Department of State Growth

Department of State Growth
Department overview
Formed18 September 1998 (1998-09-18)
Preceding agencies
TypeGovernment department
JurisdictionTasmanian Government
Headquarters4 Salamanca Place, Hobart
Employees1,074 (30 June 2023)
Annual budget$1.444 billion (2023–24 FY)
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. Craig Limkin has extensive experience in public sector management, notably in New South Wales' Health and Treasury sectors.