Department of State Growth

Department of State Growth
Department overview
Formed18 September 1998; 26 years ago (1998-09-18)
Preceding agencies
TypeGovernment department
JurisdictionTasmanian Government
Headquarters4 Salamanca Place, Hobart
Employees1,074 (30 June 2023)[1]
Annual budget$1.444 billion (2023-24 FY)[2]
Ministers responsible
  • Madeleine Ogilvie, Minister for the Arts and Heritage and Minister for the Environment
  • Eric Abetz, Minister for Business, Industry and Resources and Minister for Transport
  • Nick Duigan, Minister for Energy and Renewables and Minister for Sports and Events
  • Felix Ellis, Minister for Housing, Planning and Consumer Affairs and Minister for Skills and Training
  • Kerry Vincent, Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Local Government
Department executive
Websitewww.stategrowth.tas.gov.au

The Department of State Growth is a Tasmanian Government department responsible for fostering economic growth and creating job opportunities within the state. The department plays a vital role in supporting diverse and sustainable economic development, benefiting the Tasmanian community.

The department is led by its Secretary, Craig Limkin.[3] Craig Limkin has extensive experience in public sector management, notably in New South Wales' Health and Treasury sectors.[4]

  1. ^ Department of State Growth. "Annual Report 2022-23" (PDF). p. 9. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
  2. ^ Department of Treasury and Finance. "2023-24 Budget - Government Services - Budget Paper No 2 Volume 1" (PDF). p. 277. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Organisational structure". Department of State Growth. Tasmanian Government. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Message from the Head of the State Service". Department of Premier and Cabinet. Tasmanian Government. Retrieved 23 November 2017.