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Sector opportunities

Sectors of strength

Advanced manufacturing

Tasmania has a long history of manufacturing innovation and the Tasmanian Government proudly supports manufacturing in the state.

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Antarctica

Tasmania is the powerhouse driving Australia’s activities in Antarctica, the sub-Antarctic islands and the Southern Ocean.

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Aquaculture

Tasmania is internationally recognised for its top quality aquaculture and wild fisheries products.

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Circular economy

Tasmania presents enormous opportunities for investment and job creation in order to achieve a number of national and state targets.

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Defence

Tasmania’s training and research institutes are globally renowned, competitive and defence ready.

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Food and agriculture

With ideal growing conditions, affordable land,Tasmania is a destination of choice for food manufacturing and agri-businesses.

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International education

For over 40 years, Tasmania has been a destination of choice for international students from countries in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

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Mining and mineral processing

Tasmania is one of the most highly and diversely mineralised areas in the world.

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Renewable energies

Tasmania is Australia’s leader in renewable energy and offers a compelling location for forward-thinking investors.

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Shared Service Centres

Tasmania offers an ideal mix of low operating and labour costs, advanced telecommunications and access to abundant renewable energy.

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Tourism

Tasmania is fast becoming a must see and do destination for travellers from around the globe.

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Emerging sectors of strength

Creative industries

The Tasmanian brand is admired worldwide as being synonymous with excellence, purity and sustainability.

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Data Centres

Highly functional infrastructure is a key driver to Tasmania's economic competitiveness.

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