Why Tasmania?
Office of the Coordinator-General
Why Tasmania?
There has never been a better time to invest in Tasmania. We are open for business and we are ready to support investors with projects that create jobs and grow our economy.
The Tasmanian Government is committed to building on the state’s competitive strengths including agriculture, aquaculture, mining, forestry, tourism and energy.
Brand advantages
The Tasmanian brand is admired worldwide as being synonymous with excellence, purity and sustainability.
World leader in clean energy generation
Tasmania is the first state in Australia, and one of the first jurisdictions in the world, with 100 per cent renewable energy generation.
Exceptional lifestyle
Tasmania offers you a quality of life not matched by many other regions, with a beautiful unspoilt environment and some of the cleanest air in the world.
Ease of doing business
An easily navigable development approval process within a stable and progressive political and regulatory environment.
Geographical leverage
Counter-seasonality to the northern hemisphere and stringent biosecurity allows competitive edge in accessing a magnitude of markets.
Impressive infrastructure
Highly functional infrastructure is a key driver to Tasmania's economic competitiveness.
Cost advantages
Tasmania offers the lowest labour cost alongside the lowest commercial accommodation costs and some of the most affordable land in Australia.
Skilled and loyal labour force
Tasmania offers a skilled and stable workforce with Australia’s highest job tenure rates and best workforce relations record.
Leading education facilities
Tasmania has numerous education facilities that rank highly world-wide.