A new strategic plan outlining priorities for regional Tasmania has been officially launched today. The plan was developed by Regional Development Australia (RDA) Tasmania in close partnership with the Australian, Tasmanian and local governments, industry, business and communities.
Set to act as a guide for regional development in Tasmania from 2023, the plan captures the significant opportunities available to government, industry, people and community – while also addressing the unique challenges that different Tasmanian regions face. The Plan also reflects the joint vision of all 3 levels of government.
It puts Tasmanians and their communities at the heart of regional development, in a way that also balances environmental and liveability needs. Key strategic priorities in the plan include:
- Realising people’s economic potential, with a focus on workforce needs, the future economy, and small business
- Being led by communities, including health and wellbeing outcomes, as well as social and economic inclusion
- Prioritising the natural environment, by recognising the risk of climate change and leveraging the benefits of the net-zero transition.
