The Tasmanian Government has officially handed down its 2023-24 state budget.
“This is a budget that is good for the economy, good for services and ensures that life is affordable for Tasmanians,” Premier Jeremy Rockliff said.
At a glance: The key numbers from Tasmania’s 2024/25 state budget
Health
$469 million for health services and investment in health infrastructure
$88 million in additional funding for the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department
$62.2 million for an Older Persons Mental Health Facility at the St Johns Park Health Precinct
$40 million in additional funding for the North West Support School
$39.5 million for the expansion of the Launceston General Hospital Emergency Department
$39.8 million to recruit 78 full-time paramedics
$32 million for a Medical Equipment Fund for hospitals
$36 million to reduce the impact of demand on the Health System
$88 million boost for the Royal Hobart Hospital, including 44 extra doctors and 25 additional nurses
$15 million for a new Diagnostic Breast Imaging Project
$10 million for a new Cancer Wellness Centre
$15 million for an emergency services hub in Kingston
$4 million for a new Mother Baby Unit at the Royal Hobart Hospital
$4.7 million for surgical robot at the Launceston General Hospital
$1.8 million for small business energy audits
Housing
$35 million for the Homes Faster! Partnership Incentive Fund to support housing supply
$20 million for maintenance of Social Housing
$56.9 million for capital programs of Homes Tasmania
$90 million for pensioner council rate relief
Education
$242 million for education and education facilities
$188 million for a school building blitz
Crime, Law & Order
$59 million for police and emergency services
$16.7 million to recruit 60 police officers
Over $423 million to support the implementation of recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry
$75 million for the Ashley Youth Detention Centre Class Action provision
$600,000 for a new police station on Flinders Island
Transport & Infrastructure
$1.9 billion for Roads and Bridges
$283 million for ICT Support to Service Delivery
$20.6 million for Other Infrastructure
$20 million for new ferry terminals in Lindisfarne, Wilkinsons Point, and Sandy Bay
$15 million to expand bus services and improve travel times
$14.1 million for Metro Tasmania driver recruitment and retention
Community & Social Services
$105 million for community service organisations
$21.7 million for new ambulance stations and ambulances
$17.5 million for the new GP NOW Rapid Response unit
$62.5 million for Events Tasmania
$42.3 million for water and sewerage concessions
Sport, Recreation & Tourism
$22.5 million for the Sporting Legacy Precinct at Devonport Oval
$21.5 million for the proposed upgrade to the Elphin Sports Centre
$12 million for a 2030 Visitor Economy Strategy to boost tourism
$8.25 million to enhance Mount Field National Park as a year-round destination
$2.3 million to make Ben Lomond a year-round destination
$14.4 million for a new Renewable Energy Approvals Pathway
$8 million for Silverdome upgrades
Macquarie Point Development
$224 million to support the relocation of the Macquarie Point Wastewater Treatment Plant
$355 million for the Macquarie Point Stadium from the state’s total commitment of $375 million
$134 million equity contribution to Stadiums Tasmania for development and management of stadium assets
Agriculture & Energy
$264.2 million equity contribution to Tasmanian Irrigation Pty Ltd
$211 million investment in electricity concessions
$14.4 million for a new Renewable Energy Approvals Pathway
$11 million for the Bell Bay Hydrogen Hub
Rail & Public Transport
$178 million equity contribution to Tasmanian Railway Pty Ltd
$14.1 million for Metro Tasmania driver recruitment and retention
