Tasmania Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts

Tasmania waterfrontTasmania – a dynamic state to live, work and invest

Tasmania is an archipelago of 334 islands below the southeast corner of the Australian continent. Tasmania offers a huge variety of opportunities to business migrants.

You may think of Tasmania as a holiday island, but did you know the state offers many commercial advantages, including:

  • The lowest land and accommodation costs in Australia
  • The lowest direct labour costs and labour turnover in Australia
  • The second lowest level of industrial disputation in Australia
  • The best port access and lowest port charges in Australia
  • The highest forestry and mineral resource endowment in Australia
  • Australia's lowest property and business services costs.

Getting in and out

Tasmania has well-developed internal transport systems, and reliable air and sea links. There are four deep-water ports with regular interstate and international cargo services. Each week, close to 480 flights carry passengers and airfreight to and from four airports. The capital city, Hobart, is approximately one hour by air from Melbourne and one hour 40 minutes from Sydney. An extensive, well-maintained road network provides efficient internal transportation, and all major centres are serviced by efficient public transport.

Tasmania also has an extremely reliable hydro electric scheme, providing uninterrupted green energy to home and business.

Government assistance

Business migrants have the support of government teams possessing expertise in both industry requirements and state and national assessment processes. The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts’ Business Point can provide you with assistance and referrals to overcome obstacles in growing and improving your business. You are also offered resettlement assistance for when you first arrive to help you settle in Tasmania as smoothly as possible.

So, whether it is tourism, retail, property or farming, Tasmania holds fantastic business opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs from across the globe. Couple this with a mild climate and fantastic lifestyle, and you have the ultimate place to live and succeed: Tasmania.

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