| Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts | |
| Type: | Department |
| Superseding1: | Department of State Growth |
| Jurisdiction: | Tasmanian Government |
| Headquarters: | 22 Elizabeth Street, Hobart |
| Minister1 Name: | Lara Giddings |
| Minister1 Pfo: | Minister for the Arts |
| Minister2 Name: | David O’Byrne |
| Minister2 Pfo: | Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology |
| Minister3 Name: | Scott Bacon |
| Minister3 Pfo: | Minister for Tourism, Minister for Hospitality |
| Minister4 Name: | Michelle O’Byrne |
| Minister4 Pfo: | Minister for Sport and Recreation |
| Chief1 Name: | Mark Kelleher |
| Chief1 Position: | Secretary |
The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts (DEDTA) was the Tasmanian Government department tasked with making Tasmania a prosperous, vibrant, and healthy community. The department's core mission was to lead industry and community development, implement marketing and development programs for Tasmanian tourism, and provide policy and planning for the arts and culture sectors.[1]
DEDTA was the initial point of contact for companies wishing to establish, relocate, diversify, or expand in Tasmania.[2] It facilitated connections between government entities and the private sector to market Tasmania's unique attributes, provided funding for events, artists, and arts organizations, supported the upkeep of the state's cultural heritage collections, and promoted opportunities for all Tasmanians to engage in sports, recreation, and physical activities.
On 1 July 2014, DEDTA was merged with the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources, forming the Department of State Growth.[3]
The department was responsible for:
The department was organised into the following organisational groups:
The department worked with several boards and committees:
DEDTA was established in September 1998 with the objective to foster economic and cultural growth in Tasmania.
It operated until 1 July 2014, when it was amalgamated with the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources to form the Department of State Growth. [4]
Throughout its existence, DEDTA supported several major initiatives, including the reopening of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery after a $30 million upgrade, supporting the dairy industry, and promoting the state's wine industry through international trade missions.[5] [6]