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, 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

 

Budget

2021‑22

Forward

Estimate

2022‑23

Forward

Estimate

2023‑24

Forward

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

 

Budget

2021‑22

Forward

Estimate

2022‑23

Forward

Estimate

2023‑24

Forward

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.

COVID‑19 Response and Recovery Measures

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.

COVID‑19 Response and Recovery Measures

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 

 

 

 

Forward 

Forward 

Forward 

 

Budget 

Budget 

Estimate 

Estimate 

Estimate 

 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minister for Education and Training

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 

.... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 

Output Group 90 ‑ COVID‑19 Response and 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 

 

 

 

Forward 

Forward 

Forward 

 

Budget 

Budget 

Estimate 

Estimate 

Estimate 

 

$'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 

Output Group 90 ‑ COVID‑19 Response and Recovery

 

 

 

 

 

90.18 Small Business Energy Support Grant Program1

.... 

1 000 

.... 

.... 

.... 

 

.... 

1 000 

.... 

.... 

.... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minister for State Growth

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Output Group 1 ‑ Industry, Skills Development and Business Growth

 

 

 

 

 

1.1 Office of the Coordinator‑General5

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 

Output Group 90 ‑ COVID‑19 Response and 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 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grants and Subsidies

13 148 

11 210 

11 274 

11 340 

11 402 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Table 11.2:       Output Group Expense Summary (continued)

 

2019‑20 

2020‑21 

2021‑22 

2022‑23 

2023‑24 

 

 

 

Forward 

Forward 

Forward 

 

Budget 

Budget 

Estimate 

Estimate 

Estimate 

 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minister for the Arts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 

.... 

.... 

Output Group 90 ‑ COVID‑19 Response and Recovery

 

 

 

 

 

90.1 Cultural and Creative Industries Support1

.... 

550 

.... 

.... 

.... 

 

.... 

550 

.... 

.... 

.... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grants and Subsidies

4 215 

4 513 

4 674 

4 759 

4 842 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minister for Small Business, Hospitality and Events

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Output Group 5 ‑ Cultural and Tourism Development

 

 

 

 

 

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 

Output Group 90 ‑ COVID‑19 Response and 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 

.... 

.... 

.... 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Table 11.2:       Output Group Expense Summary (continued)

 

2019‑20 

2020‑21 

2021‑22 

2022‑23 

2023‑24 

 

 

 

Forward 

Forward 

Forward 

 

Budget 

Budget 

Estimate 

Estimate 

Estimate 

 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minister for Tourism

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Output Group 5 ‑ Cultural and Tourism Development

 

 

 

 

 

5.5 Visitor Economy Support13

2 950 

3 820 

1 704 

1 627 

150 

 

2 950 

3 820 

1 704 

1 627 

150 

Output Group 90 ‑ COVID‑19 Response and 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

Performance Measure

Unit of

 Measure

2017‑18 Actual

2018‑19 Actual

2019‑20 Actual

2020‑21 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 stakeholders8

Stakeholder 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.

Table 11.4:       Performance Information ‑ Output Group 21

Performance Measure

Unit of

 Measure

2017‑18 Actual

2018‑19 Actual

2019‑20 Actual

2020‑21 Target

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Table 11.5:       Performance Information ‑ Output Group 3

Performance Measure

Unit of

 Measure

2017‑18 Actual

2018‑19 Actual

2019‑20 Actual

2020‑21 Target

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 clients. The feedback focuses on the quality, relevance and timeliness of advice.

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.

Table 11.6:       Performance Information ‑ Output Group 4

Performance Measure

Unit of

 Measure

2017‑18 Actual

2018‑19 Actual

2019‑20 Actual

2020‑21 Target

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 clients. The feedback focuses on the quality, relevance and timeliness of advice.

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.

Table 11.7:       Performance Information ‑ Output Group 5

Performance Measure

Unit of

 Measure

2017‑18 Actual

2018‑19 Actual

2019‑20 Actual

2020‑21 Target

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minister for Education and Training

 

 

 

 

 

A Workforce for Now and the Future

200

100 

.... 

.... 

.... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport

 

 

 

 

 

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 

 

 

 

Forward 

Forward 

Forward 

 

Budget 

Budget 

Estimate 

Estimate 

Estimate 

 

$'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

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 

 

 

 

Forward 

Forward 

Forward 

 

Budget 

Budget 

Estimate 

Estimate 

Estimate 

 

$'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 

Sales of goods and services

5 412 

5 515 

5 619 

5 724 

5 832 

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 

 

 

 

Forward 

Forward 

Forward 

 

Budget 

Budget 

Estimate 

Estimate 

Estimate 

 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minister for Education and Training

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 

 

 

 

Forward 

Forward 

Forward 

 

Budget 

Budget 

Estimate 

Estimate 

Estimate 

 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Output Group 90 - COVID-19 Response and 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 

.... 

.... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grants and Subsidies

23 631 

30 350 

27 590 

26 898 

22 925 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital Investment Program2

197 664 

260 677 

251 699 

214 025 

273 535 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Services Expenditure

151 165 

181 475 

174 890 

162 083 

160 967 

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 

Output Group 90 - COVID-19 Response and Recovery

 

 

 

 

 

90.18 Small Business Energy Support Grant Program1

.... 

1 000 

.... 

.... 

.... 

 

.... 

1 000 

.... 

.... 

.... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Services Expenditure

2 796 

14 240 

7 074 

6 814 

6 624 

 

2 796 

14 240 

7 074 

6 814 

6 624 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minister for State Growth

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Output Group 1 - Industry, Skills Development and Business Growth

 

 

 

 

 

1.1 Office of the Coordinator-General4

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 

Output Group 90 - COVID-19 Response and Recovery

 

 

 

 

 

90.3 Business Support Loan Scheme – Interest Costs1

.... 

750 

1 000 

500 

.... 

90.9 Digital Ready for Business Program1

.... 

50 

.... 

.... 

.... 


Table 11.11:      Revenue from Appropriation by Output (continued)

 

2019‑20 

2020‑21 

2021‑22 

2022‑23 

2023‑24 

 

 

 

Forward 

Forward 

Forward 

 

Budget 

Budget 

Estimate 

Estimate 

Estimate 

 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

 

 

 

 

 

 

90.11 Rural Financial Counselling Service1

.... 

100 

.... 

.... 

.... 

 

.... 

900 

1 000 

500 

.... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Services Expenditure

59 314 

70 374 

48 334 

45 271 

28 522 

 

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 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grants and Subsidies

13 148 

11 210 

11 274 

11 340 

11 402 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Services Expenditure

25 650 

20 769 

19 987 

19 406 

19 641 

 

25 650 

20 769 

19 987 

19 406 

19 641 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minister for the Arts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 

Output Group 90 - COVID-19 Response and Recovery

 

 

 

 

 

90.1 Cultural and Creative Industries Support1

.... 

550 

.... 

.... 

.... 

 

.... 

550 

.... 

.... 

.... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grants and Subsidies

4 215 

4 513 

4 674 

4 759 

4 842 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Services Expenditure

32 093 

24 787 

25 159 

23 817 

24 302 

 

32 093 

24 787 

25 159 

23 817 

24 302 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Table 11.11:      Revenue from Appropriation by Output (continued)

 

2019‑20 

2020‑21 

2021‑22 

2022‑23 

2023‑24 

 

 

 

Forward 

Forward 

Forward 

 

Budget 

Budget 

Estimate 

Estimate 

Estimate 

 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minister for Small Business, Hospitality and Events

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Output Group 5 - Cultural and Tourism Development

 

 

 

 

 

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 

Output Group 90 - COVID-19 Response and 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 

.... 

.... 

.... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Services Expenditure

21 017 

43 428 

18 230 

9 393 

6 787 

 

21 017 

43 428 

18 230 

9 393 

6 787 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minister for Tourism

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Output Group 5 - Cultural and Tourism Development

 

 

 

 

 

5.5 Visitor Economy Support10

2 950 

2 373 

1 704 

1 627 

150 

 

2 950 

2 373 

1 704 

1 627 

150 

Output Group 90 - COVID-19 Response and 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 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 11.11:      Revenue from Appropriation by Output (continued)

 

2019‑20 

2020‑21 

2021‑22 

2022‑23 

2023‑24 

 

 

 

Forward 

Forward 

Forward 

 

Budget 

Budget 

Estimate 

Estimate 

Estimate 

 

$'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 

 

 

 

Forward 

Forward 

Forward 

 

Budget 

Budget 

Estimate 

Estimate 

Estimate 

 

$'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

.... 

.... 

.... 

.... 

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 

 

 

 

Forward 

Forward 

Forward 

 

Budget 

Budget 

Estimate 

Estimate 

Estimate 

 

$'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 

 

 

 

Forward 

Forward 

Forward 

 

Budget 

Budget 

Estimate 

Estimate 

Estimate 

 

$'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 

 

 

 

Forward 

Forward 

Forward 

 

Budget 

Budget 

Estimate 

Estimate 

Estimate 

 

$'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

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 

 

 

 

Forward 

Forward 

Forward 

 

Budget 

Budget 

Estimate 

Estimate 

Estimate 

 

$'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 

Sales of goods and services

4 260 

4 260 

4 260 

4 260 

4 260 

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

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 

 

 

 

Forward 

Forward 

Forward 

 

Budget 

Budget 

Estimate 

Estimate 

Estimate 

 

$'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 

 

 

 

Forward 

Forward 

Forward 

 

Budget 

Budget 

Estimate 

Estimate 

Estimate 

 

$'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 

Sales of goods and services

5 412 

5 515 

5 619 

5 724 

5 832 

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.