"A vision for Digital Infrastructure"

Characteristics

• Less fixed and mobile digital infrastructure than other states
• Low rate of system-wide public and private sector use, including health and education
• Emerging digital infrastructure
• Digital infrastructure development not facilitated through linear infrastructure development (power, transport, water)

Key Reforms

• Build digital literacy and participation
• Develop and implement five year vision for use of digital infrastructure
• Establish digital technology demonstration sites.
• Create industry and community partnerships for new digital infrastructure
• Develop standard or model planning approaches for digital infrastructure
• Support National Broadband Network initiatives

Vision Characteristics

• Digital infrastructure corridors established with power, transport, water infrastructures
• System-wide digital infrastructure underpins health, education, hazard management and other services
• High digital literacy and participation across community, business and Government makes digital infrastructure viable
• National Broadband Network in Tasmania
• Thriving digital economy transforming businesses, health services, education delivery, government services, community engagement, and day-to-day living
• Smart technologies benefiting communities in energy management, water utilisation, transport and working habits.