Annual Report 2012 -13 Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts Submission to Ministers Dear Ministers In accordance with the requirements of Section 36 of the State Services Act 2000 and Section 27 of the Financial Management and Audit Act 1990, I submit to you, for presentation to parliament, this report on the affairs and activities of the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts 1 2 3 4 for the financial year ended 30 June 2013. Separate reports will be presented to you by Tasmania 1 Lara Giddings MP 3 Scott Bacon MP Development and Resources, the Board of Tourism Tasmania Premier Minister for Tourism and the Board of Trustees of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Treasurer Minister for Hospitality Gallery in accordance with state legislation. Minister for the Arts Yours sincerely 2 David O’Byrne MP 4 Michelle O’Byrne MP Minister for Economic Development Minister for Sport and Recreation Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology Mark Kelleher Secretary Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts October 2013 Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts © State of Tasmania October 2013 ISSN 1837–9648 Disclaimer The information contained within the Annual Report 2012-13 is considered to be correct at the time of publication. Images used within this publication remain the property of the copyright holder. An electronic version of this report is available at www.development.tas.gov.au 2 :: Annual Report 2012-13 Contents 2 Submission to Ministers 16 Our activities 58 Financial statements 4 About this publication 43 People and culture 116 Photo credits and acknowledgements 5 Message from the Secretary 46 Supporting information 117 How to contact us 8 About us 53 Glossaries and index 3 :: Annual Report 2012-13 About this publication Each year the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts (department) is required by legislation to produce an annual report. This report provides information for all stakeholders with an interest in economic development, culture, recreation, sport and tourism in Tasmania. It includes an overview of the operations, major initiatives and achievements, and performance of the department during the 2012-13 year. This publication is presented in several sections: Section Purpose Page About us This introductory section provides an overall picture of the department – our purpose and role, 8 our values, our stakeholders, collaborative work and organisational structure. Performance This section details how the department performed during the year against budget output targets. 12 summary Our activities This section provides a description of the major achievements of each of the department’s divisions. 16 People and culture This section provides information on the human resources of the department. 43 Supporting This section provides information on the administrative aspects of the department, including Right 46 information to Information requests, legislation, departmental policies, publications produced and tenders and consultancies awarded by the department. Glossaries This section provides a guide to acronyms and indexes to assist in accessing specific information 53 and index within the publication. Financial statements This section provides the financial statements for the department for the 2012-13 financial year. 58 How to contact us A listing of departmental points of contact. 117 The following statutory authorities administered by the department prepare independent annual reports: » Tasmania Development and Resources – in accordance with the requirements of Section 29E of the Tasmanian Development Act 1983 » Tourism Tasmania – in accordance with the requirements of Section 41 of the Tourism Tasmania Act 1996 » Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery – in accordance with the requirements of Section 7 of the Tasmanian Museum Act 1950. All annual reports are available for download from the department’s website. 4 :: Annual Report 2012-13 Message from the Secretary The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Tasmania’s dairy industry is benefiting from the biggest the Arts’ purpose is to help make Tasmania a prosperous, irrigation expansion in Tasmania’s history. This has vibrant and healthy community. To achieve this we support underpinned significant recent investment in its processing industry development, deliver marketing programs to capacity which is planned or underway, including Lion’s $150 support Tasmania’s tourism industry, and provide policy and million cheese manufacturing investment at Burnie and King planning for Tasmania’s arts, culture, sport and recreational Island, Tasmanian Dairy Products’ $75 million milk powder activities. These efforts support an inclusive Tasmanian plant at Circular Head, and Van Diemen’s Land Company’s image and brand that is recognised and respected globally. proposed $180 million investment to treble milk production at what is already Australia’s largest dairy farm. Our work Highlights this year included two rounds of the very has supported these investments and as the industry grows, successful Tasmanian Government Innovation and the department has also seconded a senior staff member to Investment Fund. This delivers funding that encourages the industry body, DairyTas. private investment, immediate job creation and innovation. The focus is on industries and regions where Tasmania The state’s wine industry is also on a positive path. Growth possesses significant competitive advantages, identified in our in vineyards is being supported by the department’s Vineyard three Regional Economic Development Plans, launched early and Orchard Expansion Program, providing grants to help in the year. Other highlights include the re-opening of the eligible producers establish new trees and vines. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery after its magnificent $30 And in May, respected winemaker and industry pioneer, million upgrade, and record numbers of visitors to the state. Dr Andrew Pirie, led a Tasmanian Government trade Strong private investment in Tasmania’s food and beverage mission to France and the United Kingdom to meet some industries continues to be supported by the department. of the world’s most renowned wine producers to promote For example, the salmonid (Atlantic salmon and rainbow investment opportunities in the Tasmanian wine industry. trout) industry is Tasmania’s leading farming activity, with Reception was very positive and follow up visits to Tasmania direct and indirect employment of more than 4 000 people from a number of potential investors will be taking place and contributing directly to our global reputation for fine over the coming year. food. We worked closely with the industry to secure the A number of trade missions to Europe and Asia have expansion of leases in Macquarie Harbour and development supported growth in the food and beverage sector of an aquaculture hub, a boost that will help meet the more generally, while domestically the department has industry’s own goal of more than doubling its size in the coordinated the successful Taste Tasmania campaign, next 20 years. encouraging Tasmanians to buy locally. 5 :: Annual Report 2012-13 Through Invest Tasmania we continue to market the state The local tourism market was also successfully targeted during as a secure investment option, successfully targeting priority The Tassie Comeback Tour campaign. This was a two-month sectors with known growth potential. Launched this year, intrastate advertising campaign encouraging Tasmanians to the online Invest Tasmania Map shows almost $12.6 billion return to areas affected by the January 2013 bushfires. of investment activity that is either under consideration, In the aftermath of these bushfires, the department planned, or underway. responded by deploying staff to help with the recovery As part of the government’s focus on the Asian century, the program. We administered funding allocations from the department organised the Premier’s trade mission to China Bushfires Recovery Loans Program specifically to help in September, which secured approval to export Tasmanian businesses repair or replace damaged plant, equipment, cherries to China, consolidated an agreement with Gouhua buildings and critical infrastructure. Energy for a stake in the Musselroe Wind Farm and Through Business Tasmania, the department helps all resulted in strong investor interest in Tasmanian agriculture Tasmanian businesses find answers to business-related and mining projects. The mission also secured a Chinese queries, simply and clearly. The Business Tasmania team Antarctic research vessel’s visit to Tasmania, capitalising on also provides referrals to relevant support services or our existing strengths in the Antarctic sector. government agencies and, this year, coordinated the delivery China is also a growing source of tourists. Our tourism industry of the Digital Ready Program to help business operators has established itself as one of the state’s strongest economic make the most of the digital economy. drivers, directly and indirectly employing around 32 000 This year Business Tasmania developed a new user-focused Tasmanians and contributing over $2 billion to the economy. website, business.tas.gov.au. As well as providing information Currently Tasmania is enjoying the greatest number of flights and tools on marketing, finance, getting online, employing servicing the island in its history. Maintaining and growing people and much more, business.tas.gov.au provides this level of capacity is the focus of an