Climate Change Activity Statement 2025

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1.1.1 Updating the fine-scale climate projections for Tasmania

Develop new fine-scale or “down-scaled” projections for Tasmania using the latest global climate models (CMIP6). The updated projections will support business, industry, community and government to understand the projected future climate for Tasmania, and plan for and build resilience to the impacts of a variable and changing climate.

ReCFIT (CCO)

A grant application process was held between April and June 2025. The University of Tasmania was the successful applicant for this project.

In progress

1.1.2 Updating our information on the impacts of climate change on Tasmania’s natural environments and resources

Prepare a State of the Environment report that documents baseline environmental data, trends and risks across Tasmania to inform strategic priorities and land use planning, including in relation to environmental management and sustainability issues.

Tasmanian Planning Commission

The Tasmanian State of the Environment (SoE) Report was tabled Parliament on 17 September 2024.

The government responded to the SoE Report outlining its plan to address report recommendations in the 2025-26 budget process, focusing on four priority areas, including developing a long-term vision and strategy for Tasmania’s environment.

The Commission has progressed a review of the SoE reporting process and is developing an approach for the preparation of the 2029 SoE report.

Ongoing

1.1.3 Updating our information on the impacts of climate change on Tasmania’s natural environments and resources

Explore options for updating hydrological estimates of water catchment yields using contemporary climate change projections, through the Water Catchment Yield Science Update.

NRE Tas

Paleoclimate work (from tree-ring and ice core samples) is underway to provide long‑term patterns of wet and dry periods for the eastern half of Tasmania.

Re-calibrated hydrological models for 69 surface water catchments are being developed.

Tasmanian‑specific climate projections are anticipated to be obtained by July 2026 and the Catchment Yield Science Update project’s completion date is June 2028 to accommodate the receipt of this data set.

In progress

1.1.4 Updating our information on the impacts of climate change on Tasmania’s natural environments and resources

Work with the University of Tasmania under the Sustainable Marine Research Collaborative Agreement (SMRCA) to better understand the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems, marine industries and cultural practices, and develop options for adaptation.

NRE Tas

The climate-related research undertaken through the SMRCA will inform future fisheries and aquaculture management by government. Core funding totals $3.76 million a year.

Ongoing

1.2.1 Improving accessibility and useability of information about climate change

Deliver a public education program on climate change impacts and opportunities

ReCFIT (CCO)

This program is currently being scoped and will complement the climate change resources for schools program. The public education program will focus on empowering and educating children and young people, and the Tasmanian community, to understand the causes and consequences of climate change on the Tasmanian environment, and ways to take action and adapt.

In progress

1.2.2 Improving accessibility and useability of information about climate change

Develop a suite of resources that meet user needs to support state and local government, industry and the community make informed decisions about managing climate risks and opportunities.

ReCFIT (CCO)

Following the release of Tasmania’s Risk Assessment for Climate Change 2024 and the Tasmanian Government response to the Risk Assessment, Managing Tasmania’s Climate Risks and Opportunities, the Climate Change Office is scoping this project. Delivery is being coordinated with other relevant programs, including the Tasmanian Government’s Climate Capability Framework. This project is funded under the Australian Government’s Disaster Ready Fund.

In progress

1.2.3 Improving accessibility and useability of information about climate change

Raise awareness about the links between climate change and health, and the ways communities can take action and respond to climate change.

Health

Healthy Tasmania projects aim to raise awareness of the link between climate change and health, and support meaningful community action.

The Department of Health (DoH) is supporting local government with various climate change and health collaborations and co-design projects/programs in their communities.

The department is working with Common Cause to develop a message guide on effectively communicating about climate change and health, involving DoH, Tasmanian Health Service, Climate Change Office, Local Government Association of Tasmania, and the University of Tasmania.

DoH is currently developing a 20 Year Preventive Health Strategy which will include consideration of the impact of climate change on the health of Tasmanians and support the development of healthier climate resilient communities.

Ongoing

1.2.4 Updating Tasmania’s enterprise suitability mapping

Update Tasmania’s enterprise suitability maps to incorporate the latest climate projections and extend the maps out to 2100 to support decision making in our agriculture sector.

NRE Tas

The integration of updated Global Climate Models (Coupled Model Intercomparison Project 6.0) has enabled the extension of high-resolution climate grids through to the year 2100. New enterprise suitability maps are in production, and updated suitability maps for table wine and sparkling wine grapes have been finalised for the years 2030, 2050, 2070 and 2100.

In progress

1.2.5 Promoting science engagement

Participate in and promote citizen science engagement in the Range Extension Database and Mapping Project (Redmap) in partnership with the Centre for Marine Socioecology at the University of Tasmania.

NRE Tas

Support is ongoing for RedMap to continue the assessment of marine species moving location in Tasmania because of climatic changes. Completion is expected by 31 December 2026.

In progress

1.2.6 Investing in skills

Continue to provide subsidised training in key transition industries, agriculture, aquaculture and primary industries.

State Growth

Skills Tasmania administers a range of competitive funding programs for delivery of nationally recognised training to address the government’s current workforce development and training priorities. Key transition industries are supported through these programs.

Ongoing

1.2.7 Investing in skills

Build the skills and capacity of the energy sector workforce to deliver Battery of the Nation, Marinus Link, major renewable energy and other projects, including hydrogen and transport electrification.

State Growth

Industry Skills Compacts for the Energy and Building and Construction centres have both been signed. (Industry Skills Compacts are agreements between industry bodies and the Tasmanian Government to progress training and workforce development.)

The Tasmanian Clean Energy Centre of Excellence project in the north west has established an industry‑led advisory committee and is completing workforce studies and stakeholder consultation.

In progress

1.3.1 Ensuring government entities consider climate change

Develop a whole-of-government policy framework to embed climate change consideration into government decision making by late 2024. The framework will consider Ministerial guidelines, guidance material and decision support tools, information on scientific, legal and market developments, and training opportunities. It will be informed by the principles recommended by the independent review of the Act.

ReCFIT (CCO)

The Government Climate Capability Framework was published on the ReCFIT website in June 2025.

The Climate Change Office will be working with government agency staff and decision makers to implement the Framework, by:

• building understanding and   knowledge of climate change
• improving confidence to   consider climate change risks and opportunities in government decision making
• ensuring adaptive   management and continuous review and improvement.

In progress

1.3.2 Ensuring government entities consider climate change

Develop a whole-of-state sustainability vision and strategy for Tasmania, which includes the social, environmental and economic objectives of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

DPAC

The final Sustainability Strategy is under consideration by the government.

In progress

1.3.3 Ensuring government entities consider climate change

Work with Government Business Enterprises and State-owned Companies to continue to improve their understanding of the impact of climate-related risks and the provision of information on those risks.

Treasury

The requirement to assess and report on climate-related risks has been embedded into the annual corporate planning processes of Government Business Enterprises and State-owned Companies. There is an emphasis on ensuring the businesses understand the risks, their potential impacts, and corresponding mitigation strategies.

Complete

1.4.1 Developing climate change resources for schools

Develop climate change resources for Tasmanian schools. The resources will aim to build a generation of young Tasmanians who are critical thinkers, involved in exploring and understanding the science of climate change, its causes and solutions, and how society and our economy will need to build resilience and adapt to its impacts.

ReCFIT (CCO), DECYP

The Department for Education, Children and Young People has developed a suite of curriculum resources for teachers to implement climate change education into their classes. The resources include classes that can be implemented from prep to year 12. This was achieved through funding from the Climate Change Office (CCO). CCO will continue to deliver public educational resources about climate change to increase awareness and understanding about the impact of climate change in Tasmania.

In progress

1.4.2 Supporting the delivery of Youth Climate Leaders

Support a tailored program for Tasmanian high school students to inspire, educate and empower young leaders. The program will include a climate change initiative, sustainability solutions for local communities, potential national and international collaborative opportunities, mentoring and support, and presentations from keynote speakers, as well as conferences in each region.

ReCFIT (CCO)

Sustainable Living Tasmania is continuing to deliver the Youth Climate Leaders Program in 2025 with funding from the Climate Change Office. This year the program has been delivered directly to schools rather than through a conference-style approach. The program has successfully engaged a larger number of students and ensured continued engagement and interest from schools throughout the year. Program funding will end in December 2025.

Nearing completion

1.4.3 Consulting with children and young people

Work with key partners to develop appropriate mechanisms and resources for consulting with children and young people, in accordance with the Act.

ReCFIT (CCO), DECYP

The Climate Change Office has released an Engagement Strategy for Children and Young People, aimed at improving the ways in which we engage and consult with Tasmania’s youth.

The Engagement Strategy was published on the ReCFIT website in March 2025.

Complete

1.4.4 Addressing the impacts of climate change on mental health and wellbeing of children and young people

Work with key partners to explore additional options to address the impacts of climate change on the mental health and wellbeing of Tasmanians, with a focus on children and young people.

ReCFIT (CCO)

Work is underway, in collaboration with the Department of Health, to consider options to address the impacts of climate change on mental health, with a focus on children and young people. There are already various projects being undertaken or scoped for delivery by the Department of Health that address the impacts of climate change on mental health.

In progress

1.5.1 Improving climate change governance in Tasmania

Consult with the Climate Change Reference Group on the government’s strategic priorities and emerging opportunities in climate change mitigation and adaptation.

ReCFIT (CCO)

The Climate Change Reference Group provides strategic advice and feedback to the Minister responsible for climate change and ReCFIT. The Group held its first meeting in 2023.

In 2025, members of the Climate Change Reference Group have been involved in consultation as part of the 2024-25 Independent Review of the Climate Change (State Action) Act 2008.

Ongoing

1.5.2 Improving climate change governance in Tasmania

Review climate change governance arrangements in Tasmania.

ReCFIT (CCO)

The 2024-25 Independent Review of the Climate Change (State Action) Act 2008 commenced in late-2024 and concluded in late-2025.

The independent review also included a review of Tasmania’s climate change governance arrangements.

The Terms of Reference (available on the ReCFIT website) detail the full scope of the review..

In progress

1.5.3 Incorporating Tasmanian Aboriginal knowledge

Explore options for incorporating Aboriginal knowledge into action on climate change.

ReCFIT (CCO),
DPAC

The Climate Change Office is continuing to build relationships with Aboriginal people and organisations. This work will consider the perspectives and needs of palawa people in current work programs where possible, as well as in future policies and programs from the design phase onwards.

In progress

2.1.1 Developing and implementing emissions reduction and resilience plans

Develop sector-based emissions reduction and resilience plans, in consultation with business, industry and the community, to ensure that a practical and balanced approach is taken to reduce emissions and build resilience to the impacts of a changing climate.

ReCFIT (CCO)

The plan for the transport sector was released in September 2024 and the remaining plans were released in November 2024. All six sectoral plans are available on the ReCFIT website.

Complete

2.1.2 Developing and implementing emissions reduction and resilience plans

Support research into climate change risks and opportunities for our key sectors, to inform the development of sector-based emissions reduction and resilience plans.

ReCFIT (CCO)

The six sectoral emissions reduction and resilience plans were developed using existing research, feedback from consultation with government, industry and the community and preliminary findings from the statewide risk assessment in their development. The Climate Change Office identified new and future opportunities for research that are outlined in the plans.

In progress

2.1.3 Developing and implementing emissions reduction and resilience plans

Establish a fund to implement priority actions identified in the emissions reduction and resilience plans, with an initial focus on the transport sector.

ReCFIT (CCO)

The sectoral emissions reduction and resilience plans were delivered in November 2024 and included 30 new commitments in total. These included four cross‑sectoral commitments outlined in the overarching roadmap, linking each of the six sectors together.

In progress

2.2.1 Delivering a community climate action grants program

Deliver an open grants program to support community-level actions to improve information and knowledge about climate change, reduce emissions and build resilience.

ReCFIT (CCO)

The Community Climate Change Action Grants program is supporting 21 new community‑led projects of varying scales, spread throughout Tasmania.

The full list of successful projects is available on the ReCFIT website.

Complete

2.2.2 Supporting electrification and energy efficiency in homes and businesses

Continue the Energy Saver Loan Scheme to support households, small businesses and community organisations, by providing interest-free loans of up to $10,000 for eligible applicants to invest in energy efficient products to help lower their electricity bills. Supported products include solar panels and battery storage systems, heating and cooling systems, electric and solar hot water systems, insulation, window glazing and energy efficient appliances.

ReCFIT

The Energy Saver Loan Scheme has exceeded expectations, with 6,971 loans provided (value $57.7 million) to the end of June 2025. The scheme is expected to close by October 2025, in line with the original policy commitment.

Nearing completion

2.2.3 Supporting electrification and energy efficiency in homes and businesses

Help natural gas users in Tasmania make informed choices and investment decisions.

ReCFIT

The Tasmanian Future Gas Strategy was released in November 2023, setting out the government’s vision for the role of natural gas in Tasmania and the pathways available to reduce emissions. The government’s strategy supports consumer choice, while noting the longer-term challenges expected for gas price and availability. Government programs, including the Energy Saver Loan Scheme and the Business Energy Efficiency Scheme, have supported households and businesses interested in switching to efficient electric appliances.

Complete

2.2.4 Supporting electrification and energy efficiency in homes and businesses

Develop a Tasmanian Housing Strategy which considers the impacts of climate change and energy efficiency on housing sustainability and ongoing standards of liveability.

Homes Tasmania

The Tasmanian Housing Strategy was released in 2023.

improve energy efficiency of Tasmanian homes. This action is supported by the successful Energy Saver Loan Scheme, in action 2.2.2 (above).

Homes Tasmania has developed a draft Environmental Sustainability Policy which provides guidance on ways to enhance environmental sustainability for Homes Tasmania’s portfolio, including land use planning, design, construction, occupation and end‑of‑life phases. Targeted consultation on the draft Policy has occurred and feedback is being considered. The Environmental Sustainability Policy is due for completion by December 2025.

Complete

2.2.5 Reducing emissions from tourism and hospitality

Deliver a program to support tourism and hospitality operators to undertake carbon audits, implement measures to reduce their emissions, promote the stories of tourism and hospitality businesses who have actively reduced their emissions, and develop a business case to consider how visitors to Tasmania may voluntarily contribute to local offset projects.

State Growth, Tourism Tasmania

Round 2 of the Tourism Emissions Reduction Grant Program and a new electric vehicle destination charging grant program for Tasmanian tourism operators are now planned for 2025-26.

A three‑year funding agreement has been executed with the Tourism Industry Council Tasmania to support Tasmanian tourism operators to be able to measure, manage and reduce emissions, and operate more sustainably, so that Tasmania can become a leading destination in climate conscious travel for 2025-26.

In progress

2.2.6 Providing energy price relief

Work with the Australian Government to deliver the jointly funded National Energy Price Relief Plan to provide temporary financial support to vulnerable customer groups and small businesses.

Treasury

In 2024-25, eligible households received $250 in bill relief under the targeted Energy Bill Relief program.

Under the 2024-25 Extension, all households received up to $300 in bill relief and eligible small business received $325.

Households and eligible small businesses will receive a further $150 in bill relief in 2025-26.

In progress

2.2.7 Supporting community solar power installation

Continue to roll out solar panels for schools. The energy savings from the $5 million Renewable Energy Schools Program will be reinvested to fund further solar installations and sustainability improvements in our schools.

DECYP

Twenty seven solar installations have been completed and 19 additional solar installations have been scoped and planned for 2025, 16 of which are currently at varying stages of procurement. The remaining three are to be released in the coming months.

In progress

2.2.8 Supporting community solar power installation

Continue to support Tasmanian sporting clubs with their broader infrastructure needs, including installation of solar power systems.

State Growth

The 2024-25 Tasmanian Active Infrastructure Grants Program provided $5 million to sport and active recreation infrastructure programs.

Items such as the installation of solar panel systems were eligible projects under the program guidelines. One application was received seeking funding to install solar panels. Applications are still being assessed.

Ongoing

2.2.9 Improving business resource efficiency

Continue to deliver the second Business Resource Efficiency Program to improve productivity, and reduce waste and emissions of Tasmania’s small- to medium-sized businesses.

ReCFIT (CCO)

Funding of $200,00 was provided to Business Action Learning Tasmania to deliver the program. Fourteen businesses took part. A final program forum was held in Launceston in September 2023, where participants shared their project outcomes. Resources, including fact sheets and case studies, are available on the ReCFIT and Business Action Learning Tasmania websites.

Complete

2.2.10 Supporting innovation

Maximise opportunities through existing programs such as Enterprize to support establishment of innovative, high growth startups in renewable energy.

State Growth

The Office of the Coordinator General, and the Small Business Unit, continue to work with Enterprize to support startups through its programs, Elevate, Activate, Spark and Engage. As at June 2025, Enterprize has 217 active members across its two Hubs in Launceston and Hobart.

Ongoing

2.3.1 Supporting the uptake of electric vehicles

Provide financial incentives to support the uptake of electric vehicles in Tasmania.

ReCFIT (CCO)

The Electric Vehicle Rebate Program closed to new applicants in November 2024. A total of 317 rebates were approved and paid for the entire program. Of these, 232 rebates were to applicants in the south, 46 to applicants in the north and 39 to applicants in the north west.

Complete

2.3.2 Supporting the uptake of active transport

Deliver a grant program to support Tasmanians to purchase an e‑bike or e‑scooter.

ReCFIT (CCO)

A $200,000 e-mobility support program was delivered between November 2023 and March 2024. The program provided rebates on e‑bikes, cargo e‑bikes and personal mobility devices, such as e‑scooters, and supported the purchase of a total of 501 e‑mobility devices.

Complete

2.3.3 Supporting the uptake of active transport

Update the Tasmanian Walking and Cycling for Active Transport Strategy to capture the contemporary policy and infrastructure context regarding active transport across all levels of government.

State Growth

The Strategy, the Tasmanian Walk, Wheel Ride Policy, and the Tasmanian Cycling Infrastructure Design Guide have been published to support on-going investment in active transport.

In progress

2.3.4 Supporting the uptake of active transport

Work with local government to improve active transport and micro‑mobility infrastructure and facilities.

State Growth

Round 2 of the Better Active Transport Grant Programs distributed $4.4 million to local governments across the state in 2024-25 to improve active transport infrastructure.

In progress

2.3.5 Trialling zero emissions public transport

Continue to work with Metro Tasmania to trial zero emissions buses. An electric bus trial is due to commence in the north of the state in 2023 and work is underway to commence a hydrogen bus trial in the south.

ReCFIT, State Growth

The Battery Electric Bus trial is underway in the north, building a dataset that will allow analysis of the performance and costs. The Hydrogen Electric Buses (HEB) are now operational on routes throughout Hobart.

In progress

2.3.6 Supporting the uptake of public transport

Continue exploring ways to improve Tasmania's public transport network. For example, the introduction of a statewide fare structure in mid-2023 will deliver fare reductions to a majority of passengers travelling to and from non-urban localities to urban interchanges. This will help to encourage people living in regional areas to use public transport.

State Growth

Half price public transport fares have been extended for all customers. This initiative was scheduled to end on 30 June 2025, but the policy has been extended by 12 months. The period beyond 31 December 2025 (1 January 2026 – 30 June 2026) will be subject to funding from the next State Budget.

In progress

2.3.7 Transitioning the Tasmanian Government vehicle fleet

Continue to progress the commitment to transition the fleet to 100 per cent electric vehicles by 2030, including consideration of infrastructure, procurement, education and policies. This will reduce emissions from the government fleet and increase the number of electric vehicles available in the secondhand market.

ReCFIT (CCO), Treasury

In 2024-25, ReCFIT provided subsidies to agencies to assist with the purchase of seven electric vehicles and funding of $360,000 for the purchase and installation of 48 agency charge points to support fleet transition.

In progress

2.3.8 Planning for electric vehicles

Embed consideration of electric vehicle charging infrastructure into the Tasmanian Planning Scheme and develop a whole‑of‑government master plan for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

State Growth, ReCFIT (CCO)

The Tasmanian Planning Scheme is likely to be operational in Hobart City Council in coming months, meaning that all areas of the state will have an exemption for installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure as part of a car park.

Complete

2.3.9 Chairing the EV Working Group

Continue bringing together key partners to develop a coordinated approach to support the uptake of electric vehicles in Tasmania.

ReCFIT (CCO)

The Electric Vehicle (EV) Working Group has transitioned to an information sharing group. This change recognises the growth of the EV market in Australia, as well as the leading role taken by the Australian Government in EV policy.

Ongoing

2.4.1 Supporting research and development to reduce emissions from livestock

Support a large-scale trial of Asparagopsis (seaweed) or other feed supplements to reduce emissions from livestock.

ReCFIT (CCO)

TasFarmers is managing the Low Emissions Livestock project and has recruited three of the five dairy farms. TasFarmers has overseen installation of infrastructure for the use of the SeaFeed oil at these farms.

In progress

2.4.2 Supporting the transition to low carbon agriculture

Continue to encourage farmers and other businesses to understand the growing carbon market, through the Carbon Farming Advice Rebate Pilot Program.

NRE Tas

Between the 2021-22 and 2024-25 financial years there have been 13 producers who have been approved for a rebate and 28 current approved advisers. In line with the Agricultural Emissions Reduction and Resilience Plan, AgriGrowth Tasmania is working with ReCFIT to review the Program to ensure it is fit for purpose and complements new national programs.

Ongoing

2.4.3 Supporting the transition to low carbon agriculture

Expand the Landcare Action Grants program of practical on-ground works for sustainable agriculture to support carbon farming initiatives.

NRE Tas

In 2024, Landcare Tasmania was further supported with a commitment of more than $1.865 million over three years towards its programs and initiatives. This funding is in addition to existing funding of $225,000 for Landcare Action Grants for the 2024‑25 financial year.

Ongoing

2.4.4 Supporting the transition to low carbon agriculture

Encourage dairy farmers to participate in the DairyTas ‘The 10 Steps’ program, which provides information to reduce the carbon footprint of Tasmanian dairy farms.

NRE Tas

The project to develop the resources is complete. The initiative, funded by the Climate Change Office, focuses on practical actions farmers can take to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and enhance sustainability.

Ongoing

2.4.5 Supporting the transition to low carbon agriculture

Support the adoption of precision agriculture through the Strategic Industry Partnership Program, including a pilot program to develop and test a grower-led agtech adoption framework in Tasmanian agriculture.

NRE Tas

The pilot project was completed in June 2025. The project delivered six case studies and various extension activities. An industry-developed checklist through the pilot program aims to increase on-farm adoption of technology to drive productivity improvements. Materials developed can be used by industry for extension activities, including through the TAS Farm Innovation Hub.

Ongoing

2.4.6 Supporting seaweed production

Support emerging seaweed production activities, including Asparagopsis, to support decarbonisation in other sectors and expand ocean carbon sequestration.

NRE Tas

The government has continued to invest in a range of seaweed production activities, including feed supplements and technologies to lower greenhouse gas emissions from livestock; and infrastructure for seaweed farming on land.

Ongoing

2.5.1 Supporting landowners to sequester carbon on their properties

Support Private Forests Tasmania to deliver grants for landowners to plant more trees on their properties, building on its successful Integrated Farm Forestry Program. This will increase Tasmania's carbon sequestration and has additional benefits, including improved farm productivity, water quality and biodiversity, and reduced soil erosion.

ReCFIT (CCO)

Private Forests Tasmania is overseeing the preliminary works for the grant recipients, including clearing, fencing, weed treatment and purchasing seedlings. It is anticipated seedlings will be planted in spring 2025.

Ongoing

2.5.2 Supporting landowners to sequester carbon on their properties

Support Private Forests Tasmania and the Tasmanian Forestry Hub to deliver the Farm Forestry Carbon Tool. The tool will enable landowners to estimate their carbon emissions and sequestration and potential tree offset opportunities, with the goal of encouraging landowners to plant more trees on their properties.

ReCFIT and Resources (Forestry)

Private Forests Tasmania is progressing its Stems for CO2 Project, supported by ReCFIT, to provide grant funding for farmers to integrate commercial tree plantings onto their farms to sequester carbon. The project operations are being launched on 6 August 2025 at farmer Dougal Morrison's property at An Cala, Oatlands.

In addition, Private Forests Tasmania has recently been awarded grant funding by ReCFIT to run a Carbon Forestry 101 Project for Tasmanian farmers and landowners to build awareness and improve their understanding of carbon and carbon forestry. The project will provide communications resources and stakeholder engagement opportunities across several years to help farmers and landowners identify opportunities to participate in carbon forestry projects.

In progress

2.5.3 Supporting a sustainable forestry sector

Work with the forestry sector to develop a policy framework that identifies barriers to agroforestry and plantation forestry, promotes plantations and wood products, promotes using locally-sourced timber instead of more emissions-intensive building materials, and explores opportunities for bioenergy and biofuels to reduce fossil fuel use.

ReCFIT and Resources (Forestry)

A range of policies and legislation are being developed to support a sustainable and adaptive forestry sector. The Sustainable Timber Tasmania (STT) Ministerial Charter was updated in March 2025 to formalise STT’s participation in carbon markets. Round two of the On‑Island Processing Program grants was launched in May 2025. The project aims to add value to timber products produced around the state.

Ongoing

2.6.1 Increasing organic waste reprocessing capacity in Tasmania

Partner with the Australian Government and industry to deliver two state-of-the-art composting facilities, reducing the volume of organic material sent to landfill and reducing emissions.

NRE Tas

The Dulverton in-vessel organics facility officially commenced operations in July 2024. The facility is expected to divert approximately 7,500 tonnes of organic material from landfill each year for reprocessing.

The development of the proposed southern-based facility by Barwick’s has been delayed by an estimated 12 to 18 months. Barwick’s development is projected to have an annual throughput of 24,000 tonnes, with capacity for up to 42,000 tonnes.

In progress

2.6.2 Growing the circular economy

Phase out single use plastics by 2025 and continue to improve plastic recycling in Tasmania.

NRE Tas

Tasmania’s project to phase out certain single-use plastics is progressing. The first stage of consultation was the release of the Phasing out Problematic Single-Use Plastics in Tasmania discussion paper in August 2024. The consultation received over 1,000 responses and approximately 97 per cent of responders support reducing single-use plastics in Tasmania. Continued engagement with key stakeholders is progressing.

In progress

2.6.3 Growing the circular economy

Support improved recycling in remote communities

NRE Tas

In 2022, $1.8 million was committed to the remote councils to improve their recycling capacity. There have been some delays to projects due to challenges faced by remote communities. The revised completion date is June 2026.

Additional support is also being provided to regional and remote communities through a combination of landfill levy rebates and targeted grants administered by the Waste and Resource Recovery Board.

In progress

2.6.4 Growing the circular economy

Continue to support the use of recycled materials such as crumb rubber from waste tyres in the construction and maintenance of the state road network, and research the use of other recycled products and the feasibility of increasing their use in state road construction in Tasmania.

State Growth

Eleven sites were selected to use crumb rubber in the 2024‑25 resurfacing season. Crumb rubber has been planned for ten sites for the 2025-26 resurfacing season.

All new State Roads contracts are now required to fill in Completed Works reports, which include a section on Recycled Materials.

State Roads is conducting an internal review of a planned “Sustainable Procurement Approach” for future contracts, aimed at promoting greater awareness of allowable recycled material use in road construction.

In progress

2.7.1 Providing financial support for businesses and industry to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency

Continue the $50 million Business Energy Efficiency Scheme (BEES) to support electricity customers with annual consumption of more than 150 MWh to invest in energy efficiency and electrification opportunities.

ReCFIT

BEES supports businesses with interest-free loans of up to $10,000 over three years, and low interest loans of up to $50,000 over three years. Business Tasmania has promoted BEES to businesses. BEES was established as a three‑year program that is scheduled to conclude in April 2026.

In progress

2.7.2 Providing financial support for businesses and industry to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency

Support large Tasmanian greenhouse gas-emitting businesses and industries to trial existing clean technologies, or test new innovative production processes, that will lead to reduced emissions. Ensure the program scope and design complement relevant state and national programs.

ReCFIT (CCO)

Funding for this discontinued program has been reallocated to the implementation of the sectoral emissions reduction and resilience plans.

Discontinued

2.7.3 Advocating to the Australian Government

Continue to advocate for the best outcomes for Tasmanian business and industry under the Australian Government’s initiatives to reduce industrial emissions, including reforms to the Safeguard Mechanism and establishing the Powering the Regions Fund.

ReCFIT (CCO)

The Tasmanian Government advocates for Tasmania at a Ministerial level, through the Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC). The Climate Change Office sits on a large number of officials-level intergovernmental working groups. At all levels, the government will continue to seek to maximise the opportunities for Tasmania through relevant Australian Government climate change policies and programs, including through the development of a national net zero plan and national sectoral decarbonisation plans.

Ongoing

2.8.1 Increasing renewable energy generation

Continue to implement the Tasmanian Renewable Energy Action Plan (TREAP) and Renewable Energy Coordination Framework (RECF).

ReCFIT

The actions under the TREAP and RECF are now complete or on track.

A pipeline of over 6GW of generating capacity is currently being progressed by private proponents. Financial investment decisions for many of these projects are expected from 2026 onwards. Progress towards the TRET is reported annually.

Ongoing

2.8.2 Increasing renewable energy generation

Continue to implement the Tasmanian Renewable Hydrogen Action Plan to become a significant producer of renewable hydrogen for local use and export by 2030.

ReCFIT

Tasmania’s first renewable hydrogen production plant launched in March 2025. The Blue Economy CRC’s Hydrogen Production and Research Facility is the first to produce green hydrogen in Tasmania and will draw on 100 per cent verified renewable power from Tasmania’s electricity grid.

The Tasmanian Green Hydrogen Hub (TGHH) project is progressing. TGHH will provide the common use transmission, water and port infrastructure required to support one or more export-scale hydrogen production facilities in Bell Bay. The Bell Bay Powerfuels project was selected as the lead proponent for the TGHH on 31 May 2025. The selection of a lead proponent was a requirement under the grant agreement with the Australian Government.

In progress

2.8.3 Increasing renewable energy generation

Update the Renewable Energy Action Plan to develop the Powered by Tasmania Plan, focusing on accelerating renewable energy developments.

ReCFIT

The government’s updated renewable energy plan was announced in 2024. The plan includes a focus on accelerating renewable energy developments by updating Hydro Tasmania’s charter (see action 2.8.4 below) and removing legislative roadblocks to development.

Complete

2.8.4 Increasing renewable energy generation

Continue to invest in hydro-electricity assets, considering the findings of relevant studies to further Tasmania’s renewable electricity generation, and progressing opportunities for further renewable energy development.

ReCFIT

The Tasmanian Government has updated the Hydro Tasmania Ministerial Charter, which sets the government’s strategic expectations, including working cooperatively on Tarraleah Redevelopment and Cethana Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Projects. The generation potential is being supported by investment in Marinus, North West Transmission Development and Renewable Energy Zones. The Australian Government's Capacity Investment Scheme also provides underwriting support.

Ongoing

2.8.5 Attracting renewable energy investment

Continue to progress national-scale renewable energy projects such as Marinus Link and the Battery of the Nation.

ReCFIT

A positive Final Investment Decision (FID) to proceed with Stage 1 of Project Marinus has been taken by all shareholders. Project Marinus comprises Marinus Link and the North West Transmission Developments (NWTD). Planning and development activities will continue and construction is expected to begin in 2026 for Marinus Link. Commercial operations are expected to occur from late 2030.

Hydro Tasmania major projects include Tarraleah redevelopment and Cethana Pumped Hydro proposals. Final Investment Decisions for both projects are expected in 2027 or later.

Ongoing

2.8.6 Attracting renewable energy investment

Continue to work with and support a wide variety of proponents across renewable energy projects.

ReCFIT

The Australian and Tasmanian governments signed a Renewable Energy Transformation Agreement in 2024, which provides for a cumulative generation allocation for Tasmania of 4 TWh (estimated to be 1.2 GW). The Australian Government did not award a CIS allocation to a Tasmanian project in the reporting period, but subsequently did award CIS to the Bell Bay Wind Farm in October 2025 (outside the reporting period).

Eight Tasmanian Projects were included on the Australian Government’s inaugural National Renewable Energy Priority List (Priority List), which will provide coordinated support for regulatory planning and environmental approval processes.

ReCFIT’s case management program continues to support the pipeline which includes 16 wind and solar projects and four battery projects.

Ongoing

2.9.1 Reducing emissions from government operations

Develop an emissions reduction and resilience plan for Government operations in conjunction with the whole-of-government policy framework, which will incorporate emissions reduction, transition to a low emissions economy, and resilience to climate-related risks.

ReCFIT (CCO)

A draft emissions reduction and resilience plan for Government operations has been developed, outlining future opportunities for emissions reduction. The draft plan will be circulated to agencies to review. A baseline emissions inventory for government operations is underway.

In progress

2.9.2 Reducing emissions from government operations

Continue to monitor the government's energy use and the associated greenhouse gas emissions from its operations.

ReCFIT (CCO)

Government agencies will continue to monitor their emissions through a whole-of-government software platform. Opportunities to improve the application of the software have been identified in the draft emissions reduction and resilience plan for Government operations. The software platform will be renewed for a further three‑year period in 2025.

Ongoing

2.9.3 Reducing emissions from government operations

Develop a boiler replacement action plan to guide the replacement of fossil fuels used in government boilers with renewable alternatives, with a focus on bioenergy solutions.

ReCFIT

Expert advice has been provided to government on the best renewable alternative for displacing fossil fuels across all 65 government-owned boilers. Based on this advice, ReCFIT identified priority sites.

Complete

2.9.4 Reducing emissions from government operations

Implement renewable energy alternatives for government-owned fossil fuel boilers, with a focus on bioenergy solutions.

ReCFIT

ReCFIT developed a detailed project plan for the Risdon Prison site to displace LNG boilers used to provide heat to the prison laundry with biomethane generated by an anaerobic digestor powered from organic waste from the prison kitchen and yard.

Complete

“There is a high level of enthusiasm in the school and community. One student is being actively mentored for a leadership role in managing TIN and has been shadowing staff at Nipaluna Nursery. This is an exciting project opportunity for this student, creating a lasting impact.”

Nel Smit, Nursery Manager

“A month after returning the loaned e-bike, I bought one. I missed zipping up the Intercity Cycleway after work. One Friday, stuck in traffic on the Brooker Highway, I realised I could do better. I wouldn’t have taken the leap without those two weeks of traffic-free transport. My regular bike wasn’t cutting it—especially in the dark and cold—but the e-bike made the journey effortless.”

Program participant

"With so much misinformation being spread about electric vehicles, AEVA plays an important role in providing independent factual information to reassure people that electric vehicles are the future and help them reap the benefits sooner. Tasmania imports over a billion dollars of fossil fuel every year and with our largely renewable electricity grid, we're ideally positioned to go electric. By going electric, we can have a real impact on reducing the cost of living costs for all Tasmanians while increasing state revenue and improving environmental and health outcomes."

Jon Ettershank, Chairperson, AEVA Tasmania branch

3.1.1 Preparing Tasmania’s first Statewide Climate Change Risk Assessment

Develop a statewide climate change risk assessment by November 2024. The Risk Assessment will assist the government to prioritise actions that support adaptation to the impacts of climate change.

ReCFIT (CCO)

Tasmania’s Risk Assessment for Climate Change 2024 was published in November 2024. The Tasmanian Government response ‘Managing Tasmania’s climate risks and opportunities’ was released at the same time.

Complete

3.1.2 Analysing Tasmania’s strategic disaster risks

Pilot a horizon scanning framework that will analyse and prioritise Tasmania’s strategic disaster risks across a range of threats and hazards (including climate change). This action includes developing an implementation plan to embed an ongoing horizon scanning process into Tasmania’s whole-of-government disaster prevention and preparedness arrangements.

DPAC

Between April and June 2025, workshops were held across the state to inform the development of strategic priorities for Tasmania’s next Disaster Resilience Strategy. These workshops were designed with a futures analysis lens. Guidance was provided by experts from the Australian National University’s Futures Hub. The workshops explored trends that were most likely to have the highest impact on the emergency management sector, which had been identified through a horizon scan. Trends included the impact of climate change on the frequency and severity of natural disasters.

Complete

3.2.1 Developing and implementing emissions reduction and resilience plans

Develop sector-based emissions reduction and resilience plans (plans) in consultation with business, industry and the community, to ensure that a practical and balanced approach is taken to reduce emissions and build resilience to the impacts of a changing climate.

Plans will be developed for the Energy; Transport; Waste; Agriculture; Industrial Processes and Product Use; Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry; and government sectors. All plans are due to be completed by late 2024, with the exception of the Transport Plan, due for completion by November 2023.

ReCFIT (CCO)

The plan for the transport sector was released in September 2024 and the remaining sectoral plans were released in November 2024. All six sectoral plans are available on the ReCFIT website.

Complete

3.3.1 Building climate change action capability in local government

Work with local government to co‑design and implement a program of statewide climate change action in local government that builds the sector’s capacity to respond to the impacts of a changing climate and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

ReCFIT (CCO)

Stage one of the program is now complete. It involved the co‑design of initiatives to build capacity in local government to respond to the impacts of a changing climate and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Stage two, which is progressing, will deliver the initiatives agreed through Stage one:

• strengthening municipal   climate governance, including:
  • training and support for elected representatives
  • decision making framework for climate information
  • climate-ready corporate systems for councils
• enhancing knowledge   sharing for the councils’ climate network
• supporting and inspiring   climate action for north-west councils.

In progress

3.3.2 Managing coastal hazards

Work with coastal managers across the state and local government to develop a consistent statewide approach to managing the impacts of coastal hazards under a changing climate.

ReCFIT (CCO)

Planning for this project has continued in collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Local Government Association of Tasmania.

In progress

3.3.3 Developing a Risk Information Portal

Explore the development of a Risk Information Portal for Tasmania that spatially enables municipal emergency risk assessments. The risk assessments will identify and utilise hazard models (for example: flood, fire, coastal hazards, drought) that incorporate climate projections.

DPAC

The first phase of the project reviewed the current operating environment for risk and emergency management and combined the findings with end-user requirements, which were gathered through discussion papers, targeted surveys, steering committee meetings, and a stakeholder workshop. A set of foundational project principles has been established, and the development of prototype tools and product demonstrators based on these principles is now underway.

In progress

3.4.1 Improving bushfire preparedness

Deliver a six-week program in spring 2023 to empower Tasmanians to improve their bushfire preparedness. The program will support Tasmanians to understand their bushfire risk, create a bushfire plan and prepare their properties.

Tasmania Fire Service

A new Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) Bushfire Safety Campaign, implemented throughout the summer of 2024-25, reached up to 85 per cent of the estimated audience. Over 10,000 people visited the bushfire.tas.gov.au website each month. The TFS Bushfire Ready Challenge (BRC)was held again prior to the campaign, delivered using a new interactive online platform, which will remain available year-round on bushfire.tas.gov.au. The new platform is also actively used by TFS Community Preparedness staff to engage with communities.

Ongoing

3.4.2 Improving bushfire preparedness

Continue delivering the Statewide Fuel Reduction Program to reduce the risk of bushfires impacting on communities.

NRE Tas, Tasmania Fire Service

During 2024-25, 108 fuel reduction burns (encompassing 24,532 hectares) were completed in strategic locations to protect Tasmanian communities.

Ongoing

3.4.3 Improving bushfire preparedness

Continue to work with Tasmania Fire Service to mitigate the risk of ignition on the road verge and undertake vegetation management in accordance with Machinery Operating Guidelines.

State Growth

State Roads continues to work with Tasmania Fire Service to better understand and mitigate the risk of bushfires next to the State Road network.

State Roads attends an annual fire briefing each year (Tas Fire and SES) and provides information to the Emergency Planning Group. State Roads also provides direction to road maintenance contractors for optimising vegetation management prior to fire season.

Ongoing

3.4.4 Improving Tasmania’s disaster resilience

Develop Tasmania’s Disaster Resilience Strategy 2026-2030 that will outline the government’s vision, goals and priority actions to improve Tasmanians’ resilience to disasters.

DPAC

The development of Tasmania’s next Disaster Resilience Strategy is underway. Consultation has been undertaken with a range of stakeholders through a discussion paper, interviews, focus groups and workshops. The relevant risks and impacts identified by Tasmania’s Risk Assessment for Climate Change 2024 were shared during workshops and will inform the development of the strategy.

In progress

3.5.1 Managing the risk of fire in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area

Undertake planned burning in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA) to reduce the risk of bushfire and protect natural and cultural values.

NRE Tas

As part of the Statewide Fuel Reduction Program, the Parks and Wildlife Service has undertaken 18 burns in 2024-25 in the TWWHA.

A prioritisation tool has been developed to assist with fire response after dry lightning events.

Ongoing

3.5.2 Mitigating biosecurity risks

Assess the increased risks of temperate and sub-tropical pests and diseases establishing in Tasmanian marine and terrestrial environments. Prioritise those pests and diseases of highest risk and impact and develop mitigation strategies to address the highest risk species.

NRE Tas

Biosecurity Tasmania’s risk assessment methodologies and processes account for the impacts of climate change in terms of addressing future risk with a changing climate scenario. Prioritisation of pests and diseases for risk assessment and analysis is continually reviewed and considers a wide range of risk factors, including climate change.

Ongoing

3.6.1 Addressing the impacts of climate change on the physical health and wellbeing of Tasmanians

Support actions that protect vulnerable Tasmanians from the impacts of climate change, such as bushfires, extreme heat and cold weather events.

Health

The Department of Health (Health) is involved in the Natural Hazards Atlas of Tasmania and fine-scale climate projections projects, which will consider various ways of presenting climate data to support adaptation, risk and resilience planning.

The public health emergency management approach (preparedness and response) to heatwaves and bushfire/prolonged smoke events includes consideration of protecting vulnerable Tasmanians.

Health has also undertaken activities to monitor for changes in the risk of vector‑borne diseases from changes in mosquito distribution in Tasmania, due to climate change.

The Nature Connection Project, to understand the relationships between nature connection, wellbeing and climate anxiety for young Tasmanians, is continuing. Finalisation of co‑designed support resources is expected during 2025.

Health is currently working with the Menzies Institute for Medical Research to apply for Australian Government funding for a research project to support the mental health of workers in climate-exposed occupations.

Ongoing

3.6.2 Addressing the impacts of climate change on the physical health and wellbeing of Tasmanians

Support community action on climate change and health through the Healthy Tasmania Fund - Healthy Focus Grants.

Health

Healthy Tasmania supported six grants that enable community action on climate change and health. Projects cover flood preparedness, building community resilience, climate healthy councils, food waste, and active living. Three of these grants ended on 30 June 2025.

Ongoing

3.6.3 Addressing the impacts of climate change on the physical health and wellbeing of Tasmanians

Create more liveable communities that improve health and wellbeing and address climate change. This includes active living strategies and supporting local food production, as well as actions to support good water and air quality.

Health

The Tasmanian Active Living Coalition works together to influence and inform policies, decisions and strategies encouraging the creation of active living environments, food security and social inclusion, benefiting health and wellbeing.

Business-as-usual public health activities for water and air quality management are ongoing.

Ongoing

3.6.4 Improving the resilience of Tasmanian businesses

Promote information and capability-building opportunities for small- and medium-sized businesses and not-for-profit organisations to improve continuity planning and build resilience to the physical and transitional impacts of climate change.

State Growth

The Small Business Unit continues to improve available resources and information in this area. An online business continuity planning is tool due for release in late 2025.

Nearing completion

3.6.5 Improving the resilience of Tasmanian businesses

Promote and support cross‑sectoral opportunities for businesses to work together to improve their capacity and capability to respond to climate change.

State Growth

This project is currently being scoped and will be expanded to include other challenges businesses are facing such as changing consumer behaviour and other economic conditions.

In progress

3.6.6 Embedding climate change in planning

Ensure the impacts of climate change are considered in Tasmania’s planning polices and regional land use strategies, and planning regulations.

State Growth

The State Planning Office will work with the incoming government to finalise the draft Tasmanian Planning Policies (TPPs). The draft TPPs are already informing the reviews of the three regional land use strategies, which are well progressed.

Nearing completion

3.6.7 Embedding climate change in planning

Ensure climate change modelling is incorporated into strategic planning and decision making at state and local level to inform land release and the location of future housing. This action aims to mitigate the impacts of climate change on future residents and housing developments.

State Growth

The State Planning Office will work with the incoming government to finalise the draft TPPs. The draft TPPs are already informing the reviews of the three regional land use strategies which are well progressed.

Nearing completion

3.6.8 Delivering sustainable and resilience infrastructure

Work across state agencies to establish sustainability and resilience best practice principles in the planning and delivery of infrastructure.

State Growth

Infrastructure Tasmania continues to work on whole-of-government activities to support better sustainability, resilience and delivery of government infrastructure. Governance arrangements are an important part of this approach with ITas coordinating whole-of-government forums to assist sharing and collaboration across agencies.

Ongoing

3.6.9 Delivering sustainable and resilience infrastructure

Identify opportunities for improving resilience as part of the upfront planning work when developing corridor strategies for state roads.

State Growth

The Network Planning team within the Transport Group has updated its corridor strategy guidance materials to highlight challenges and improvement opportunities specific to resilience and the environment (complete).

The Transport Group will continue refining its planning and project development materials to further incorporate resilience and sustainability into transport infrastructure planning processes (ongoing).

The Transport Group has submitted a funding application in January 2026 to the Australian Government for the 2026-27 budget for $800 million over 10 years (at 80:20 funding split) to support the planning and development of road and bridge network productivity and resilience projects across Tasmania’s State Road Network (in progress).

Ongoing

3.7.1 Supporting the agriculture industry to prepare for the impacts of climate change

Deliver the joint Australian and Tasmanian Government Farm Business Resilience Program from mid-2023 to 2025, designed to give farmers the tools they need to prepare for and adapt to a changing climate and build business resilience through business planning.

NRE Tas

DairyTas and RMCG have continued to deliver risk management workshops and provide coaching, training and tools across the agricultural sector to build farm business resilience to drought and climate change.

In progress

3.7.2 Supporting the agriculture industry to prepare for the impacts of climate change

Partner with regional development authorities, local government, industry, businesses and community stakeholders to develop Regional Drought Resilience Plans for the north, north west and south that prioritise and guide local actions to build Tasmania’s resilience to future droughts.

DPAC

The three Regional Drought Resilience Plans for Tasmania have been formally approved. Implementation activities have commenced with the support of a Quick Wins grant program, which is aimed at community groups and local councils. The grants are for $5,000-$20,000 and a total of $330,000 is available.

In progress

3.7.3 Supporting the agriculture industry to prepare for the impacts of climate change

Partner with DairyTas to deliver a climate adaptation and environmental sustainability program for the dairy industry.

NRE Tas

The rollout of the Grow More, Milk More, Make More dairy initiative - DairyTas Climate Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability Project has continued through DairyTas.

This project has supported dairy farmer understanding of the use and management of dairy effluent in grass‑based dairy systems. Greater understanding can improve environmental and financial outcomes through decreased inputs such as fertilisers, and in turn, decreased emissions.

In progress

3.7.4 Extending irrigation infrastructure

Roll out Tranche III of Pipeline to Prosperity to meet increased demand for irrigation schemes and support Tasmanian Irrigation to develop a business case for the south east extension scheme.

NRE Tas

Construction is well-underway on the Northern Midlands Irrigation Scheme.

Final approvals for the Sassafras-Wesley Vale Irrigation Scheme Augmentation project are close to completion. Scheme construction is expected to commence in the second half of 2025.

The Greater South-East Irrigation Scheme is currently in the pre‑construction phase and will be delivered by Tasmanian Irrigation in the coming years.

Feasibility‑stage development of the Tamar Irrigation Scheme is continuing, and the draft business case is nearing completion.

In progress

3.7.5 Improving the resilience of our fisheries

Improve the design of Harvest Strategies for commercial and recreational fisheries to better incorporate climate resilience.

NRE Tas

The first draft Rock Lobster Harvest Strategy went out for public comment in June 2025.

The Abalone Harvest Strategy has been reviewed and updated to improve outcomes for stocks and was released in July 2025.

Ongoing

3.7.6 Improving the resilience of our fisheries

Reduce the impacts of range-extended urchins on Tasmania’s marine ecosystems caused by warming waters on Tasmania’s east coast.

NRE Tas

Funding of $260,000 was allocated to the incentivised Centro Fishing Program in 2024-25, resulting in the harvest of 274 tonnes of Centro (Longspined Sea Urchin). A further $65,000 was paid to Centro-related research and engagement projects.

An extensive engagement campaign was undertaken by NRE Tas, the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, and independent organisations, to raise the public profile of Centro and raise awareness of its impacts in Tasmania.

Ongoing

3.7.7 Improving the resilience of our fisheries

Work with CSIRO on integration of new national climate adaptation guidelines into fishery management approaches.

NRE Tas

NRE Tas has drafted and consulted on a Marine Heatwave (MHW) Response Plan, which is currently being finalised. An MHW webpage was published to inform the public, and a reporting line was introduced to enable the public to report signs of MHWs for investigation.

Climate change adaptations have been considered in the drafting and review of Abalone and Rock Lobster fishery Harvest Strategies.

In progress

3.7.8 Improving the resilience of our fisheries

Work with Blue Economy CRC on a range of approaches that will promote greater resilience and adaptation by aquaculture and energy industries working in offshore marine environments (for example, co-production of finfish and seaweed).

NRE Tas

The Tasmanian Government has continued its engagement with the Blue Economy CRC on research projects, including work on hydrogen microgrids, ocean carbon market scoping, and the development of marine spatial planning frameworks to support the use of offshore waters for multiple purposes, including aquaculture and renewable energy production.

Ongoing