cultural venues2 Number 319 274 324 000 122 431 325 000
Contribution to Gross State Product of
selected arts industries3 $ million 69.9 73.3 na na
Attendance at selected performing arts
events4 Number na 282 456 222 875 290 000
Number of artists, arts and museum‑workers
supported5 Number na na 1 327 1 200

Screen Industry Development
Developed projects that advance into
production6 Ratio 3.78:1 3.08:1 5.18:1 10:1
Leveraged spend in the State7 Ratio 4.52:1 6.83:1 4.32:1 4:1

Notes:
1. TMAG Total Visitors represents the combined number of visits made across the TMAG sites.
2. Attendance at selected cultural venues includes only those organisations receiving assistance under Arts Tasmania’s
Cultural Heritage Program. Organisations receiving assistance change from year to year. The significant decline is due to
the impact of COVID‑19 suppression measures, with venues closed from March 2020, and annual changes in clients
funded under the Cultural Heritage Program.
3. Contribution to gross state product of selected arts industries is taken from the annual ABS publication 5220.0 Australian
National Accounts: State Accounts released in November. Actual figures are subject to change due to ongoing revision
of data supplied by the ABS (see Cat.5220.0 Table 7 ‑ Expenditure, Income and Industry Components of Gross State
Product). This includes historical figures for previous financial years. Targets are adjusted, where necessary, to ensure
they are appropriate in the context of revised ABS figures. 2019‑20 data will be released in November 2020.
4. Attendance figures are sourced from latest annual reports from Administered Outputs and Special projects in State
Budget papers. Reductions are due to the combined impact of the Theatre Royal/Hedberg redevelopment and the
impact of COVID‑19 and noting the 2019‑20 period is a non‑Ten Days on The Island year.
5. Number of Tasmanian artists, arts workers and museum‑workers employed on paid engagements in approved
applications during the 2019‑20 financial year. Also includes artists with work purchased under the COLLECT Art
Purchase Scheme. Decline in target for 2020‑21 is reflective of completion of COVID‑19 Response and Recovery
Measures with all other budget items to the sector remaining unchanged.
6. The industry standard ratio for developed projects advancing into production is 10:1. The ratio varies due to the time
taken by some projects achieve a production outcome. The KPI is calculated over three years. This may result in
previously reported actuals being restated to reflect the final actual position.
7. The calculation of the actual Tasmanian spend leveraged by productions is updated as projects acquit against
investments. This may result in previously reported actuals being restated to reflect the final actual position.
Output Group 6: Subsidies and Concessions

6.1 Shipping and Ferry Subsidies
This Output relates to payments for the provision of services for the Bruny Island Ferry, Furneaux
Shipping and King Island Shipping.
6.2 General Access Services

This Output relates to the contract funding provided to suppliers of public bus services, including
school day only services. As part of the Output Restructure, this Output now includes funding
reallocated from Output 6.4 Non‑Metropolitan General Access Services and additional funding from
the Administered Expense item Student‑Only Passenger Services to more accurately reflect the cost
of general access bus services.
6.3 School Bus Services

This Output relates to contract payments to suppliers of school bus services. As part of the Output
Restructure, this Output includes some funding reallocated from the Administered Expense item
Student‑Only Passenger Services to more accurately reflect the cost of school bus services.
6.4 Construction of Streets in Towns

This Output contributes to the construction of streets as provided under the Local Government
(Highways) Act 1982 and the Local Government Act 1993.
CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM

Table 11.8 provides financial information for the Department’s Capital Investment Program. More
information on the Capital Investment Program is provided in chapter 6 of The Budget Budget
Paper No 1.
Table 11.8: Capital Investment Program1,2

Estimated 2020‑21 2021‑22 2022‑23 2023‑24
Total Forward Forward Forward
Cost Budget Estimate Estimate Estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

New Infrastructure Commitments

Bruny Island Landside Infrastructure 7 500 7 500 .... .... ....
Bus Services as part of the Hobart City Deal 500 .... 500 .... ....
Freight Access Bridge Upgrades3 31 050 6 000 6 000 .... ....

Greater Hobart Traffic Solution3,4,5 200 821 .... .... 25 000 58 000
Infrastructure Stimulus Funding3,6 86 750 44 800 29 500 .... ....
Midland Highway3,5,7 515 000 .... .... 27 000 28 000
Roads of Strategic Importance3,5,8 786 251 .... 25 000 40 000 65 000
South East Traffic Solution5,9 64 000 .... 500 5 500 14 000
Urban Congestion Fund3,4,5,10 87 700 .... .... 3 000 ....

Existing Infrastructure Commitments

A Workforce for Now and the Future 200 100 .... .... ....

Bridge Renewal Program Ongoing 5 112 2 200 1 700 ....
Brooker Highway ‑ Elwick, Goodwood, Howard
Roads3 32 000 1 222 .... .... ....
Domain Highway Planning3 5 000 1 200 .... .... ....
Esk Main Road 13 000 247 .... .... ....
Extending the Great Eastern Drive ‑ Binalong Bay
Road 4 500 2 200 2 200 .... ....
Freight Access Bridge Upgrades3 31 050 2 765 .... .... ....
Great Eastern Drive 6 300 350 .... .... ....
Greater Hobart Traffic Solution3,4,5 200 821 17 272 26 657 27 824 20 696
Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Ongoing 6 048 2 733 .... ....
Infrastructure Maintenance Ongoing 75 991 76 708 78 553 80 496
Infrastructure Stimulus Funding3,6 86 750 12 450 .... .... ....
Launceston and Tamar Valley Traffic Vision5 75 080 7 322 2 609 4 489 18 865
Midland Highway3,7 515 000 23 107 8 864 44 293 24 710
Mowbray Connector 7 000 261 .... .... ....
Table 11.8: Capital Investment Program (continued)

Estimated 2020‑21 2021‑22 2022‑23 2023‑24
Total Forward Forward Forward
Cost Budget Estimate Estimate Estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Network Planning Ongoing 906 1 115 1 081 1 111
New Bridgewater Bridge3,5 576 000 33 000 65 000 188 000 267 250
Program Management Ongoing 7 806 7 929 8 129 8 299
Road Safety Projects Ongoing 11 706 16 644 13 674 11 999
Roads of Strategic Importance3,5,8 786 251 98 422 143 987 106 034 141 813
Roads Package to Support Tasmania's Visitor
Economy 66 067 26 339 10 987 .... ....
South East Traffic Solution5,9,11 64 000 698 15 659 6 290 2 539
State Road Upgrades ‑ North West and West Coast

Region5,11 50 050 10 750 9 781 12 815 7 131
State Road Upgrades ‑ Northern Region12 54 182 12 593 12 970 3 898 1 475
State Road Upgrades ‑ Southern Region12 99 837 42 806 10 877 2 148 5 252
Tasmanian Journeys 800 720 50 .... ....
Traffic Management and Engineering Services Ongoing 3 507 3 551 3 594 3 641
Urban Congestion Fund3,4,5,10 87 700 8 768 22 053 15 000 13 333
West Tamar Highway Traffic Solution 12 677 12 677 .... .... ....

Total CIP Allocations 484 645 504 074 618 022 773 610

Notes:
1. The profile of funding for the CIP varies significantly from year to year due to the cash flow requirements of specific
capital projects.
2. All road project estimates are provided at the P50 level. This is based on the project cost with sufficient contingency to
provide a 50 per cent likelihood that this cost will not be exceeded. On this basis, projects are managed at a
whole‑of‑program level to achieve a balance in cost estimation.
3. This project includes co‑contribution funding from the Australian Government. For further information, refer to chapter 6
of The Budget Budget Paper No 1.
4. This project includes the State Government's and Australian Government's co‑contribution commitment of $65 million for
the Tasman Bridge Upgrade.
5. This project includes funding beyond the 2020‑21 Budget and Forward Estimates.
6. This initiative is funded by the State and Australian Governments. It will support the undertaking of a number of important
road and bridge projects throughout the State and also provide support for the construction industry.
7. This project includes additional funding of $50.2 million from the Australian Government and $20 million from the State
Government.
8. This project includes the Australian Government's commitment of $150 million to the Hobart to Sorell Corridor Midway
Point and Sorell Causeways, as well as funding for the Hobart Airport Interchange.
9. This project includes the State's commitment of $37 million to the Hobart to Sorell Corridor Midway Point and Sorell
Causeways.
10. This project includes the State Government's and Australian Government's co‑contribution commitment of $1.5 million
each for the Tasman Bridge Intelligent Transport Solutions
11. This project includes the balance of the State funding contribution to the Roads of Strategic Importance.
12. The State Government's contribution to the Midland Highway is incorporated in State Road Upgrades ‑ Southern Region
and State Road Upgrades ‑ Northern Region.
Roads
Funding of $484.6 million has been allocated in 2020‑21 for roads infrastructure projects, with total
roads funding over the Budget and Forward Estimates estimated at $2.4 billion, including $1.3 billion
of Australian Government funding.
The Government is committed to the construction of the new Bridgewater Bridge, which has a target
completion of 2024. This will ensure future infrastructure needs continue to be met by the
Government’s strategic investment in important projects for the Tasmanian community.
Road investment is managed on a program basis to allow greatest flexibility in delivery of projects,
adjusting for stakeholder feedback and approvals timeframes. These programs include:
· Greater Hobart Traffic Solution;
· Infrastructure Stimulus Funding;
· Launceston and Tamar Valley Traffic Vision;
· Roads Package to Support Tasmania’s Visitor Economy;
· Roads of Strategic Importance;
· South East Traffic Solution;
· State Road Upgrades ‑ North West and West Coast Regions;
· State Road Upgrades ‑ Northern Region;
· State Road Upgrades ‑ Southern Region;
· Urban Congestion Fund; and
· West Tamar Highway Traffic Solution.
For more information in relation to the Roads Program see chapter 6 of The Budget Budget Paper No
1.
Rail
The Government has committed funding of $11.6 million for rail infrastructure in the 2020‑21 Budget
for Tasmanian Railway Pty Ltd, bringing total funding over the Budget and Forward Estimates to
$261.3 million. This includes $110.9 million of Australian Government funding.
The total funding includes the Tasmanian Government commitment of $68 million to match the
Australian Government contribution to Tranche 3 of the Tasmanian Freight Rail Revitalisation
Program. This will provide for upgrades of priority sections of the State’s freight rail network, with all
key rail freight corridors benefiting from this investment. Funding under the Tasmanian Freight Rail
Revitalisation Program is provided as equity to Tasmanian Railway Pty Ltd through Finance‑General.
DETAILED BUDGET STATEMENTS

Table 11.9: Statement of Comprehensive Income
2019‑20 2020‑21 2021‑22 2022‑23 2023‑24

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Revenue and other income

Appropriation revenue - operating1 373 257 458 240 373 487 343 482 323 756
Appropriation revenue - capital2 197 238 260 727 251 199 214 025 273 535
Other revenue from government3 .... 25 457 .... .... ....
Grants4 137 556 254 948 275 340 427 034 510 192
Sales of goods and services 4 255 4 255 4 255 4 255 4 255
Fees and fines 14 476 14 862 15 351 15 757 16 263
Interest 2 380 1 180 1 180 1 180 1 180

Other revenue5 2 172 5 122 12 402 19 722 21 442
Total revenue 731 334 1 024 791 933 214 1 025 455 1 150 623
Net gain/(loss) on non-financial assets 4 4 4 4 4
Total income 731 338 1 024 795 933 218 1 025 459 1 150 627

Expenses
Employee benefits 69 479 74 768 74 368 74 305 72 858
Depreciation and amortisation 92 226 89 094 88 880 88 869 88 858
Supplies and consumables6 103 649 121 870 104 702 110 777 110 202
Grants and subsidies7 307 067 428 530 324 524 300 932 270 367
Borrowing costs 2 902 1 200 1 200 1 670 1 170
Other expenses8 2 578 972 993 1 000 659
Total expenses 577 901 716 434 594 667 577 553 544 114

Net result 153 437 308 361 338 551 447 906 606 513

Other comprehensive income

Changes in physical asset revaluation reserve 149 947 149 955 149 955 149 955 149 955
Total other comprehensive income 149 947 149 955 149 955 149 955 149 955

Comprehensive result 303 384 458 316 488 506 597 861 756 468

Notes:
1. The increase in Appropriation revenue ‑ operating reflects additional funding for COVID‑19 Response and Recovery
Measures and Other Key Deliverables. Refer to Table 11.1 Key Deliverables Statement for further information.
2. The increase in Appropriation revenue ‑ capital in 2020‑21 reflects additional funding for Bruny Island Landside
Infrastructure and Infrastructure Stimulus Funding. Refer to Table 11.8 Capital Investment Program for further information
on capital projects.
3. Other revenue from government reflects rollovers of unexpended appropriation from 2019-20 authorised in accordance
with the Financial Management Act 2016.
4. The variation in Grants in 2020‑21 and over the Forward Estimates reflects the cash flows for Australian Government
funding, in particular relating to the Roads Program.
5. The increase in Other revenue reflects the reimbursement of expenditure from Finance‑General for the
Tamar Estuary‑Urban Water Infrastructure Upgrades project.
6. The increase in Supplies and consumables in 2020‑21 primarily reflects additional funding to the Tasmanian Museum
and Art Gallery as part of the Public Building Maintenance Program, Basslink legal fees, and the update of Road Safety
Levy expenditure to align with the Towards Zero Strategy.
7. The increase in Grants and subsides in 2020‑21 primarily reflects additional funding for COVID‑19 Response and
Recovery Measures, including Small Business Sustainability and Recovery Assistance Package, Funding of Key VET
Courses (JobTrainer), and Make Yourself at Home Travel Vouchers. Refer to Table 11.1 Key Deliverables Statement for
further information.
8. The variation in Other expenses from 2020‑21 reflects cash flows for Australian Government infrastructure funding that is
not capitalised.
Table 11.10: Statement of Comprehensive Income ‑ Administered

2019‑20 2020‑21 2021‑22 2022‑23 2023‑24

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Administered revenue and other income1

Appropriation revenue ‑ operating 40 994 46 073 43 538 42 997 39 169
Grants 80 .... .... .... ....
Taxation 45 536 44 777 48 084 48 934 49 876
Fees and fines 10 134 10 094 10 490 10 732 10 983
Other revenue 33 008 35 200 35 400 33 900 33 400
Total administered revenue 135 164 141 659 143 131 142 287 139 260
Total administered income 135 164 141 659 143 131 142 287 139 260

Administered expenses2
Supplies and consumables 136 136 136 136 136
Grants and subsidies 40 858 45 937 43 402 42 861 39 033
Transfers to the Public Account 94 170 95 586 99 593 99 290 100 091
Total administered expenses 135 164 141 659 143 131 142 287 139 260

Administered net result .... .... .... .... ....

Administered comprehensive result .... .... .... .... ....

Notes:
1. The variation in Administered revenue and other income are detailed in Table 11.12 Administered Revenue.
2. The variation in Administered expenses are detailed in Table 11.13 Administered Expenses.
Table 11.11: Revenue from Appropriation by Output

2019‑20 2020‑21 2021‑22 2022‑23 2023‑24
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000


Output Group 1 - Industry, Skills Development and
Business Growth
1.3 Skills and Workforce Development 119 214 118 332 114 695 112 616 115 880
119 214 118 332 114 695 112 616 115 880
Output Group 90 - COVID-19 Response and
Recovery
90.2 Rapid Response Skills Initiative1 .... 3 150 .... .... ....
90.4 Targeted Small Business Grants Program for
Apprentices and Trainees1 .... 1 333 .... .... ....
90.25 Priority Industry Skills Funding - More Teachers
at TasTAFE1 .... 1 000 1 000 .... ....
90.26 Expansion of the Apprentices and Trainees
Small Business Grant1 .... .... 5 400 5 400 ....
90.27 Funding of Key VET Courses (JobTrainer)1 .... 10 500 .... .... ....
.... 15 983 6 400 5 400 ....

Capital Investment Program 50 50 .... .... ....

Operating Services Expenditure 119 214 134 315 121 095 118 016 115 880
Capital Services Expenditure 50 50 .... .... ....
119 264 134 365 121 095 118 016 115 880


Output Group 2 - Infrastructure and Transport
Services
2.1 Infrastructure Tasmania 4 426 5 438 5 488 4 510 4 580
2.2 Road User Services 14 248 14 479 14 718 15 016 15 268
2.3 Passenger Transport 5 595 6 159 6 286 6 009 6 149
24 269 26 076 26 492 25 535 25 997
Output Group 6 - Subsidies and Concessions
6.1 Shipping and Ferry Subsidies 1 167 1 190 1 214 1 238 1 263
6.2 General Access Services 63 202 64 724 66 285 67 886 69 527
6.3 School Bus Services 38 420 39 108 39 809 40 526 41 255
102 789 105 022 107 308 109 650 112 045
Table 11.11: Revenue from Appropriation by Output (continued)

2019‑20 2020‑21 2021‑22 2022‑23 2023‑24
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Recovery
90.15 Essential Air Freight Services Bass Strait1 .... 4 130 .... .... ....
90.16 International Air Freight Assistance1 .... 2 397 .... .... ....
90.23 Waratah-Wynyard Coastal Pathway .... 6 000 6 000 .... ....
90.28 Airport Infrastructure1 .... 7 500 7 500 .... ....
.... 20 027 13 500 .... ....


Capital Investment Program2 197 664 260 677 251 699 214 025 273 535

Capital Services Expenditure 197 188 260 677 251 699 214 025 273 535
348 353 442 152 426 589 376 108 434 502

Minister for Energy

Output Group 3 - Energy Policy and Advice
3.1 Energy Policy and Advice3 2 796 13 240 7 074 6 814 6 624
2 796 13 240 7 074 6 814 6 624
Recovery
90.18 Small Business Energy Support Grant
Program1 .... 1 000 .... .... ....
.... 1 000 .... .... ....

2 796 14 240 7 074 6 814 6 624


Output Group 1 - Industry, Skills Development and
Business Growth
1.1 Office of the Coordinator-General 4 21 177 30 151 22 122 20 759 6 658
1.2 Industry and Business Development5,6 38 137 39 323 25 212 24 012 21 864
59 314 69 474 47 334 44 771 28 522
Recovery
90.3 Business Support Loan Scheme – Interest
Costs1 .... 750 1 000 500 ....
90.9 Digital Ready for Business Program1 .... 50 .... .... ....

2019‑20 2020‑21 2021‑22 2022‑23 2023‑24
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

90.11 Rural Financial Counselling Service1 .... 100 .... .... ....
.... 900 1 000 500 ....

59 314 70 374 48 334 45 271 28 522

Minister for Resources

Output Group 4 - Resources Policy and Regulatory
Services
4.1 Forestry Policy and Reform 1 554 1 736 1 113 1 137 1 156
4.2 Mineral Resources7 10 948 7 823 7 600 6 929 7 083
12 502 9 559 8 713 8 066 8 239


25 650 20 769 19 987 19 406 19 641


Output Group 5 - Cultural and Tourism Development
5.1 Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery 9 992 10 279 9 962 10 172 10 407
5.2 Arts Industry Development8 15 738 7 520 8 577 7 171 7 314
5.3 Screen Industry Development 2 148 1 925 1 946 1 715 1 739
27 878 19 724 20 485 19 058 19 460
Recovery
90.1 Cultural and Creative Industries Support1 .... 550 .... .... ....
.... 550 .... .... ....


32 093 24 787 25 159 23 817 24 302


2019‑20 2020‑21 2021‑22 2022‑23 2023‑24
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000



5.4 Events and Hospitality9 21 017 22 828 18 230 9 393 6 787
21 017 22 828 18 230 9 393 6 787
Recovery
90.6 Tourism and Hospitality Financial Counselling1 .... 100 .... .... ....
90.22 Peak Body Support Fund1 .... 500 .... .... ....
90.24 Small Business Sustainability and Recovery
Assistance Package1 .... 20 000 .... .... ....
.... 20 600 .... .... ....

21 017 43 428 18 230 9 393 6 787


5.5 Visitor Economy Support10 2 950 2 373 1 704 1 627 150
2 950 2 373 1 704 1 627 150

Recovery
90.21 Make Yourself at Home Travel Vouchers1 .... 12 500 .... .... ....
.... 12 500 .... .... ....

Operating Services Expenditure 2 950 14 873 1 704 1 627 150
2 950 14 873 1 704 1 627 150

Department of State Growth

Total Operating Services Expenditure 414 199 504 261 416 473 386 427 362 873
Total Capital Services Expenditure 197 238 260 727 251 699 214 025 273 535
611 437 764 988 668 172 600 452 636 408

Reserved by Law
Contribution towards Construction of Streets in Towns
by Municipal Councils (Local Government Act
1993) 52 52 52 52 52
52 52 52 52 52


2019‑20 2020‑21 2021‑22 2022‑23 2023‑24
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Appropriation Rollover .... 25 457 .... .... ....

Total Revenue from Appropriation 611 489 790 497 668 224 600 504 636 460

Controlled Revenue from Appropriation 570 495 744 424 624 686 557 507 597 291
Administered Revenue from Appropriation 40 994 46 073 43 538 42 997 39 169
611 489 790 497 668 224 600 504 636 460

Notes:
1. Refer to Table 11.1 Key Deliverables Statement for further information.
2. Refer to Table 11.8 Capital Investment Program for further information on capital projects.
3. The increase in Energy Policy and Advice in 2020‑21 reflects additional funding for the Tasmanian Renewable Energy
Powerhouse and Tasmanian Renewable Hydrogen Development Fund initiatives and Basslink legal fees.
4. The increase in Office of the Coordinator‑General in 2020‑21 primarily reflects the profile of funding for Northern Cities
Major Development Initiative ‑ Launceston.
5. The increase in Industry and Business Development in 2021‑22 primarily reflects profile of funding for Macquarie Point
Project Funding (Elizabeth Street Pier Sale Proceeds), Advanced Manufacturing, Norske Skog financial assistance,
North‑West Coastal Pathway and Improving Coverage Great Eastern Drive.
6. Industry and Business Development includes funding that relates to strategies and activities that are the responsibility of
the Minister for Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries, the Minister for Science and Technology, the Minister
for Trade, and the Minister for Small Business, Hospitality and Events.
7. The decrease in Mineral Resources in 2021‑22 reflects the profile of funding for the Mining Exploration Grants Program
and the relocation of Mineral Resources Tasmania to Burnie.
8. The decrease in Arts Industry Development reflects the profile of funding for Academy of Creative Arts and Performing
Industries (the Hedberg).
9. The variation in Events and Hospitality primarily reflects the profile of funding for the Mona Foma, Dark MOFO, Event
Attraction Fund initiatives, and the current Hawthorn Football Club agreement.
10. The variation in Visitor Economy Support primarily reflects the profile of funding for Tourism and Hospitality Supply,
Reimagining the Gorge and Strahan Visitor Centre ‑ transformation.
Table 11.12: Administered Revenue

2019‑20 2020‑21 2021‑22 2022‑23 2023‑24
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Revenue Collected on Behalf of the Public Account

Commonwealth Capital Grants 80 .... .... .... ....
Drivers Licences 7 209 7 134 7 477 7 664 7 856
Fines 12 12 12 12 13
MAIB Commission 2 653 2 719 2 787 2 857 2 928
Motor vehicle taxes and fees 45 536 44 777 48 084 48 934 49 876
Other Regulatory Fees 1 084 1 091 1 104 1 112 1 121
Other Revenue 8 .... .... .... ....
Other Sales of Services 2 250 2 272 2 294 2 317 2 340
Personalised and Custom Plates 477 490 501 513 526
Photo Licence Fees 1 780 1 807 1 846 1 892 1 939
Royalty Income1 33 000 35 200 35 400 33 900 33 400
Sales of Goods 32 34 37 37 38
Vehicle Inspection Services Fees 49 50 51 52 54
94 170 95 586 99 593 99 290 100 091

Revenue from Appropriation

Annual Appropriation 40 994 46 073 43 538 42 997 39 169
40 994 46 073 43 538 42 997 39 169

Total Administered Revenue 135 164 141 659 143 131 142 287 139 260

Note:
1. The increase in Royalty Income in 2020‑21 reflects an adjusted forecast based on information from mining companies
about expected royalty payments, analysis of commodity prices and 2019‑20 receipts.
2.
Table 11.13: Administered Expenses

2019‑20 2020‑21 2021‑22 2022‑23 2023‑24
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Grants and Subsidies
Conveyance Allowance 1 630 1 630 1 630 1 630 1 630

Forest Practices Authority 1 533 1 563 1 594 1 626 1 657
Government Contribution to the Tasmanian
Symphony Orchestra1 2 019 2 271 2 310 2 345 2 379
Marine and Safety Tasmania2 1 793 3 092 2 832 1 340 1 367
National Transport Commission: Local Government
Contribution 1 500 1 500 1 500 1 500 1 500
Pensioner Air Travel Subsidy 10 10 10 10 10
Private Forests Tasmania 1 615 1 647 1 680 1 714 1 745
Sustainable Timber Tasmania CSO 10 000 8 000 8 000 8 000 8 000
Tasmanian Railway Pty Ltd 10 100 11 600 13 100 13 900 13 900
Ten Days on the Island 1 326 1 356 1 388 1 417 1 446
Theatre Royal 870 886 976 997 1 017
Transport Access Scheme 4 518 4 518 4 518 4 518 4 518
West Coast Wilderness Railway3 4 080 8 000 4 000 4 000 ....
40 994 46 073 43 538 42 997 39 169

Transfer to the Public Account 94 170 95 586 99 593 99 290 100 091

Total Administered Expenses 135 164 141 659 143 131 142 287 139 260

Notes:
1. The Output ‑ Tasmanian Icon Program ‑ Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, has been merged with the Output -
Government Contribution to the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.
2. The increase in Marine and Safety Tasmania reflects the profile of funding for the Taking Recreational Boating and
Fishing to the Next Level policy, the replacement of the Cygnet Jetty and funding for ongoing maintenance of navigation
aids and marine facilities.
3. The increase in West Coast Wilderness Railway reflects additional funding of $4 million in 2020‑21 to support the
operation of the Railway.
Conveyance Allowance
The Department administers allowances paid to parents and guardians of students who do not have
access to Government subsidised public passenger transport services for travel to and from school. It
is intended to assist with the cost of providing private transport to the nearest bus stop or school.
Allowances are also paid to residents of the Bass Strait Islands to assist with the cost of flights and
ground travel to mainland Tasmania to access education.
Forest Practices Authority

This payment represents the Government’s contribution to the Forest Practices Authority. The FPA’s
key role is an independent regulator of Tasmania’s forest practices system. The system regulates the
management of forest and threatened non‑forest vegetation on both public and private land.
Government Contribution to the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, one of the world’s finest small orchestras, continues to receive
State Government support. The TSO plays to audiences throughout the State and its award‑winning
recordings are heard throughout the world. A versatile orchestra, the TSO is renowned for its
expertise in music of the classical and early romantic periods, and is recognised internationally as a
champion of Australian music.
Marine and Safety Tasmania

This contribution supports Marine and Safety Tasmania in carrying out its functions of managing the
Government’s non‑commercial marine facilities and Tasmania’s marine regulatory environment.
National Transport Commission: Local Government Contribution

Under the reform measures that abolished local road tolls in favour of national heavy vehicle charges,
$1.5 million is provided annually from motor tax receipts to local government to compensate for loss
of revenues from heavy vehicles.
Pensioner Air Travel Subsidy

Aged pensioner residents of the Bass Strait Islands are entitled to an airfare subsidy when travelling
between the Bass Strait Islands and Northern Tasmania. The subsidy is a 50 per cent concession on
one return airfare from their Island residence to Northern Tasmania each financial year.
Private Forests Tasmania

This payment represents the Government’s contribution to Private Forests Tasmania. The role of PFT
is to facilitate and expand the development of the private forest resource in Tasmania in a manner that
is consistent with sound forest land management practice.
Sustainable Timber Tasmania CSO

This provision will ensure that permanent timber production zone land continues to be managed and
is accessible and available for multiple uses. It includes funding for maintenance of the forestry road
network to allow for continued community, tourism and firefighting access, management of public
recreation sites, provision of forest education activities, special species timber management and
ongoing facilitation of forestry research.
Tasmanian Railway Pty Ltd

This payment represents the Government’s grant contribution to Tasmanian Railway Pty Ltd. The
payment allows TasRail to manage, maintain and operate the Tasmanian rail network on a
sustainable basis, and also provides for essential annual maintenance of rolling stock assets.
Ten Days on the Island

Ten Days on the Island is Tasmania’s premier arts festival. The Government will continue to support
Ten Days on the Island to deliver a festival of excellence with a particular focus on regional Tasmania.
Theatre Royal
The Theatre Royal is Australia’s oldest continually operating theatre. The Government’s commitment
in funding the Theatre Royal recognises the Theatre Royal as a significant piece of Tasmania’s
history, part of the new Hedberg development and a centre for performing arts presentation.
Transport Access Scheme
The Scheme provides for payments to operators of taxis including wheelchair accessible taxis to
support fare concessions and subsidies made available to eligible persons with permanent disabilities
or medical conditions that significantly restrict their personal mobility.
West Coast Wilderness Railway

The West Coast Wilderness Railway is an iconic West Coast attraction that helps attract visitors to the
region and Queenstown. This funding supports capital works and the maintenance of the Railway’s
operations. The operations of the Railway have also been significantly impacted by COVID‑19
restrictions. Additional funding in 2020‑21 will support the Railway’s operations while passenger
numbers continue to be affected.
Table 11.14: Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June

2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Assets
Financial assets
Cash and deposits1 63 356 30 110 30 987 35 476 40 504
Investments2 54 412 148 684 183 334 185 234 173 834
Receivables 6 380 7 196 7 197 7 198 7 199
Equity investments 50 50 75 100 125
Other financial assets 146 462 462 462 462
124 344 186 502 222 055 228 470 222 124

Non‑financial assets
Inventories 352 365 375 385 395
Property, plant and equipment3 181 161 167 834 168 790 169 757 170 735
Infrastructure4 5 670 791 6 313 877 6 794 160 7 380 175 8 124 247
Heritage and cultural assets 428 986 429 150 439 290 449 430 459 570
Investment property 586 586 879 1 172 1 465
Other assets5 42 037 8 769 6 958 5 147 3 336
6 323 913 6 920 581 7 410 452 8 006 066 8 759 748

Total assets 6 448 257 7 107 083 7 632 507 8 234 536 8 981 872

Liabilities
Payables6 10 630 14 468 14 346 14 224 14 102
Interest bearing liabilities7 79 476 128 382 165 062 168 992 159 622
Provisions 4 461 5 221 5 181 5 141 5 101
Employee benefits 20 935 20 823 21 263 21 703 22 143
Other liabilities8 898 19 165 19 125 19 085 19 045
Total liabilities 116 400 188 059 224 977 229 145 220 013

Net assets (liabilities) 6 331 857 6 919 024 7 407 530 8 005 391 8 761 859

Equity
Reserves 2 927 040 3 266 615 3 416 570 3 566 525 3 716 480
Accumulated funds 3 404 817 3 652 409 3 990 960 4 438 866 5 045 379
Total equity 6 331 857 6 919 024 7 407 530 8 005 391 8 761 859

Notes:
1. The variation in Cash and deposits over the Forward Estimates primarily reflects the activities of Tasmanian
Development and Resources in administering loan schemes, including the COVID‑19 Interest Free Business Support
Loan Scheme and programs funded by the Australian Government.
2. The increase in Investments reflects the current estimates of loan advances, including the COVID‑19 Interest Free
Business Support Loan Scheme.
3. The decrease in Property, plant and equipment reflects revised estimates based on 30 June 2019 actuals.
4. The increase in Infrastructure primarily reflects the capitalised expenditure of the Capital Investment Program for roads.
Refer to Table 11.8 Capital Investment Program for further information on capital projects.
5. The decrease in Other assets primarily reflects a change in accounting treatment for the recognition of leases. Further
information on this change is provided in chapter 1 of this Budget Paper.
6. The increase in Payables reflects revised estimates based on 30 June 2019 actuals.
7. The increase in Interest bearing liabilities reflects an increase in borrowings from Tasmanian Public Finance Corporation
to fund the activities of Tasmanian Development and Resources, including the COVID‑19 Interest Free Business Support
Loan Scheme.
8. The increase in Other liabilities reflects revised estimates based on 30 June 2019 actuals.
Table 11.15: Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June ‑

Administered
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Assets
Financial assets
Cash and deposits1 11 069 7 792 7 792 7 792 7 792
Investments1 .... 1 750 1 750 1 750 1 750
Receivables 137 154 154 154 154
Other financial assets 83 96 96 96 96
11 289 9 792 9 792 9 792 9 792

Non‑financial assets
Property, plant and equipment 14 11 11 11 11
Other assets 8 16 16 16 16
22 27 27 27 27

Total assets 11 311 9 819 9 819 9 819 9 819

Liabilities
Payables1 1 134 35 35 35 35
Employee benefits1 339 407 407 407 407
Other liabilities1 17 3 473 3 473 3 473 3 473

Total liabilities 1 490 3 915 3 915 3 915 3 915

Net assets (liabilities) 9 821 5 904 5 904 5 904 5 904

Equity
Accumulated funds1 9 821 5 904 5 904 5 904 5 904
Total equity 9 821 5 904 5 904 5 904 5 904

Note:
1. The variation in these items reflects revised estimates based on 30 June 2019 actuals.
Table 11.16: Statement of Cash Flows

2019‑20 2020‑21 2021‑22 2022‑23 2023‑24
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Cash flows from operating activities

Cash inflows
Appropriation receipts - operating1 373 257 458 240 373 487 343 482 323 756
Appropriation receipts - capital2 197 238 260 727 251 199 214 025 273 535
Appropriation receipts - other .... 25 457 .... .... ....
Grants3 137 556 254 948 275 340 427 034 510 192
Fees and fines 14 476 14 862 15 351 15 757 16 263
GST receipts 16 898 16 898 16 898 16 898 16 898
Interest received 2 380 1 180 1 180 1 180 1 180
Other cash receipts4 2 172 5 122 12 402 19 722 21 442
Total cash inflows 748 237 1 041 694 950 117 1 042 358 1 167 526

Cash outflows
Employee benefits (61 998) (66 507) (66 159) (66 117) (64 878)
Superannuation (7 101) (7 881) (7 829) (7 808) (7 600)
Borrowing costs (1 760) (1 290) (1 290) (1 760) (1 260)
GST payments (16 899) (16 899) (16 899) (16 899) (16 899)
Grants and subsidies5 (306 992) (428 455) (324 449) (300 857) (270 292)
Supplies and consumables6 (108 115) (122 076) (104 908) (110 983) (110 408)
Other cash payments7 (2 578) (972) (993) (1 000) (659)
Total cash outflows (505 443) (644 080) (522 527) (505 424) (471 996)

Net cash from (used by) operating activities 242 794 397 614 427 590 536 934 695 530

Cash flows from investing activities

Payments for acquisition of non-financial assets8 (244 975) (410 019) (428 747) (534 479) (692 536)
Proceeds from the disposal of non-financial assets 4 4 4 4 4
Net advances paid9 3 800 (80 648) (34 650) (1 900) 11 400
Net cash from (used by) investing activities (241 171) (490 663) (463 393) (536 375) (681 132)

Cash flows from financing activities

Net borrowings10 (7 630) 80 180 36 680 3 930 (9 370)
Net cash from (used by) financing activities (7 630) 80 180 36 680 3 930 (9 370)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents held (6 007) (12 869) 877 4 489 5 028

Table 11.16: Statement of Cash Flows (continued)

2019‑20 2020‑21 2021‑22 2022‑23 2023‑24
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Cash and deposits at the beginning of the reporting
period 69 363 42 979 30 110 30 987 35 476
Cash and deposits at the end of the reporting
period 63 356 30 110 30 987 35 476 40 504

Notes:
1. The increase in Appropriation receipts ‑ operating reflects additional funding for COVID‑19 Response and Recovery
Measures and Other Key Deliverables. Refer to Table 11.1 Key Deliverables Statement for further information.
2. The increase in Appropriation receipts ‑ capital reflects additional funding for Bruny Island Landside Infrastructure and
Infrastructure Stimulus Funding. Refer to Table 11.8 Capital Investment Program for further information on capital
projects.
3. The variation in Grants in 2020‑21 and over the Forward Estimates reflects the cash flows for Australian Government
funding, in particular relating to the Roads Program.
4. The increase in Other cash receipts reflects the reimbursement of expenditure from Finance‑General for
Tamar Estuary‑Urban Water Infrastructure Upgrades.
5. The increase in Grants and subsides in 2020‑21 primarily reflects additional funding for COVID‑19 Response and
Recovery Measures including, Small Business Sustainability and Recovery Assistance Package, Funding of Key VET
Courses (JobTrainer), and Make Yourself at Home Travel Vouchers. Refer to Table 11.1 Key Deliverables Statement for
further information.
6. The increase in Supplies and consumables in 2020‑21 primarily reflects additional funding to the Tasmanian Museum
and Art Gallery from the Public Building Maintenance Program, Basslink legal fees, and the update of Road Safety Levy
expenditure to align with the Towards Zero Strategy.
7. The decrease in Other cash payments in 2020‑21 reflects cash flows for Australian Government infrastructure funding
that is not capitalised.
8. The increase in Payments for acquisition of non‑financial assets reflects the capitalised expenditure of the Capital
Investment Program for roads. Refer to Table 11.8 Capital Investment Program for further information on capital
projects.
9. The increase in Net advances paid reflects the current estimates of loan advances, including the COVID‑19 Interest Free
Business Support Loan Scheme.
10. The increase in Net borrowings reflects an increase in borrowings from the Tasmanian Public Finance Corporation to
fund the activities of Tasmanian Development and Resources, including the COVID‑19 Interest Free Business Support
Loan Scheme.
Table 11.17: Statement of Cash Flows ‑ Administered

2019‑20 2020‑21 2021‑22 2022‑23 2023‑24

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Cash flows from operating activities1

Cash inflows
Appropriation receipts ‑ operating 40 994 46 073 43 538 42 997 39 169
Grants 80 .... .... .... ....
Taxation 45 536 44 777 48 084 48 934 49 876
Fees and fines 10 134 10 094 10 490 10 732 10 983
Other cash receipts 33 008 35 200 35 400 33 900 33 400
Total cash inflows 135 164 141 659 143 131 142 287 139 260

Cash outflows2
Grants and subsidies (40 858) (45 937) (43 402) (42 861) (39 033)
Transfer to the Public Account (94 170) (95 586) (99 593) (99 290) (100 091)
Supplies and consumables (136) (136) (136) (136) (136)
Total cash outflows (135 164) (141 659) (143 131) (142 287) (139 260)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents held .... .... .... .... ....

Cash and deposits at the beginning of the reporting
period 11 069 7 792 7 792 7 792 7 792
Cash and deposits at the end of the reporting
period 11 069 7 792 7 792 7 792 7 792

Notes:
1. The variation in Administered revenue and other income are detailed in Table 11.12 Administered Revenue.
2. The variation in Administered expenses are detailed in Table 11.13 Administered Expenses.


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11 DEPARTMENT OF STATE

· grow and support Tasmania’s visitor economy;

The Department provides portfolio support for the following Ministers:

· Minister for Tourism, Hon Peter Gutwein MP;

· Minister for the Arts, Hon Elise Archer MP; and

Table 11.1: Key Deliverables Statement

West Coast Wilderness Railway 4 000 .... .... ....

Table 11.1: Key Deliverables Statement (continued)

COVID‑19 Response and Recovery Measures

Cultural and Creative Industries Support

Digital Ready for Business Program

Energy, Trades and Water Centre of Excellence

Essential Air Freight Services Bass Strait

Expansion of the Apprentices and Trainees Small Business Grant

International Air Freight Assistance

Make Yourself at Home Travel Vouchers

Mineral Exploration ‑ Explorer Support Package

Peak Body Support Fund

Priority Industry Skills Funding ‑ More Teachers at TasTAFE

Public Building Maintenance Program

Rapid Response Skills Initiative

Rural Financial Counselling Service

Small Business Sustainability and Recovery Assistance Package

Small Business Energy Support Grant Program

Targeted Small Business Grants Program for Apprentices and Trainees

Tasmanian Trade Strategy

Tourism and Hospitality Financial Counselling

Waratah‑Wynyard Coastal Pathway

West Coast Wilderness Railway

Other Key Deliverables

Adult Learning Strategy

Bruny Island Landside Infrastructure

Bus Services as part of the Hobart City Deal

Business Events Tasmania

Collingwood Magpies Netball Support

Community Arts and Cultural Development Fund

Forestry Industry Value Add

Hobart to Sorell Corridor ‑ Midway Point and Sorell Causeways

Infrastructure Stimulus Funding

IT Network Infrastructure Upgrades

Key Investment Project Delivery

Macquarie Point Project Funding (Elizabeth Street Pier Sale Proceeds)

MAST Additional Support

Ofﬁce of the Coordinator‑General

On‑demand Passenger Transport Implementation and Transition

Serco Global Services

Tasman Highway Intelligent Transport Solution

Tasman Bridge Upgrade

Tasmanian Renewable Energy Powerhouse

Tasmanian Renewable Hydrogen Development Fund

Tourism and Hospitality Industry Led Registered Training Organisation

Waratah Local Recreation Infrastructure

OUTPUT GROUP RESTRUCTURE

Minister for Education and Training

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport

· Output 6.5 ‑ Construction of Streets in Towns renumbered to Output 6.4.

· Output 92.874 ‑ Infrastructure Development has been renamed Network Planning.

Minister for State Growth

Minister for the Arts

Minister for Small Business, Hospitality and Events

Minister for Tourism

· Output Group 1 ‑ Industry, Skills Development and Business Growth;

· Output Group 2 ‑ Infrastructure and Transport Services;