Key Activities

Connecting people with services, people with systems and people with people.

• Selection as first State to receive National Broadband Network (NBN) connectivity
• Stages 1 & 2 NBN roll out plan approved by Australian Government
• Development of 5 year digital vision
• NBN opt-out legislation to maximise uptake of connections

• Digital Futures Advisory Council established
• Review strategic vision
• Digital technology demonstration sites established
• First 3 stages NBN roll out complete to 100,000 premises
• Streamlined planning processes to maximise the efficiency of the NBN roll-out
• Planning requirement for optic fibre connections at all new premises

• Statewide smart grid (for water, energy, etc) commenced

• Digitally enhanced tourism experience across the state

• Digital TV transition

• Construction of additional Bass Strait optic fibre cable

• Full NBN roll out achieved - 100% of premises including fibre- to-the-premises for 200,000 premises

• Statewide service delivery parity

Benefits for all Tasmanians

World's best fixed broadband
Social and economic growth outside regional centres
Better health and education services across the State
More equitable access to community services
More smart jobs
Efficient and effective services and utilities
Less unnecessary travel