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[AR p.8](https://wrr.tas.gov.au/Documents/Tasmanian%20Waste%20and%20Resource%20Recovery%20Board%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=8) [CP p.8]\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> To invest in circular economy programs to increase the recovery and reuse of products and materials and respond to emerging issues. [AR p.19](https://wrr.tas.gov.au/Documents/Tasmanian%20Waste%20and%20Resource%20Recovery%20Board%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=19) [CP p.19]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> We manage investment of Tasmania’s landfill levy to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Through targeted funding we support industry and community initiatives that reduce the loss of products and materials to landfill, expand reuse, repair and recycling, and foster innovation in resource recovery. [AR p.8](https://wrr.tas.gov.au/Documents/Tasmanian%20Waste%20and%20Resource%20Recovery%20Board%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=8) [CP p.8]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- Integrated Planning and Action [CP p.19]\n- Strategic Investment [CP p.19]\n- Prioritise Circularity [CP p.19]\n- Engagement and Partnerships [CP p.19]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: Waste and Resource Recovery\nThe Strategy has been the roadmap for Tasmania’s transition to a circular economy. It has directed us to focus not only on recycling, but also on increasing reuse and repair, improving resource productivity, and minimising waste and costs for Tasmanians by improving product design and reducing consumption. [AR p.18](https://wrr.tas.gov.au/Documents/Tasmanian%20Waste%20and%20Resource%20Recovery%20Board%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=18) [CP p.18]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Supporting partnerships\n- Reducing waste\n\n## Values and principles\n\n- Integrated planning and action\n- Strategic investment\n- Prioritise circularity\n- Engagement and partnerships\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Recycling and recovery rates | Stability or improvement | |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Recycling and recovery rates | Target met | Achieved | |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:59:06.833148+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-TAS-006\n**Entity type**: State Department\n**Jurisdiction**: TAS\n**Portfolio**: Natural Resources\n**Website**: https://nre.tas.gov.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| annual-reports | 3 |\n| other-pdfs | 5 |\n| pages | 22 |\n| strategies | 10 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- [Page 14]\nReviewing and refreshing water\nmanagement policy settings to\nget the balance right\nReview and refresh of water management\npolicies\nRWUS Actions:\n3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.6, 3.7, 3.11,\n3.12, 3.13 and 3.14\nOutcomes Key parties / collaborations\n• Ensuring water resource management • NRE Tas\npolicies and regulatory settings are fit\nfor purpose, align with the objectives\nof the Water Management Act 1999,\nand effectively respond to emerging\ntrends such as:\n• increasing productive value of\nwater and competition for water,\n• increasing investment in irrigated\nagriculture,\n• increasingly complex water\nmanagement requirements,\n• changing community expectations\nof water use accountability, and\n• climate change.\n Source: `strategies/Rural-20Water-20Use-20Strategy-20Implementation-20Plan-202025-2027.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/Rural%20Water%20Use%20Strategy%20Implementation%20Plan%202025-2027.pdf)`\n- [Page 6]\nTHE STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION\nThe strategy includes goals, objectives, actions, and The Strategy has thirty five priority actions that\noutcomes that are designed to achieve the vision have been identified and will form the basis of an\n(Figure 2). implementation plan which will be developed in 2013\nfor the first five years of the strategy (2013 – 2018).\n Source: `strategies/NaturalHeritageStrategySUMMARY2013.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NaturalHeritageStrategySUMMARY2013.pdf)`\n- It is of our natural heritage, for all Tasmanians.\nconsistent with Australia’s Biodiversity Conservation\nStrategy 2010 – 2030 (NRMMC 2010) and the The strategy includes goals, objectives, actions, and\nAustralian Natural Heritage Charter (AHC 2002). outcomes that are designed to achieve the vision\nThe timeframe for this strategy is deliberately long (Figure 2).\nto allow us to focus on a systematic, integrated and\nThe strategy has four goals.\n Source: `strategies/NaturalHeritageStrategy2013.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NaturalHeritageStrategy2013.pdf)`\n- [Page 18]\nImproving the functionality of Tasmania’s\nwater resource management legislation\nRWUS Actions:\n1.7, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.8, 3.9,\n3.10, 3.13, 3.14 and 4.1\nOutcomes Key parties / collaborations\n• Enhancing the efficiency, consistency • NRE Tas\nand effectiveness of the water\nmanagement framework with fit-for-\npurpose contemporary water resource\nmanagement legislation.\n Source: `strategies/Rural-20Water-20Use-20Strategy-20Implementation-20Plan-202025-2027.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/Rural%20Water%20Use%20Strategy%20Implementation%20Plan%202025-2027.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- [Page 99]\nStatement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended 30 June 2025\nNotes 2025 2025 2024\nBudget Actual Actual\n$'000 $'000 $'000\nIncome from continuing operations\nRevenue from Government\nAppropriation revenue – operating 6.1 184 956 212 893 168 381\nAppropriation revenue – capital 6.1 36 477 12 362 11 475\nAppropriation revenue - rollover 6.1 10 598 8 137 6 514\nGrants 6.2 24 141 20 747 23 001\nSales of goods and services 6.3 40 590 52 469 48 337\nFees and fines 6.4 42 416 46 732 36 485\nContributions received 6.5 … 14 709 14 585\nInterest 6.6 6 97 122\nOther revenue 6.7 5 042 19 123 16 720\nTotal revenue from continuing operations 344 226 387 269 325 620\nNet gain/(loss) on non-financial assets 7.1 2 314 922 948\nNet gain/(loss) on financial instruments and\nstatutory receivables/payables 7.2 … (2) (460)\nOther gain/(loss) on non-financial assets 7.3 … (9 452) (3 806)\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 103]\nStatement of Cash Flows for the year ended 30 June 2025\nNotes 2025 2025 2024\nBudget Actual Actual\n$’000 $’000 $’000\nCash flows from operating activities\nCash inflows\nAppropriation receipts – operating 184 956 212 893 168 381\nAppropriation receipts – capital 686 686 596\nAppropriation receipts – rollover 10 598 6 251 3 888\nGrants – continuing operations 24 141 21 885 23 420\nSales of goods and services 35 982 50 761 47 156\nFees and fines 42 416 46 983 36 005\nGST receipts 14 972 14 436 13 100\nInterest received 6 99 122\nOther cash receipts 9 581 17 157 15 098\nTotal cash inflows 323 338 371 151 307 766\nCash outflows\nEmployee benefits (148 726) (170 472) (154 669)\nGST payments (14 972) (15 188) (12 823)\nTransfers to Administered Funds (5 000) (5 000) (5 000)\nGrants and subsidies (61 194) (69 486) (37 434)\nOther cash payments (90 869) (97 169) (80 459)\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 107]\nNotes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended\n30 June 2025\nNote Description Page No\nNote 1 Administered Financial Statements 109\n1.1 Schedule of Administered Income and Expenses 109\n1.2 Schedule of Administered Assets and Liabilities 110\n1.3 Schedule of Administered Changes in Equity 111\nNote 2 Departmental output schedules 112\n2.1 Output group information 112\nReconciliation of total output groups comprehensive result\n2.2 to Statement of Comprehensive Income 126\nReconciliation of total output groups net assets to\n2.3 Statement of Financial Position 127\nExpenditure under Australian Government funding\nNote 3 arrangements 128\nExplanation of material variances between budget and\nNote 4 actual outcomes 130\n4.1 Statement of Comprehensive Income 130\n4.2 Statement of Financial Position 133\n4.3 Statement of Cash Flows 134\nNote 5 Underlying net result 136\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 109]\n10.6 Other liabilities 192\nNote 11 Commitments and contingencies 193\n11.1 Schedule of commitments 193\n11.2 Contingent assets and liabilities 195\nNote 12 Equity 197\n12.1 Contributed capital 197\n12.2 Reserves 198\n12.3 Administrative restructuring 200\nNote 13 Cash flow reconciliation 202\n13.1 Cash and cash equivalents 202\nReconciliation of net result to net cash from operating\n13.2 activities 203\n13.3 Acquittal of Capital Investment Funds 204\n13.4 Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities 206\nNote 14 Financial instruments 207\n14.1 Risk exposures 207\n14.2 Categories of financial assets and liabilities 211\nComparison between carrying amount and net fair value of\n14.3 financial assets and liabilities 212\n14.4 Net fair value of financial assets and liabilities 212\nNote 15 Notes to Administered Statements 214\nExplanation of material variances between budget and\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- 1.1 Schedule of Administered Income and Expenses\nNotes 2025 2025 2024\nBudget Actual Actual\n$’000 $’000 $’000\nAdministered revenue\nRevenue from Government\nAppropriation revenue – operating 15.3 55 962 55 962 64 873\nFees and fines 15.4 40 022 40 506 39 150\nTransfers from Controlled Funds 15.5 5 000 5 000 5 000\nTotal administered revenue 100 984 101 468 109 023\nNet gain/(loss) on financial instruments\nand statutory receivables/payables 15.6 … (2) (1)\nTotal administered income 100 984 101 466 109 022\nAdministered expenses\nGrants and subsidies 15.7 55 962 55 965 64 801\nTransfers to the Public Account 45 022 45 501 44 221\nTotal administered expenses 100 984 101 466 109 022\nAdministered net result ... ... ...\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 112]\n1.2 Schedule of Administered Assets and Liabilities\nNotes 2025 2025 2024\nBudget Actual Actual\n$’000 $’000 $’000\nAdministered assets\nAdministered financial assets\nCash and cash equivalents 15.12 115 13 16\nReceivables 15.8 3 134 1 222 2 805\nOther financial assets 15.9 … 1 913 2 038\nTotal administered assets 3 249 3 148 4 859\nAdministered liabilities\nPayables 15.10 2 651 2 485 4 255\nContract liabilities 15.11 557 663 604\nTotal administered liabilities 3 208 3 148 4 859\nAdministered net assets (liabilities) 41 … …\nAdministered equity\nAccumulated funds 41 … …\nTotal administered equity 41 … …\nThis Schedule of Administered Assets and Liabilities should be read in conjunction with the\naccompanying notes.\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- [pages 11,12,13,14,15,16,17]\nting a strategic priority to put Tasmanian Aboriginal people at the heart of\nmanaging land and sea Country we are committing to becoming more culturally\ninclusive and respectful in our working relationships with Tasmanian Aboriginal people.\n Source: `strategies/Strategic-20Plan-202022-2027.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/Strategic%20Plan%202022-2027.pdf)`\n- 6.1 Continuously improving work, health, safety and wellbeing through our people,\nprocesses and systems by:\n6.1.1 Refreshing of our Safety Management System to drive physical and mental\nwellbeing\n6.1.2 Establishing and implementing a wellbeing and safety culture program\n6.2 Establishing an organisational culture that enables delivery of departmental\npriorities by:\n6.2.1 Designing and embedding ‘How We Work’ principles into ways of working\n6.2.2 Building and implementing a sustainable leadership development program that is\naligned to our How We Work principles and the culture we want to create\n6.3 Ensuring we have the right people, in the right roles, now and for the future by:\n6.3.1 Investing in strategic workforce planning to achieve and retain an agile and mobile\nworkforce with the right capabilities\n6.3.2 Increasing staff capability through targeted training programs and development\n Source: `strategies/Strategic-20Plan-202022-2027.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/Strategic%20Plan%202022-2027.pdf)`\n- Output Group Performance\nOutput Group 1 – Land Tasmania\nTable 4 - Performance Information - Output Group 1\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target Target\nQuality of Tasmania’s\nland survey and\nvaluation services\nComplying surveys\n1\nlodged % 89 91 93 90 90\nObjections resulting in\nan amended\nvaluation\n2 % 0.00 0.09 0.55 <2.00 <2.00\nEfficiency of land\nregistration processes\nSealed plans lodged in\ncompliance with the\nPriority Final Plan\nScheme registered\nwithin the statutory\n% 99.7 98 98 100 100\ntimeframe\nAccessibility of quality\nland information to\nsupport decision\nmaking\nNumber of land related\ndata sets available Number of\n3\nvia the LIST data sets 3 075 3 118 3 163 3 175 3 250\nPage 30 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [pages 32,33,34,35,36]\nLand Tasmania\nTable 4 - Performance Information - Output Group 1\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target Target\nQuality of Tasmania’s\nland survey and\nvaluation services\nComplying surveys\n1\nlodged % 89 91 93 90 90\nObjections resulting in\nan amended\nvaluation\n2 % 0.00 0.09 0.55 <2.00 <2.00\nEfficiency of land\nregistration processes\nSealed plans lodged in\ncompliance with the\nPriority Final Plan\nScheme registered\nwithin the statutory\n% 99.7 98 98 100 100\ntimeframe\nAccessibility of quality\nland information to\nsupport decision\nmaking\nNumber of land related\ndata sets available Number of\n3\nvia the LIST data sets 3 075 3 118 3 163 3 175 3 250\nPage 30 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- Funding Initiative Supporting\nCouncils Schools Industry Community\nHigh Priority Investment Program –\nInfrastructure\nRound 1 - $3 .5 million\nRound 2 - $2 million\nHigh Priority Investment Program –\nSchools\nDirect engagement of educational providers\n$250,000\nHigh Priority Investment Program –\nPeak Partners\n$500,000\nHigh Priority Investment Program –\nRemote Councils Special Projects\n$500,000\nSponsorship Program\n$100,000\nRegional Waste Organisations\n$6 .83 million to date\nRethink Waste\nStatewide education and communication\n$4 .3 million to 2028\nThese achievements have created a solid platform from which we can accelerate action and\ndeliver stronger long-term outcomes .\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://wrr.tas.gov.au/Documents/Tasmanian%20Waste%20and%20Resource%20Recovery%20Board%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [pages 12,13,14,15]\nn\nRound 2 - $2 million\nHigh Priority Investment Program –\nSchools\nDirect engagement of educational providers\n$250,000\nHigh Priority Investment Program –\nPeak Partners\n$500,000\nHigh Priority Investment Program –\nRemote Councils Special Projects\n$500,000\nSponsorship Program\n$100,000\nRegional Waste Organisations\n$6 .83 million to date\nRethink Waste\nStatewide education and communication\n$4 .3 million to 2028\nThese achievements have created a solid platform from which we can accelerate action and\ndeliver stronger long-term outcomes .\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://wrr.tas.gov.au/Documents/Tasmanian%20Waste%20and%20Resource%20Recovery%20Board%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\nThis year at a glance\n• We delivered two rounds of High Priority Infrastructure grants, supporting investment in\nessential recycling and recovery infrastructure, totalling $5 .5 million .\n• We provided $250,000 in funding to the Schools Grants Program for waste education\nproviders to work with schools and teachers in Tasmania .\n• We provided $500,000 in funding for waste and recycling projects in the remote local\ngovernment areas of Flinders, West Coast, and King Island .\n• We supported the Big Day of Circular Living Ideas in March 2025, an event designed to\ninspire Tasmanians to accelerate the shift towards a circular economy .\n• We committed $100,000 under the Sponsorship Program, which supports projects and\nevents that demonstrate innovation, strengthen circular supply chains, improve material\nrecovery, and deliver better services and outcomes .\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://wrr.tas.gov.au/Documents/Tasmanian%20Waste%20and%20Resource%20Recovery%20Board%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- Our reinvestment program\nRethink Waste Education\nSchools Program\nSponsorships Education and Infrastructure\nEngagement\n2025 Community Grants and Assets\nFlammable 5 Project 22% 47%\nInsights High Priority Infrastructure Grants\nand Strategy Round 1 - $3.5 million (closed)\n31% Round 2 - $2 million (closed)\nRound 3 - $5 million (coming soon!)\nRegional Waste Organisations Remote Councils – priority projects\n(includes engagement\nand small grants)\nIndustry Studies\nTasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board Annual Report | 2024-25 21\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://wrr.tas.gov.au/Documents/Tasmanian%20Waste%20and%20Resource%20Recovery%20Board%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- 2025 2024\n$’000 $’000\nHigh priority infrastructure grants 1010 …\nDulverton Waste Management 851 691\nNatural Resource Management (North) 792 1 302\nSouthern Regional Waste Authority 721 591\nSupport program for remote councils 590 75\nRemote councils - special projects 330 …\nSchools Program 235 …\nRethink waste campaign delivery 102 …\nAssistance program for charitable recyclers 45 36\nTasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board sponsorship 35 …\ngrants\nOther 2 …\nTotal 4 713 2 695\nTasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board Financial Statements 2024-25 Page 16\nTasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board Annual Report | 2024-25 62\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://wrr.tas.gov.au/Documents/Tasmanian%20Waste%20and%20Resource%20Recovery%20Board%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- 2025 2024\n$’000 $’000\nBy type\nOther Commitments\nGrants1 5 605 …\nTotal Other Commitments 5 605 …\nBy maturity\nOther Commitments\nOne year or less 2 948 …\nFrom one to five years 2 657 …\nMore than five years … …\nTotal Other Commitments 5 605 …\n1 Grant commitments in 2024-25 primarily consist of grants for High priority infrastructure $1 435 million and Rethink waste\ncampaign delivery $4 192 million.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://wrr.tas.gov.au/Documents/Tasmanian%20Waste%20and%20Resource%20Recovery%20Board%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- Output Group Performance\nOutput Group 1 – Land Tasmania\nTable 4 - Performance Information - Output Group 1\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target Target\nQuality of Tasmania’s\nland survey and\nvaluation services\nComplying surveys\n1\nlodged % 89 91 93 90 90\nObjections resulting in\nan amended\nvaluation\n2 % 0.00 0.09 0.55 <2.00 <2.00\nEfficiency of land\nregistration processes\nSealed plans lodged in\ncompliance with the\nPriority Final Plan\nScheme registered\nwithin the statutory\n% 99.7 98 98 100 100\ntimeframe\nAccessibility of quality\nland information to\nsupport decision\nmaking\nNumber of land related\ndata sets available Number of\n3\nvia the LIST data sets 3 075 3 118 3 163 3 175 3 250\nPage 30 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [pages 32,33,34,35,36]\nLand Tasmania\nTable 4 - Performance Information - Output Group 1\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target Target\nQuality of Tasmania’s\nland survey and\nvaluation services\nComplying surveys\n1\nlodged % 89 91 93 90 90\nObjections resulting in\nan amended\nvaluation\n2 % 0.00 0.09 0.55 <2.00 <2.00\nEfficiency of land\nregistration processes\nSealed plans lodged in\ncompliance with the\nPriority Final Plan\nScheme registered\nwithin the statutory\n% 99.7 98 98 100 100\ntimeframe\nAccessibility of quality\nland information to\nsupport decision\nmaking\nNumber of land related\ndata sets available Number of\n3\nvia the LIST data sets 3 075 3 118 3 163 3 175 3 250\nPage 30 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 33]\nTable 4 - Performance Information - Output Group 1 (continued)\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target Target\nAvailability of LIST\nwebsite and LIST\nservices to\ngovernment, industry\n4\nand public % 99 99 99 99 99\nLevel of government,\nindustry and public\nuse of LIST\nLevel of government, Number\nindustry and public\nsessions\n5\nuse of LIST website (million) 2.74 3.01 3.1 3.0 3.0\nNotes:\n1.\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 34]\nOutput Group 2 – Primary Industries\nTable 5 - Performance Information - Output Group 2\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target Target\nValue of primary\nindustries sector\nGross value of\nagricultural and fish\nproduction\n1\nWild fisheries $ million 119.8 125 114.2 120 120\n2\nAquaculture $ million 1 419 1 327 1 478 1 464 1 602\n3\nAgriculture $ million 2 460 na na 2 374 2 514\nFood production value\n4\nadded $ million 6 017 na na 7 050 7 121\nExports of food,\nagriculture and\nfisheries\n5\nOverseas exports $ million 956 na na 1 130 1 193\n6\nInterstate food trade $ million 4 534 na na 4 750 4 970\nEfficiency of fishers’\nlicensing processes\n%\ncompleted in\nFishers’ licensing 3 working\n7\ntransaction times days 95 95 95 95 95\nPage 32 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 35]\nTable 5 - Performance Information - Output Group 2 (continued)\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target Target\nExternal funds\nleveraged from\nGovernment\ninvestment in primary\n8\nindustries research\nExternal funds received\n9\nby TIA $ million 14.6 12.1 14.1 8 8\nExternal funds received\n10\nby IMAS-SMRCA $ million 9.2 9.23 10.08 1.473 1.059\nAccessibility of\ninformation to support\nfarmers to run their\nbusinesses\nProportion of emails or\ncalls to FarmPoint\nresponded to within 1\n11\nbusiness day % 98 98 98 98 98\nSupervision of Poppy\nand Hemp Crops\nCost of Poppy Advisory\nControl Board per\n12\nlicence issued $ 3 530 1 932 1 736 1 715 1 700\nSupport for GMO\nmoratorium\nProportion of former GM\ncanola sites\nmonitored or\n13\naudited % 100 100 100 100 100\nPage 33 of 256\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 36]\nTable 5 - Performance Information - Output Group 2 (continued)\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target Target\nAmount of water\navailable for irrigation\nTotal volume of water Megalitres\n(ML)\nlicensed for\n14\nirrigation '000 966 976 983 1 000 1025\nEfficiency of dam permit\n15\nprocessing\nAverage time for\nprocessing\napplications for\nDivision 4 dam works\npermit approvals Days 5 5 4 14 14\nAverage time for\nprocessing\napplications for\nDivision 3 dam works\npermit approvals Days 33 51 65 84 84\nProportion of streamflow\nsites that meet quality\nassurance\n16\nstandards % 96.1 99.5 96.9 95 95\nNotes:\n1.\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 39]\nOutput Group 3 – Biosecurity\nTable 6 - Performance Information - Output Group 3\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target Target\nAppropriateness of import\nrequirements for plants\nand animals\nCurrent and relevant import\nrequirements in place for\n1\nplants and plant products % 100 100 100 100 100\nImport permits and conditions\nfor animals and animal\n2\nproducts reviewed % 100 100 100 100 100\nResponses to notifications\nof weeds, pests and\ndiseases are undertaken in\naccord with State and\nnational protocols\nProportion of notifications\nrequiring further regulatory\naction - weeds\n3\n% <1 <1 <1 <1 <1\nProportion of notifications\nfollowed up pests and\n4\ndiseases % 100 100 100 100 100\nCompliance with response\n5\nprotocols % 100 100 100 100 100\nEffectiveness of Diagnostic\nServices\nCompliance with the relevant\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 40]\nTable 6 - Performance Information - Output Group 3 (continued)\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target Target\nBarrier inspections\nconducted to appropriate\nstandards\nEffective screening of all\npassenger transfers from\nBass Strait ferries and\n7\nmajor airports % 100 100 100 100 100\nEffective Approved\nQuarantine Places\nFully compliant Approved\n8\nQuarantine Places % 100 100 100 100 100\nCompliance with food safety\nstandards by primary\nproducers and processors\nEligible primary\nproducers/processors\naccredited annually by\n9\nNRE Tas - cumulative Number 262 260 247 266 270\nAudits of high-risk food safety\nareas without significant\n10\nfindings % 99 100 100 100 100\nCompliance with animal\nwelfare standards\nAudits of high-risk animal use\nundertaken without\n11 12\nsignificant findings % 100 100 100 100 100\nPage 38 of 256\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 41]\nTable 6 - Performance Information - Output Group 3 (continued)\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target Target\nCompliance with chemical\nusage legislation\nAudits of agricultural and\nveterinary chemical usage\nwithout significant\n13\nfindings % 100 100 100 100 100\nNotes:\n1.\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 43]\nOutput Group 4 – Parks\nTable 7 - Performance Information - Output Group 4\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target Target\nManagement Plans\nProtected land covered by\napproved management\n1\nplans % 65 65 65 65 65\nLevel of volunteer support\nRegistered community\n2\nvolunteer organisations Number 39 69 71 70 70\nVolunteer attendance (hours\nvolunteered) with the\nParks and Wildlife\n3\nService Hours 36 883 49 108 57 254 50 000 55 000\n4\nVisitor numbers\nCradle Mountain '000 264 272 268 285 294\nFreycinet '000 287 281 287 294 288\nGordon River '000 111 104 99 109 102\nLake St Clair '000 90 82 82 86 82\nMole Creek Caves '000 35 47 47 49 47\nMount Field '000 200 232 N/A 243 232\nNarawntapu '000 62 63 60 66 68\nProperty Services\nValue of sales completed per\n5\nyear $ million 3.9 3.4 3.6 3.4 3.4\nNumber of lease and licence\n6\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 45]\nOutput Group 5 – Racing Regulation and Policy\nTable 8 - Performance Information - Output Group 5\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual1 Target Target\nSuspensions,\ndisqualifications, fines and\nappeals\nSuspensions,\ndisqualifications and fines\nappealed to the\nTasmanian Racing\nAppeal Board Number 18 22 18 20 20\nAppeals to the Tasmanian\nRacing Appeal Board\nwhere appeal upheld Number 2 7 3 3 3\nAppeals to the Tasmanian\nRacing Appeal Board\nwhere penalty varied Number 3 3 1 6 6\nLicensing and Registration\nLicensing and registration\ndecisions appealed to the\nTasmania Racing Appeal\nBoard Number 0 0 3 0 0\nAppeals to the Tasmanian\nRacing Appeals Board\nwhere licensing or\nregistration appeal is\nupheld Number 0 0 1 0 0\nNote:\n1.\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 46]\nOutput Group 6 – Heritage\nTable 9 - Performance Information - Output Group 6\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target Target\nHistoric Heritage\nNumber of places\npermanently entered on\nthe Tasmanian Heritage\n1\nRegister Number 4 977 4 959 4 945 4 950 4 950\nPercentage of places on the\nTasmanian Heritage\nRegister actively\n2\nmanaged % 16 18 16.5 17 17\nProportion of development\napplications determined\nwithin the statutory\n3\ntimeframe % 99 97 97 100 100\nAboriginal Heritage\nPermit recommendations\nprovided to the Director of\nNational Parks and\nWildlife that include\nevidence of community\nengagement % 100 100 100 100 100\nReferrals to undertake due\ndiligence via the Dial\nBefore You Dig service Number 50 280 50 355 54 976 50 000 50 000\nNumber of Aboriginal\ncommunity members\ninvolved in cultural values\n4\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 48]\nOutput Group 7 – Environment\nTable 10 - Performance Information - Output Group 7\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target Target\nAnalytical Services\nTasmania\nNumber of analyses\n1\nperformed '000 277 311 309 285 300\n2\nJobs reported on time % 79.7 75.7 83 80 75\nProportion of Tasmanian\nland reserved\nLand protected either by\nlegislation or by contract\nin conservation reserves,\nunder covenant or\n3\nheritage regimes % 50.4 50.4 50.4 50.4 50.4\nArea of Tasmanian private\nland reserved for a nature\nconservation purpose\nPrivate land covered by\nvoluntary binding Hectares\n4\nconservation agreements '000 109.4 110.1 110.5 110.9 112.3\nAccessibility of information\nto support natural\nresource management and\ndevelopment decisions\nLevel of use of the Natural Pages\n5\nValues Atlas (page hits) '000 290 292 292 280 280\nPage 46 of 256\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 49]\nTable 10 - Performance Information - Output Group 7 (continued)\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target Target\nTotal number of downloads\nfrom the Natural Values\n6\nAtlas Number 7 788 8 208 8 438 8 000 8 000\nAssessment of threatened\nspecies status\nThe number of species for\nwhich the Scientific\nAdvisory Committee\n(Threatened Species) has\nmade a final\nrecommendation on\nlisting status to the\n7\nMinister Number 2 7 8 7 8\nPercentage of threatened\nspecies covered by a\n8\nlisting statement % 47.4 48.4 48.8 49.0 49.5\nGenetic diversity of the\nTasmanian devil\nExtent of genetic diversity of\nthe Tasmanian devil\n9\ninsurance population % 99.01 99.02 98.9 95.00 95.00\nNotes:\n1.\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $1 million, 10 per cent, 1 million | Variances are considered material where the variance exceeds 10 per cent of the original\nbudget estimate and $1 million.\n(a) Schedule of Administered Income and Expenses\nThere are no material variances between budget and actual outcomes.\n(b) Schedule of Administered Assets and Liabilities\nBudget estimates for the 2024-25 Statement of Financial Position were compiled prior to\nthe completion of the actual outcomes for 2023-24. | `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)` |\n| $1.36 million, 1.36 million | [Page 140]\n2025 2025 2024\nBudget Actual Actual\n$’000 $’000 $’000\nTotal revenue from Government 232 031 233 392 186 370\nThe increase in Revenue from Government ($1.36 million) compared to the budget is\nreflected by:\nAdditional appropriation by Supplementary Appropriation 8 000\nAdditional appropriation by requests for additional funds 26 675\n2024-25 budget cash flow adjustments for funding transferred into future\nyears:\nCapital (20 475)\nOperating ( | `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)` |\n| $52.5 million, $46.7 million, $14.7 million, $399.5 million, 52.5 million, 46.7 million | The Department’s government funding for 2024-25 is summarised in the following\ntable:\nTable 2 - Government funding sources\nSource $’000\nAppropriation revenue – operating 212 893\nAppropriation revenue – capital 12 362\nAppropriation revenue – rollover 8 137\nAustralian Government grants 15 737\nState Government grants 779\nTotal 249 908\nSource: NRE Tas financial records\nOther significant revenue categories include the ‘Sales of goods and services’ of | `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)` |\n| $2.2 million, $1.68 million, 2.2 million, 1.68 million | The increase in contributions received is primarily due to the\nrecognition of Crown land transferred to the Department from other organisations\nincluding the Newnham campus of the University of Tasmania (UTAS) to enable\nthe titles to be split and returned to UTAS as a contribution provided, the transfer of\nland to the Department of State Growth for $2.2 million and $1.68 million of sales\nadministered by the Department of Treasury and Finance.\n(h) | `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)` |\n| $2.3 million, $2.7 million, 2.3 million, 2.7 million | The increase in 2024-25 is primarily due to:\n• The receipt and subsequent transfer of council certificate transactions on\nbehalf of Local Government.\n• The reimbursement of $2.3 million of grant revenue from Dulverton Waste\nManagement Solutions (in liquidation); and\n• The receipt of insurance funds for completed claims of $2.7 million.\n(i) The Department does not include estimates for other gains/(loss) on non-financial\nassets. | `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)` |\n| $20.76 million, $27.06 million, 20.76 million, 27.06 million | The 2024-25 Net Result of a $20.76 million deficit is lower than the original budget\nestimate surplus of $27.06 million. | `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)` |\n| $12.3 million, 12.3 million | The 2024-25 Budget reported this figure for 2023-24 as\n$12.3 million which was the value provided by TIA at the time. | `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)` |\n| $20.76 million, $27.06 million, 20.76 million, 27.06 million | The 2024-25 Net Result of a $20.76 million deficit is lower than the original budget\nestimate surplus of $27.06 million. | `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)` |\n| $2.26 million, 2.26 million | [Page 105]\nStatement of Changes in Equity for the year ended 30 June 2025\nNotes Contributed Reserves Accumulated Total Equity\nEquity $’000 Funds $’000\n$’000 $’000\nBalance as at 1 July 2024 909 491 1 123 856 242 795 2 276 142\nNet result … … (20 763) (20 763)\nOther comprehensive income 12.2 … 12 238 … 12 283\nTotal comprehensive result … 12 283 (20 763) (8 525)\nTransactions with owners in their capacity as\nowners:\nWithdrawal of Equity1 … … (2 800) ( | `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- [Page 6]\nProgress to date\nKey highlights so far include:\n• Leveraged additional funding from the Australian Government through the\nNational Water Grid Fund to increase commitments since the commencement\nof implementation from $232.1 million to a total investment of $409.7 million for\nsupporting water infrastructure development* and undertaking key water science\nprojects.\n• Completed phase 1 of work to incorporate contemporary climate change projections\nin water management including development of modelling methodologies and\nevaluation of new climate datasets in six catchment models.\n• Developed a new Groundwater Risk Assessment Tool to assess potential risks\n(economic, social, and environmental) to our groundwater resources and support\ngroundwater management decisions.\n• Completed a review of Tasmania’s water accountability framework and commenced\nimplementation.\n Source: `strategies/Rural-20Water-20Use-20Strategy-20Implementation-20Plan-202025-2027.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/Rural%20Water%20Use%20Strategy%20Implementation%20Plan%202025-2027.pdf)`\n- [Page 19]\nL o o k i n g F o r w a rd\nRural Water Use Strategy Implementation Timeline\n2 0 2 5\n• Continue Phase 2 of the Catchment Yield Science Update, including developing\nclimate reconstructions for eastern Tasmania using tree-rings and ice-cores.\n• Progress the Groundwater Assessment Project including undertaking a study to\nidentify groundwater-dependent ecosystems in the Smithton Syncline area and\nupdating information supporting the Groundwater Risk Assessment Tool.\n• Commence Phase 1 of the Water Information Management System (WIMS)\nreplacement project following the completed proof-of-concept phase.\n• Continue development of the Catchment Risk Assessment Framework to support\nrisk-based water accountability and other water management activities.\n• Remake the Water Management (Dam Safety) Regulations which expire in late 2025.\n Source: `strategies/Rural-20Water-20Use-20Strategy-20Progress-20Report-202025.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/Rural%20Water%20Use%20Strategy%20Progress%20Report%202025.pdf)`\n- Below are just some of the highlights of the existing work three years beginning in 2022-23.\nof water sector and land management partners that contribute\nTasmanian Government support of the Tasmanian Institute\nto the management and protection of our freshwater resources.\nof Agriculture delivered in partnership between NRE Tas\n$100,000 over four years announced in the 2021-22 State and the University of Tasmania to undertake agricultural\nbudget for the Cows out of Creeks Program, currently in its research, development, extension and education.\n Source: `strategies/Rural-20Water-20Use-20Strategy-20Report-20Card-202022.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/Rural%20Water%20Use%20Strategy%20Report%20Card%202022.pdf)`\n- [Page 7]\nK ey A c h i ev e m e n t s 2 0 2 3 - 2 0 2 4\n• Completed the review of Tasmania’s water accountability framework and commenced\nstakeholder engagement to implement the findings from the review.\n• Developed a 3D geological model to better understand the groundwater resource in\nthe Smithton Syncline groundwater area, north-west Tasmania.\n• Undertaken a study to better understand groundwater and surface water interactions\nin the South Esk River/Longford basin area.\n• Initiated a new project to undertake groundwater investigations and develop water\nsecurity strategies for King and Flinders islands to meet community needs.\n• Secured $1.3 million in funding from the Australian Government through the National\nWater Grid Fund to progress Phase 2 of work to incorporate current climate change\nprojections in water management, including updating our hydrological models.\n Source: `strategies/Rural-20Water-20Use-20Strategy-20Progress-20Report-202024.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/Rural%20Water%20Use%20Strategy%20Progress%20Report%202024.pdf)`\n- [Page 34]\nOutput Group 2 – Primary Industries\nTable 5 - Performance Information - Output Group 2\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target Target\nValue of primary\nindustries sector\nGross value of\nagricultural and fish\nproduction\n1\nWild fisheries $ million 119.8 125 114.2 120 120\n2\nAquaculture $ million 1 419 1 327 1 478 1 464 1 602\n3\nAgriculture $ million 2 460 na na 2 374 2 514\nFood production value\n4\nadded $ million 6 017 na na 7 050 7 121\nExports of food,\nagriculture and\nfisheries\n5\nOverseas exports $ million 956 na na 1 130 1 193\n6\nInterstate food trade $ million 4 534 na na 4 750 4 970\nEfficiency of fishers’\nlicensing processes\n%\ncompleted in\nFishers’ licensing 3 working\n7\ntransaction times days 95 95 95 95 95\nPage 32 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 43]\nOutput Group 4 – Parks\nTable 7 - Performance Information - Output Group 4\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target Target\nManagement Plans\nProtected land covered by\napproved management\n1\nplans % 65 65 65 65 65\nLevel of volunteer support\nRegistered community\n2\nvolunteer organisations Number 39 69 71 70 70\nVolunteer attendance (hours\nvolunteered) with the\nParks and Wildlife\n3\nService Hours 36 883 49 108 57 254 50 000 55 000\n4\nVisitor numbers\nCradle Mountain '000 264 272 268 285 294\nFreycinet '000 287 281 287 294 288\nGordon River '000 111 104 99 109 102\nLake St Clair '000 90 82 82 86 82\nMole Creek Caves '000 35 47 47 49 47\nMount Field '000 200 232 N/A 243 232\nNarawntapu '000 62 63 60 66 68\nProperty Services\nValue of sales completed per\n5\nyear $ million 3.9 3.4 3.6 3.4 3.4\nNumber of lease and licence\n6\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- 2025 2024\n$’000 $’000\nWrite down of:\nInfrastructure1 (2 688) (1 442)\nEquipment (80) (35)\nNational parks, reserves and Crown Land … (2 296)\nBuildings … (31)\nOther … (2)\nTotal write downs (2 768) (3 806)\nImpairment of:\nRight-of-use assets2 (5 084) …\nIntangible assets3 (1 600) …\nTotal impairment (6 684) …\nTotal other gain/(loss) on non-financial assets (9 452) (3 806)\n1The 2024-25 amount includes Parks and Wildlife road network assets, mainly D-\nclass/unformed roads and road alignments, assessed as serving no purpose to the\nDepartment and the assessment of works in progress as being non-capital.\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- Funding Initiative Supporting\nCouncils Schools Industry Community\nHigh Priority Investment Program –\nInfrastructure\nRound 1 - $3 .5 million\nRound 2 - $2 million\nHigh Priority Investment Program –\nSchools\nDirect engagement of educational providers\n$250,000\nHigh Priority Investment Program –\nPeak Partners\n$500,000\nHigh Priority Investment Program –\nRemote Councils Special Projects\n$500,000\nSponsorship Program\n$100,000\nRegional Waste Organisations\n$6 .83 million to date\nRethink Waste\nStatewide education and communication\n$4 .3 million to 2028\nThese achievements have created a solid platform from which we can accelerate action and\ndeliver stronger long-term outcomes .\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://wrr.tas.gov.au/Documents/Tasmanian%20Waste%20and%20Resource%20Recovery%20Board%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [pages 12,13,14,15]\nn\nRound 2 - $2 million\nHigh Priority Investment Program –\nSchools\nDirect engagement of educational providers\n$250,000\nHigh Priority Investment Program –\nPeak Partners\n$500,000\nHigh Priority Investment Program –\nRemote Councils Special Projects\n$500,000\nSponsorship Program\n$100,000\nRegional Waste Organisations\n$6 .83 million to date\nRethink Waste\nStatewide education and communication\n$4 .3 million to 2028\nThese achievements have created a solid platform from which we can accelerate action and\ndeliver stronger long-term outcomes .\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://wrr.tas.gov.au/Documents/Tasmanian%20Waste%20and%20Resource%20Recovery%20Board%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\nThis year at a glance\n• We delivered two rounds of High Priority Infrastructure grants, supporting investment in\nessential recycling and recovery infrastructure, totalling $5 .5 million .\n• We provided $250,000 in funding to the Schools Grants Program for waste education\nproviders to work with schools and teachers in Tasmania .\n• We provided $500,000 in funding for waste and recycling projects in the remote local\ngovernment areas of Flinders, West Coast, and King Island .\n• We supported the Big Day of Circular Living Ideas in March 2025, an event designed to\ninspire Tasmanians to accelerate the shift towards a circular economy .\n• We committed $100,000 under the Sponsorship Program, which supports projects and\nevents that demonstrate innovation, strengthen circular supply chains, improve material\nrecovery, and deliver better services and outcomes .\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://wrr.tas.gov.au/Documents/Tasmanian%20Waste%20and%20Resource%20Recovery%20Board%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- 5.1 Facilitating appropriate and sensitive developments by:\n5.1.1 Establishing and reviewing policies and processes to provide clarity for appropriate\nand sensitive development\n5.2 Strategically managing resources and assets for long-term sustainability by:\n5.2.1 Developing and maintaining asset and resource management strategies and policies\nthat proactively respond to future demands and changes\n5.2.2 Prioritising investment and maintenance in our assets and resources that enhance the\nexperience of our cultural and natural values\n5.2.3 Reducing our ongoing asset liability and environmental footprint through considered\ndesign and asset rationalisation\n5.3 Enabling rewarding experiences that highlight the unique Tasmanian brand by:\n5.3.1 Defining how NRE Tas contributes to the ‘unique Tasmanian brand’\n5.3.2 Establishing, maintaining and strengthening strategic partnerships\n5.3.\n Source: `strategies/Strategic-20Plan-202022-2027.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/Strategic%20Plan%202022-2027.pdf)`\n- Key initiatives included the development of the Tasmanian Avian\nInfluenza Readiness and Response Plan, deploying biosecurity response trailers\ninto the vehicle fleet, and investing in a mobile truck wash unit to support rapid\nand effective emergency responses.\n• Biosecurity Tasmania also undertook public consultation on multiple proposed\nchanges to Animal Welfare (Dog) Regulations 2016 and the Animal Welfare\n(Transport of Livestock) Regulations 2013, specifically related to the transport of\nhorses and bobby calves.\n• The Tasmanian Livestock Processing Taskforce presented their final report\nrelating to Livestock Processing in Tasmania to the Government in August 2024.\n• The Tasmanian Varroa Mite Taskforce was formed, to progress priority actions of\nTasmania’s Varroa Mite Action Plan 2024-2034.\n• Biosecurity Tasmania facilitated engagement with Sprout Tasmania, Southern\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- In addition, the Risk and Audit Committee endorsed the Department’s 2025-26 to\n2027-28 Internal Audit Strategy, including the 2025-26 Annual Internal Audit Plan,\nwhich sets the direction for audit activity for the coming year.\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [pages 71,72,73,74,75,76]\ntinued to report to the Risk and Audit\nCommittee on key strategic risks, while also monitoring emerging risks.\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 40]\nTable 6 - Performance Information - Output Group 3 (continued)\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target Target\nBarrier inspections\nconducted to appropriate\nstandards\nEffective screening of all\npassenger transfers from\nBass Strait ferries and\n7\nmajor airports % 100 100 100 100 100\nEffective Approved\nQuarantine Places\nFully compliant Approved\n8\nQuarantine Places % 100 100 100 100 100\nCompliance with food safety\nstandards by primary\nproducers and processors\nEligible primary\nproducers/processors\naccredited annually by\n9\nNRE Tas - cumulative Number 262 260 247 266 270\nAudits of high-risk food safety\nareas without significant\n10\nfindings % 99 100 100 100 100\nCompliance with animal\nwelfare standards\nAudits of high-risk animal use\nundertaken without\n11 12\nsignificant findings % 100 100 100 100 100\nPage 38 of 256\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 46]\nOutput Group 6 – Heritage\nTable 9 - Performance Information - Output Group 6\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target Target\nHistoric Heritage\nNumber of places\npermanently entered on\nthe Tasmanian Heritage\n1\nRegister Number 4 977 4 959 4 945 4 950 4 950\nPercentage of places on the\nTasmanian Heritage\nRegister actively\n2\nmanaged % 16 18 16.5 17 17\nProportion of development\napplications determined\nwithin the statutory\n3\ntimeframe % 99 97 97 100 100\nAboriginal Heritage\nPermit recommendations\nprovided to the Director of\nNational Parks and\nWildlife that include\nevidence of community\nengagement % 100 100 100 100 100\nReferrals to undertake due\ndiligence via the Dial\nBefore You Dig service Number 50 280 50 355 54 976 50 000 50 000\nNumber of Aboriginal\ncommunity members\ninvolved in cultural values\n4\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 49]\nTable 10 - Performance Information - Output Group 7 (continued)\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target Target\nTotal number of downloads\nfrom the Natural Values\n6\nAtlas Number 7 788 8 208 8 438 8 000 8 000\nAssessment of threatened\nspecies status\nThe number of species for\nwhich the Scientific\nAdvisory Committee\n(Threatened Species) has\nmade a final\nrecommendation on\nlisting status to the\n7\nMinister Number 2 7 8 7 8\nPercentage of threatened\nspecies covered by a\n8\nlisting statement % 47.4 48.4 48.8 49.0 49.5\nGenetic diversity of the\nTasmanian devil\nExtent of genetic diversity of\nthe Tasmanian devil\n9\ninsurance population % 99.01 99.02 98.9 95.00 95.00\nNotes:\n1.\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- Table 26 – Loss and damage to public property or money 2024-25\nCategory Number of new claims Total paid by insurers $1\nProperty 14 1 654 161\nFraud 0 0\nPersonal accident 2 501\nPublic liability 2 155 192\nMotor vehicle 70 316 334\nTotal 77 2 126 188\nSource: JLT Risk Solutions Pty Ltd, Fund Administration Agent for the TRMF.\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 85]\nTable 30 – Major contracts issued in 2024-25 ($50 000 and over, excluding consultants) (continued)\nName of contractor Location of Description of contract Period of contract Total value of\ncontractor (From/To) contract ($)\nAusvet Pty Ltd Fremantle Supply of online emergency management 21/10/2024 280 000\nWA system for managing biosecurity risk to 14/03/2025\nTasmania\nThermo Fisher Scientific Scoresby Supply of scientific equipment for Bio- 30/10/2024 67 499\nAust Pty Ltd VIC security operations One off purchase\nTerrapix Lenah Valley Aerial imagery for the municipalities of 25/11/2024 50 500\nTAS Clarence and Sorell - Southern Tasmania 31/03/2025\nDog Force Group Pty Ltd Wilton Detector dog training and management 2/10/2024 162 850\nNSW services – Biosecurity Tasmania 13/12/2024\nFugro Australia Land Pty Ltd Perth Aerial LiDAR over Flinders Island, Northeast 19/12/2024 209 750\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 90]\nTable 31 – Consultants engaged 2024-25 ($50 000 and over)\nName of contractor Location of Description of contract Period of Total value of\ncontractor contract contract ($)\n(From/To)\nXsquared Architects Pty Ltd Hobart Lead Design Consultant - Freycinet Visitor 9/07/2024 2 329 114\nTAS Gateway Project 31/12/2027\nGMC Enterprises Pty Ltd Hobart Information technology consultant - Digital 29/07/2024 149 000\nTAS catch and effort reporting - Tasmanian 20/04/2025\ncommercial rock lobster fishery\nNational Association of Rozelle Consultancy Services - Economic, social 26/09/2024 76 583\nCharitable Recycling NSW and environmental report on re-usable 28/04/2025\nOrganisations Limited waste managed by Tasmanian re-use\norganizations\nAither Pty Ltd Melbourne Consultancy services - state-wide water 25/11/2024 143 783\nVIC catchment and risk assessment - Water 15/12/2025\nAccountability Project.\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- KPMG Hobart Consultancy Services - Develop an 28/11/2024 69 950\nTAS Investment Decision Framework for the 31/05/2025\nWaste and Resource Recovery Board\nMoller Group Pty Ltd Hobart Consultancy Services - Stage 2 - Dam risk 16/12/2024 120 000\nTAS assessment and modelling 30/05/2025\nUrban Elements and Clifton Hill Consultant services - Industrial Waste 21/02/2025 93 750\nPractice VIC Analysis and Options 30/05/2025\nPage 88 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 109]\n10.6 Other liabilities 192\nNote 11 Commitments and contingencies 193\n11.1 Schedule of commitments 193\n11.2 Contingent assets and liabilities 195\nNote 12 Equity 197\n12.1 Contributed capital 197\n12.2 Reserves 198\n12.3 Administrative restructuring 200\nNote 13 Cash flow reconciliation 202\n13.1 Cash and cash equivalents 202\nReconciliation of net result to net cash from operating\n13.2 activities 203\n13.3 Acquittal of Capital Investment Funds 204\n13.4 Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities 206\nNote 14 Financial instruments 207\n14.1 Risk exposures 207\n14.2 Categories of financial assets and liabilities 211\nComparison between carrying amount and net fair value of\n14.3 financial assets and liabilities 212\n14.4 Net fair value of financial assets and liabilities 212\nNote 15 Notes to Administered Statements 214\nExplanation of material variances between budget and\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- Budget information refers to original estimates and has not been subject to audit.\n(a) Project expenditure\n2025 2025 2024\nBudget Actual Actual\n$’000 $’000 $’000\nCapital Investment Programs (CIP)\nOngoing projects:\nNational Parks - Maintenance Boost2 1 000 1 800 2 754\nNext Iconic Walk2 1 021 1 571 1 175\nFreycinet National Park New Visitor Gateway2 1 250 1 400 ...\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- 315\nTotal acquittal of CIP 38 363 14 248 14 101\nCommonwealth Capital Grants\nFreycinet Tourism Icons Project 4 850 … …\nTotal Commonwealth Capital Grants 4 850 … …\nTotal CIP Allocations 43 213 14 248 14 101\nExplanation for significant variations between budget figures and actual figures for\n2024-25:\n1Due to project delays the unspent budget has been transferred into future financial years.\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- 3 316 3 316\n2024 1 2 3 4 5 More Un- Carrying\nyear years years years years than 5+ discounted amount\nyears total\n$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000\nFinancial liabilities\nPayables 3 492 … … … … … 3 492 3 492\nOther\nfinancial 524 … … … … … 524 524\nliabilities\nTotal 4 016 … … … … … 4 016 4 016\n(d) Market risk\nMarket risk is the risk that fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will\nfluctuate because of changes in market prices.\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 13]\nThis year at a glance\n• We delivered two rounds of High Priority Infrastructure grants, supporting investment in\nessential recycling and recovery infrastructure, totalling $5 .5 million .\n• We provided $250,000 in funding to the Schools Grants Program for waste education\nproviders to work with schools and teachers in Tasmania .\n• We provided $500,000 in funding for waste and recycling projects in the remote local\ngovernment areas of Flinders, West Coast, and King Island .\n• We supported the Big Day of Circular Living Ideas in March 2025, an event designed to\ninspire Tasmanians to accelerate the shift towards a circular economy .\n• We committed $100,000 under the Sponsorship Program, which supports projects and\nevents that demonstrate innovation, strengthen circular supply chains, improve material\nrecovery, and deliver better services and outcomes .\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://wrr.tas.gov.au/Documents/Tasmanian%20Waste%20and%20Resource%20Recovery%20Board%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [Page 10]\nEnhanced information and data\nthat supports water managers,\nbusiness and the community to\nmake informed decisions\nNew water science\nRWUS Actions:\n1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.7\nOutcomes Key parties / collaborations\n• Reinvigorating collaboration, • NRE Tas\npartnerships and engagement in\n• National Water Grid Fund\nwater management.\n• Renewables, Climate and Future\n• Initiating, developing and delivering\nIndustries Tasmania\nresearch partnerships that\n• Information experts such as\nsupport enhanced water resource,\nCSIRO, Bureau of Meteorology and\nriver health and water quality\nUniversity of Tasmania\nmanagement outcomes.\n• Information users such as\n• Delivering new water information\nTasmanian Irrigation, Hydro\nand data to inform water\nTasmania, TasWater\nmanagement policy, planning and\ndecision making to respond to\nemerging trends including:\n• increasing productive value and\n Source: `strategies/Rural-20Water-20Use-20Strategy-20Implementation-20Plan-202025-2027.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/Rural%20Water%20Use%20Strategy%20Implementation%20Plan%202025-2027.pdf)`\n- [pages 5,6,7,8,9]\nent agencies (NRE Tas, Environment Protection\nAuthority, TasWater, Tasmanian Irrigation, Hydro Tasmania and the Inland Fisheries Service)\nhave formally come together to discuss shared challenges and opportunities in relation to\nwater information.\n• Reviewed river health and water quality monitoring that is collectively undertaken by\nTasmania’s key water agencies, which has identified opportunities for collaboration and\ndata sharing.\n• Commenced the design of a new, collaborative, statewide water quality monitoring program\nwhich incorporates existing monitoring conducted by the State’s key water agencies.\n• Advanced the review of Tasmania’s water accountability framework, and further consultation\nwith stakeholders planned for later in 2023.\n Source: `strategies/Rural-20Water-20Use-20Strategy-20Progress-20Report-202023.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/Rural%20Water%20Use%20Strategy%20Progress%20Report%202023.pdf)`\n- [Page 43]\nOutput Group 4 – Parks\nTable 7 - Performance Information - Output Group 4\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target Target\nManagement Plans\nProtected land covered by\napproved management\n1\nplans % 65 65 65 65 65\nLevel of volunteer support\nRegistered community\n2\nvolunteer organisations Number 39 69 71 70 70\nVolunteer attendance (hours\nvolunteered) with the\nParks and Wildlife\n3\nService Hours 36 883 49 108 57 254 50 000 55 000\n4\nVisitor numbers\nCradle Mountain '000 264 272 268 285 294\nFreycinet '000 287 281 287 294 288\nGordon River '000 111 104 99 109 102\nLake St Clair '000 90 82 82 86 82\nMole Creek Caves '000 35 47 47 49 47\nMount Field '000 200 232 N/A 243 232\nNarawntapu '000 62 63 60 66 68\nProperty Services\nValue of sales completed per\n5\nyear $ million 3.9 3.4 3.6 3.4 3.4\nNumber of lease and licence\n6\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 46]\nOutput Group 6 – Heritage\nTable 9 - Performance Information - Output Group 6\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target Target\nHistoric Heritage\nNumber of places\npermanently entered on\nthe Tasmanian Heritage\n1\nRegister Number 4 977 4 959 4 945 4 950 4 950\nPercentage of places on the\nTasmanian Heritage\nRegister actively\n2\nmanaged % 16 18 16.5 17 17\nProportion of development\napplications determined\nwithin the statutory\n3\ntimeframe % 99 97 97 100 100\nAboriginal Heritage\nPermit recommendations\nprovided to the Director of\nNational Parks and\nWildlife that include\nevidence of community\nengagement % 100 100 100 100 100\nReferrals to undertake due\ndiligence via the Dial\nBefore You Dig service Number 50 280 50 355 54 976 50 000 50 000\nNumber of Aboriginal\ncommunity members\ninvolved in cultural values\n4\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 88]\nTable 30 – Major contracts issued in 2024-25 ($50 000 and over, excluding consultants) (continued)\nName of contractor Location of Description of contract Period of contract Total value of\ncontractor (From/To) contract ($)\nAJR Construct Pty Ltd Spreyton Multi-purpose paddle craft launch platform - 2/06/2025 80 316\nTAS Don Heads Conservation Area 31/08/2025\nKomatsu Australia Cambridge Supply of 3.5 tonne excavator with cab for 27/05/2025 91 700\nTAS PWS Operations - South One off purchase\nMidland Tractors Latrobe Supply of Tractor - Field Operations - 30/05/2025 179 000\nTAS Mersey Field Centre One off purchase\nWise Employment Ltd Ulverstone Fence replacement - Penguin colony - Lillico 9/06/2025 83 134\nTAS Beach Conservation Area 31/08/2025\nDerwent Electrical Pty Ltd Goodwood Electrical services - Aviary facilities, Five 2/06/2025 82 764\nTAS Mile Beach - OBP Program 27/06/2025\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- [Page 90]\nTable 31 – Consultants engaged 2024-25 ($50 000 and over)\nName of contractor Location of Description of contract Period of Total value of\ncontractor contract contract ($)\n(From/To)\nXsquared Architects Pty Ltd Hobart Lead Design Consultant - Freycinet Visitor 9/07/2024 2 329 114\nTAS Gateway Project 31/12/2027\nGMC Enterprises Pty Ltd Hobart Information technology consultant - Digital 29/07/2024 149 000\nTAS catch and effort reporting - Tasmanian 20/04/2025\ncommercial rock lobster fishery\nNational Association of Rozelle Consultancy Services - Economic, social 26/09/2024 76 583\nCharitable Recycling NSW and environmental report on re-usable 28/04/2025\nOrganisations Limited waste managed by Tasmanian re-use\norganizations\nAither Pty Ltd Melbourne Consultancy services - state-wide water 25/11/2024 143 783\nVIC catchment and risk assessment - Water 15/12/2025\nAccountability Project.\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- Notes Budget 2025 2024 Budget Actual\n$’000 Actual Actual Variance Variance\n$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000\nAssets\nCash and cash (a)\n96 851 143 179 130 769 46 328 12 410\nequivalents\nOther financial assets (b) 3 952 5 809 3 952 1 857 1 857\nProperty, plant and\n(c) 2 218 270 1 764 632 1 773 324 (453 638) (8 692)\nequipment\nRight-of-use assets (d) 24 549 12 899 21 341 (11 650) (8 442)\nIntangibles (e) 12 995 9 925 13 071 (3 070) (3 146)\nLiabilities\nLease liabilities (f) 23 294 16 544 20 165 (6 750) (3 621)\nEmployee benefits (g) 36 498 42 414 39 235 5 916 3 179\nEquity\nReserves (h) 1 555 074 1 136 094 1 123 856 (418 980) 12 238\nNotes to Statement of Financial Position variances\n(a) The increase in cash and cash equivalents actual to actual is primarily due to the increase in\nsale and rental activity within the CLAF S635.\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n- In respect of the functions relinquished, the Department transferred the following assets\nand liabilities to the Department of State Growth:\n2025\n$’000\nDistribution to owners:\nCash and cash equivalents 3 637\nTotal assets relinquished 3 637\nEmployee benefit liabilities (107)\nProvisions (1)\nOther liabilities (2)\nTotal liabilities relinquished (110)\nNet assets (liabilities) relinquished on restructure 3 527\nAs a result of the State Service (Restructuring) Order (No 2) 2024, effective 1 November\n2024, the part of DPAC known as Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania was amalgamated into the\nDepartment.\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py ` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf` - annual-reports - https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF\n- `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pdf` - annual-reports - https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE Tas Annual Report.PDF\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf` - annual-reports - https://wrr.tas.gov.au/Documents/Tasmanian%20Waste%20and%20Resource%20Recovery%20Board%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf\n- `strategies/How-20We-20Work-20Framework.pdf` - strategies - https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/How%20We%20Work%20Framework.pdf\n- `strategies/Rural-20Water-20Use-20Strategy.pdf` - strategies - https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/Rural%20Water%20Use%20Strategy.pdf\n- `strategies/NaturalHeritageStrategy2013.pdf` - strategies - https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NaturalHeritageStrategy2013.pdf\n- `strategies/NaturalHeritageStrategySUMMARY2013.pdf` - strategies - https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NaturalHeritageStrategySUMMARY2013.pdf\n- `strategies/Rural-20Water-20Use-20Strategy-20Implementation-20Plan-202025-2027.pdf` - strategies - https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/Rural%20Water%20Use%20Strategy%20Implementation%20Plan%202025-2027.pdf\n- `strategies/Rural-20Water-20Use-20Strategy-20Progress-20Report-202023.pdf` - strategies - https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/Rural%20Water%20Use%20Strategy%20Progress%20Report%202023.pdf\n- `strategies/Rural-20Water-20Use-20Strategy-20Progress-20Report-202024.pdf` - strategies - https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/Rural%20Water%20Use%20Strategy%20Progress%20Report%202024.pdf\n- `strategies/Rural-20Water-20Use-20Strategy-20Progress-20Report-202025.pdf` - strategies - https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/Rural%20Water%20Use%20Strategy%20Progress%20Report%202025.pdf\n- `strategies/Rural-20Water-20Use-20Strategy-20Report-20Card-202022.pdf` - strategies - https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/Rural%20Water%20Use%20Strategy%20Report%20Card%202022.pdf\n- `strategies/Strategic-20Plan-202022-2027.pdf` - strategies - https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/Strategic%20Plan%202022-2027.pdf\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://nre.tas.gov.au/about-site/Pages/default.aspx\n- `pages/annual-reports-index.html` - pages - https://nre.tas.gov.au/about-the-department/planning-and-reporting/annual-report\n- `pages/contact.html` - pages - https://nre.tas.gov.au/Pages/Contact-Us.aspx\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - https://nre.tas.gov.au/\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - https://nre.tas.gov.au/about-site/Pages/News.aspx\n- `pages/publications-index.html` - pages - https://nre.tas.gov.au/sea-fishing-site/Pages/Marine-Farming-Reports-%26-Publications.aspx\n- `pages/reforms-index.html` - pages - https://nre.tas.gov.au/conservation-site/Pages/Reserve-Activity-Assessment-reform.aspx\n- `pages/reforms-index__09.html` - pages - https://nre.tas.gov.au/conservation/reserve-activity-assessment-reform\n- `pages/reforms-index__10.html` - pages - https://nre.tas.gov.au/conservation-site/Pages/Reserve-Activity-Assessment-reform.aspx\n- `pages/reforms-index__11.html` - pages - https://nre.tas.gov.au/conservation/reserve-activity-assessment-reform/public-submissions-on-reserve-activity-assessment-reform\n- `pages/reforms-index__12.html` - pages - https://nre.tas.gov.au/conservation-site/Pages/Have-your-say-on-Reserve-Activity-Assessment-reform.aspx\n- `pages/reviews-index.html` - pages - https://nre.tas.gov.au/about-site/Pages/Reviews-and-Reports.aspx\n- `pages/strategies-index.html` - pages - https://nre.tas.gov.au/about-the-department/planning-and-reporting/strategic-plan\n- `pages/strategies-index__00.html` - pages - https://nre.tas.gov.au/about-the-department/planning-and-reporting/strategic-plan\n- `pages/strategies-index__01.html` - pages - https://nre.tas.gov.au/conservation/natural-heritage-strategy-(2013-2030)\n- `pages/strategies-index__02.html` - pages - https://nre.tas.gov.au/environment-site/Pages/Tasmanian-Waste-and-Resource-Recovery-Data.aspx\n- `pages/strategies-index__03.html` - pages - https://nre.tas.gov.au/land-site/Pages/Geodata-Services.aspx\n- `pages/strategies-index__04.html` - pages - https://nre.tas.gov.au/land-site/Pages/Spatial-Data0303-9145.aspx\n- `pages/strategies-index__05.html` - pages - https://nre.tas.gov.au/water-site/Pages/Rural-Water-Use-Strategy.aspx\n- `pages/strategies-index__06.html` - pages - https://nre.tas.gov.au/water-site/Pages/Water-Data.aspx\n- `pages/strategies-index__07.html` - pages - https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/Strategic%20Plan%202022-2027.pdf\n- `pages/strategies-index__08.html` - pages - https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/How%20We%20Work%20Framework.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/DPIPWE-20Web-20Portal_GettingStarted.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/DPIPWE%20Web%20Portal_GettingStarted.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/DPIPWE-20Web-20Portal_User_Manual.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/DPIPWE%20Web%20Portal_User_Manual.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/RAA-20Process-20Reform-20Consultation-20Paper.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/RAA%20Process%20Reform%20Consultation%20Paper.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/Waste-20Material-20Classification-20Table.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/Waste%20Material%20Classification%20Table.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/Guideline-20RAA-20process-20overview.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://parks.tas.gov.au/Documents/Guideline%20RAA%20process%20overview.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:43:54.229932+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-TAS-006\n**Jurisdiction**: Tasmania\n**Portfolio**: Natural Resources\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 40\n- Unique legislation references found: 175\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 163 |\n| Determination | 1 |\n| Order | 1 |\n| Regulation | 10 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### National Parks and Reserves Management Act 2002\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 39\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/search?query=National+Parks+and+Reserves+Management+Act+2002\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/reforms-index.html`\n- `pages/reforms-index__09.html`\n- `pages/reforms-index__10.html`\n- `pages/reforms-index__11.html`\n- `pages/reforms-index__12.html`\n- `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/Guideline-20RAA-20process-20overview.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/RAA-20Process-20Reform-20Consultation-20Paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ed by Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) is equivalent to an environmental impact assessment process.\nPWS has adopted the RAA process to clearly identify proposals requiring assessment on land and waters managed by PWS including reserves subject to the\nNational Parks and Reserves Management Act 2002\n(NPRMA) or, in certain circumstances, the\nCrown Lands Act 1976\n.\nThe introduction of a single planning scheme for Tasmania in 2015 changed the way use and development decisions were made in relation to reserved land. In response to concerns about these change\n Source: `pages/reforms-index.html`\n- ed by Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) is equivalent to an environmental impact assessment process.\nPWS has adopted the RAA process to clearly identify proposals requiring assessment on land and waters managed by PWS including reserves subject to the\nNational Parks and Reserves Management Act 2002\n(NPRMA) or, in certain circumstances, the\nCrown Lands Act 1976\n.\nThe introduction of a single planning scheme for Tasmania in 2015 changed the way use and development decisions were made in relation to reserved land. In response to concerns about these change\n Source: `pages/reforms-index__09.html`\n- ed by Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) is equivalent to an environmental impact assessment process.\nPWS has adopted the RAA process to clearly identify proposals requiring assessment on land and waters managed by PWS including reserves subject to the\nNational Parks and Reserves Management Act 2002\n(NPRMA) or, in certain circumstances, the\nCrown Lands Act 1976\n.\nThe introduction of a single planning scheme for Tasmania in 2015 changed the way use and development decisions were made in relation to reserved land. In response to concerns about these change\n Source: `pages/reforms-index__10.html`\n- proforma\n(PDF 46Mb)\nPublic Submission – RAA Reform – individual submissions\n(PDF 10Mb)\nAbout the RAA Process Reform Consultation Paper​\nThis paper was designed to facilitate a conversation with all interested stakeholders on the proposal for amendments to the\nNational Parks and Reserves Management Act 2002\n(NPRMA) to establish the key components and phases of a proposed statutory environmental impact assessment process on reserve land.\nRAA Process Reform Consultation Paper\n(PDF 2Mb)\nThe paper addressed some key issues:\nWhat criteria could assist in determining\n Source: `pages/reforms-index__11.html`\n- proforma\n(PDF 46Mb)\nPublic Submission – RAA Reform – individual submissions\n(PDF 10Mb)\nAbout the RAA Process Reform Consultation Paper​\nThis paper was designed to facilitate a conversation with all interested stakeholders on the proposal for amendments to the\nNational Parks and Reserves Management Act 2002\n(NPRMA) to establish the key components and phases of a proposed statutory environmental impact assessment process on reserve land.\nRAA Process Reform Consultation Paper\n(PDF 2Mb)\nThe paper addressed some key issues:\nWhat criteria could assist in determining\n Source: `pages/reforms-index__12.html`\n\n### Water Management Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 24\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/search?query=Water+Management+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/DPIPWE-20Web-20Portal_GettingStarted.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/DPIPWE-20Web-20Portal_User_Manual.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/Rural-20Water-20Use-20Strategy-20Implementation-20Plan-202025-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/Rural-20Water-20Use-20Strategy-20Progress-20Report-202025.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/Rural-20Water-20Use-20Strategy-20Report-20Card-202022.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/Rural-20Water-20Use-20Strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ld be read as a\ncumulative total. A further approximately 190 000 ML is available through other\nstatutory water entitlements, which are not recorded on the Department’s\nregister.\n15. The statutory timeframe for processing Division 3 dam applications under the\nWater Management Act 1999 is 84 days. The legislation provides 14 days for a\ndecision on whether an application is accepted as a Division 4 dam or whether\nthe risk is high, and an application is required under the Division 3 process. The\nchanges in processing timeframes over time refl\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- f regulations under section 115 in so far as those\nregulations relate to Subdivision 3 of Division 1 of Part 4, Division 5 of Part 4\nand section 111 (see Department of Treasury and Finance under the Treasurer)\nWater Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2013\nWater Management Act 1999\nWaterworks Clauses Act 1952\nMinisterial portfolio of Racing\nLyons Trusts Act 1993\nRacing Regulation and Integrity Act 2024\nRacing (Tasracing Pty Ltd) Act 2009\nRacing (Tasracing Pty Ltd) (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2009\nMinisterial portfoli\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- ld be read as a\ncumulative total. A further approximately 190 000 ML is available through other\nstatutory water entitlements, which are not recorded on the Department’s\nregister.\n15. The statutory timeframe for processing Division 3 dam applications under the\nWater Management Act 1999 is 84 days. The legislation provides 14 days for a\ndecision on whether an application is accepted as a Division 4 dam or whether\nthe risk is high, and an application is required under the Division 3 process. The\nchanges in processing timeframes over time refl\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n- f regulations under section 115 in so far as those\nregulations relate to Subdivision 3 of Division 1 of Part 4, Division 5 of Part 4\nand section 111 (see Department of Treasury and Finance under the Treasurer)\nWater Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2013\nWater Management Act 1999\nWaterworks Clauses Act 1952\nMinisterial portfolio of Racing\nLyons Trusts Act 1993\nRacing Regulation and Integrity Act 2024\nRacing (Tasracing Pty Ltd) Act 2009\nRacing (Tasracing Pty Ltd) (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2009\nMinisterial portfoli\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n- water and groundwater\nresources; monitoring, assessment and reporting on the condition of the State’s freshwater\nresources; facilitation of infrastructure development projects to ensure the efficient and\nsustainable supply of water; and implementation of the Water Management Act 1999, related\nlegislation and the State Water Development Plan.\n\n[page 3]\nTable of Contents\n1 Introduction - Water Information Tasmania web portal .................................................................... 4\n2 How Do I? - View a map of latest values. ...\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPIPWE-20Web-20Portal_GettingStarted.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Racing Regulation and Integrity Act 2024\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 20\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/search?query=Racing+Regulation+and+Integrity+Act+2024\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- and Response Plan\nwhich outlines how the Tasmanian community can prepare for, and assist with, a\nbird flu emergency response.\nPage 24 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n\n[page 27]\n• On 1 February 2025, the Racing Regulation and Integrity Act 2024 commenced.\nThe Strategy and Business Services Division led the development of the\nimportant reforms to strengthen integrity and animal welfare in the racing\nindustry. The new legislation introduced reforms to all three codes of racing and\nestablished a new in\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- into the Department. Total contributed capital, for no consideration, amounted to\n($185 000).\n• In 2025, effective 1 February 2025, the racing functions of the Office of Racing Integrity were transferred to Tasracing Pty Ltd (Tasracing)\nin accordance with the Racing Regulation and Integrity Act 2024. Total contribution capital relinquished, amounted to $502 000.\n2025 2024\n$’000 $’000\nOpening balance at 1 July 909 491 909 491\nPaid to Department of State Growth for transfer of Forestry functions (3 527) …\nNet liabilities received from Department of Premier\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- structure (185)\nPage 200 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n\n[page 203]\nEffective 1 February 2025, the racing functions of the Office of Racing Integrity were\ntransferred to Tasracing in accordance with the Racing Regulation and Integrity Act 2024.\nIn respect of functions relinquished, the Department transferred the following liabilities to\nTasracing:\n2025\n$’000\nDistribution to owners:\nEmployee benefit liabilities (490)\nOther liabilities (12)\nTotal liabilities relinquished (502)\nNet assets (liabilities\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- 4, Division 5 of Part 4\nand section 111 (see Department of Treasury and Finance under the Treasurer)\nWater Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2013\nWater Management Act 1999\nWaterworks Clauses Act 1952\nMinisterial portfolio of Racing\nLyons Trusts Act 1993\nRacing Regulation and Integrity Act 2024\nRacing (Tasracing Pty Ltd) Act 2009\nRacing (Tasracing Pty Ltd) (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2009\nMinisterial portfolio of Local Government\nLaunceston Flood Risk Management Act 2015\nMinisterial portfolio of Housing, Planning and Consumer Aff\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- sing, Planning and Consumer Affairs\nNo new legislation was prepared by the Department and tabled and/or considered by the\nTasmanian Parliament during 2024-25 within the above portfolios.\nMinisterial portfolio of Racing\nRacing Regulation and Integrity Act 2024\nThe Racing Regulation and Integrity Act 2024 was passed by Parliament on 15 August\n2024. It replaced the Racing Regulation Act 2004 and regulates thoroughbred, harness\nand greyhound racing, to ensure the integrity of persons involved in such racing, to\nsafeguard the welfare of animals, and for related p\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Financial Management Act 2016\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 19\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/search?query=Financial+Management+Act+2016\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- general-purpose financial report and have been prepared in\naccordance with:\n• Australian Accounting Standards (AAS) and Interpretations issued by the Australian\nAccounting Standards Board; and\n• The Treasurer’s Instructions issued under the provisions of the Financial Management Act\n2016.\nThe Financial Statements were signed by the Chairperson on the date indicated in the Statement of\nCertification.\nCompliance with the AAS may not result in compliance with International Financial Reporting\nStandards (IFRS), as the AAS include requirements and\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- e portfolio of Aboriginal Affairs and\nMinister Gavin Pearce now holds the portfolios of Primary Industries and Water and\nHousing and Planning)\nDear Ministers\nIn accordance with the requirements of section 36 of the State Service Act 2000 and\nsection 42 of the Financial Management Act 2016, I am pleased to submit for\npresentation to Parliament, the Annual Report of the Department of Natural\nResources and Environment Tasmania for the financial year ended 30 June 2025.\nThe report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the State\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- for\npresentation to Parliament, the Annual Report of the Department of Natural\nResources and Environment Tasmania for the financial year ended 30 June 2025.\nThe report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the State\nService Act 2000 and the Financial Management Act 2016.\nYours sincerely\nJason Jacobi\nSecretary\nOctober 2025\nPage 1 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n\n[page 4]\nContents\nMessage from the Secretary .................................................................\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- 2024-25\n\n[page 71]\nRisk Management\nEffective risk management is critical to informed decision making, the achievement of\nthe Department’s strategic objectives and the reliable delivery of services and\noutputs to the Tasmanian community.\nIn accordance with the Financial Management Act 2016 and Treasurer’s Instruction\nFC-2 Internal Audit, the Secretary has established a Risk and Audit Committee to\nprovide independent assurance and advice on the Department’s financial reporting\nresponsibilities, risk management and internal control systems.\nThe R\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- The accompanying Financial Statements of the Department of Natural Resources\nand Environment Tasmania are in agreement with the relevant accounts and records\nand have been prepared in compliance with Treasurer's Instructions issued under the\nprovisions of the Financial Management Act 2016 to present fairly the financial\ntransactions for the year ended 30 June 2025 and the financial position as at the end\nof the year.\nAt the date of signing, I am not aware of any circumstances which would render the\nparticulars included in the Financial Stateme\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Crown Lands Act 1976\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 15\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/search?query=Crown+Lands+Act+1976\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/reforms-index.html`\n- `pages/reforms-index__09.html`\n- `pages/reforms-index__10.html`\n- `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/Guideline-20RAA-20process-20overview.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ssessment process.\nPWS has adopted the RAA process to clearly identify proposals requiring assessment on land and waters managed by PWS including reserves subject to the\nNational Parks and Reserves Management Act 2002\n(NPRMA) or, in certain circumstances, the\nCrown Lands Act 1976\n.\nThe introduction of a single planning scheme for Tasmania in 2015 changed the way use and development decisions were made in relation to reserved land. In response to concerns about these changes, the Tasmanian Government announced in 2021 plans to amend th\n Source: `pages/reforms-index.html`\n- ssessment process.\nPWS has adopted the RAA process to clearly identify proposals requiring assessment on land and waters managed by PWS including reserves subject to the\nNational Parks and Reserves Management Act 2002\n(NPRMA) or, in certain circumstances, the\nCrown Lands Act 1976\n.\nThe introduction of a single planning scheme for Tasmania in 2015 changed the way use and development decisions were made in relation to reserved land. In response to concerns about these changes, the Tasmanian Government announced in 2021 plans to amend th\n Source: `pages/reforms-index__09.html`\n- ssessment process.\nPWS has adopted the RAA process to clearly identify proposals requiring assessment on land and waters managed by PWS including reserves subject to the\nNational Parks and Reserves Management Act 2002\n(NPRMA) or, in certain circumstances, the\nCrown Lands Act 1976\n.\nThe introduction of a single planning scheme for Tasmania in 2015 changed the way use and development decisions were made in relation to reserved land. In response to concerns about these changes, the Tasmanian Government announced in 2021 plans to amend th\n Source: `pages/reforms-index__10.html`\n- financial\nyear, nine properties were sold, returning around $1.6 million net to the state\nthrough the Crown Land Administration Fund (CLAF).\n• The Property Services Branch of PWS manage and administer over 6 000 leases\nand licences across Crown land under the Crown Lands Act 1976 and Reserved\nland under the National Parks and Reserved Management Act 2002. The\nTransaction Turnaround Time Funding has enabled improvement in the\ntimeliness of the assessment of applications and reduction of the backlog of\napplications to be assessed.\nPage\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- es independent specialist and strategic advice on\nmatters relating to livestock and wildlife disease and welfare management. Kevin de\nWitte is the current Chief Veterinary Officer.\nDirector-General of Lands\nThe Director-General of Lands is appointed under the Crown Lands Act 1976. The\nDirector-General of Lands has a key role in the functioning of the Crown Lands Act\n1976 and is referenced in many other Acts that relate to Crown land. Jason Jacobi,\nSecretary, is the current Director-General of Lands.\nDirector of National Parks and Wild\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Waste and Resource Recovery Act 2022\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 14\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/search?query=Waste+and+Resource+Recovery+Act+2022\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__02.html`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Data | Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania\n\nSearch\nSubmit\nTasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Data\nPage Content\n​The Waste and Resource Recovery Act 2022 (the Act) ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​is dedicated legislation​ underpinning a long-term approach by government to improve waste management and resource recovery in Tasmania and support the move towards a strong circular economy.\nIn addition to establishing th\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__02.html`\n- nt with the Tasmanian community through events, forums and\nstrategic partnerships .\nThe next Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy is due for release in 2026 . This\nwill mark the next phase of the Board’s delivery of its statutory functions under the Waste\nand Resource Recovery Act 2022 (the Act), refining key actions and strengthening our\nlong-term strategic direction . Broad industry and community engagement will be central to\nshaping the next strategy .\nI extend my sincere thanks to the Board members, the dedicated staff of the Department\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- ur pillars guide our actions:\n• Integrated planning and action\n• Strategic investment\n• Prioritise circularity\n• Engagement and partnerships .\nAbout Us\nThe Tasmanian Government established the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board\nin July 2022 under the Waste and Resource Recovery Act 2022 .\nWe are made up of six members appointed by the Minister for the Environment and work in\npartnership with the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania to deliver\nthe Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy .\nWhat We Do\nWe manage invest\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- ives .\nTasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board Annual Report | 2024-25 39\n\n[page 40]\nWaste and Resource Recovery Reporting\n2024-25 was the third year that landfills and Class A resource recovery facilities were required\nto report waste movements under the Waste and Resource Recovery Act 2022 . Class B\nresource recovery facility reporting obligations commenced in 2024-25 .\nAs well as forming the basis for landfill levy payments, the data provides insights into the\ncomposition and fate of waste in Tasmania, which in turn contributes to sound reinve\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- ed when waste levies have\nbeen transferred.\nCash and cash equivalents represents the balance of the Waste and Resource Recovery Specific\nPurpose Account (S135). This account facilitates the Waste and Resource Recovery Account\ndescribed by Section 24(1) of the Waste and Resource Recovery Act 2022.\n2025 2024\n$’000 $’000\nCash and cash equivalents 14 146 6 857\nTotal 14 146 6 857\n4.2 Other assets\nOther Assets comprise prepayments. Prepayments relate to actual transactions that are recorded at\ncost.\n2025 2024\n$’000 $’000\nPrepayments … 1\nTotal … 1\nRecovered\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Nature Conservation Act 2002\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 13\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/search?query=Nature+Conservation+Act+2002\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/Guideline-20RAA-20process-20overview.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/RAA-20Process-20Reform-20Consultation-20Paper.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/NaturalHeritageStrategy2013.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ner Refund Scheme Act 20022\nEnvironmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994\nLitter Act 2007\nMarine-related Incidents (MARPOL Implementation) Act 2020\nMt Lyell Acid Drainage Reduction Act 2003\nNational Environment Protection Council (Tasmania) Act 1995\nNature Conservation Act 2002\nPart 5 and section 76A and the making of regulations under section 76, in so far\nas those regulations relate to Part 5 or section 76A (see NRE Tas under the\nMinister for Parks and the Minister for Primary Industries and Water)\nPlastic Shopping Bags Ban Act 20\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n\n[page 241]\nGovernment House Land Act 1964\nIda Bay Railway Repeal Act 2001\nLand Acquisition Act 1993\nLand Titles Act 1980\nLand Valuers Act 2001\nNational Parks and Reserves Management Act 2002\nNature Conservation Act 2002\nexcept Parts 4, 5 and section 76A and the making of regulations under section\n76, in so far as those regulations relate to Parts 4, 5 and section 76A (otherwise\nsee NRE Tas under the Minister for Environment and the Minister for Primary\nIndustries and Water)\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- smania) Act 2012\nGenetically Modified Organisms Control Act 2004\nIndustrial Hemp Act 2015\nIrrigation Clauses Act 1973\nIrrigation Company Act 2011\nLakes Sorell and Crescent Conservation Act 1901\nMeander Dam Project Act 2003\nNatural Resource Management Act 2002\nNature Conservation Act 2002\nPart 4 and the making of regulations under section 76, in so far as those\nregulations relate to Part 4 (otherwise see NRE Tas under the Minister for\nEnvironment and the Minister for Parks)\nPoisons Act 1971\nin so far as it relates to the Poppy Advisory and Con\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- ner Refund Scheme Act 20022\nEnvironmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994\nLitter Act 2007\nMarine-related Incidents (MARPOL Implementation) Act 2020\nMt Lyell Acid Drainage Reduction Act 2003\nNational Environment Protection Council (Tasmania) Act 1995\nNature Conservation Act 2002\nPart 5 and section 76A and the making of regulations under section 76, in so far\nas those regulations relate to Part 5 or section 76A (see NRE Tas under the\nMinister for Parks and the Minister for Primary Industries and Water)\nPlastic Shopping Bags Ban Act 20\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n- Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n\n[page 241]\nGovernment House Land Act 1964\nIda Bay Railway Repeal Act 2001\nLand Acquisition Act 1993\nLand Titles Act 1980\nLand Valuers Act 2001\nNational Parks and Reserves Management Act 2002\nNature Conservation Act 2002\nexcept Parts 4, 5 and section 76A and the making of regulations under section\n76, in so far as those regulations relate to Parts 4, 5 and section 76A (otherwise\nsee NRE Tas under the Minister for Environment and the Minister for Primary\nIndustries and Water)\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Historic Cultural Heritage Act 1995\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 11\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/search?query=Historic+Cultural+Heritage+Act+1995\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/RAA-20Process-20Reform-20Consultation-20Paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ent live.\nDiscover Heritage demonstrates that heritage significance extends beyond the\ntraditional view of sandstone buildings, and into the 20th century, to archaeological\nand industrial sites.\nThe team have also been working on legislative amendments to the Historic Cultural\nHeritage Act 1995, providing greater protection of Tasmania’s historic heritage\nplaces.\nPage 7 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n\n[page 10]\nDelivering best practice legislative and regulatory systems\nBiosecurity Tasmania co\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- nia allocated $1.3 million in grants through Round 2 of the Built\nHeritage Grants Scheme. The grants support 41 projects statewide, assisting\nowners and custodians to conserve and activate places of state heritage\nsignificance.\n• Legislative amendments to the Historic Cultural Heritage Act 1995 were\ncompleted, providing greater protection of Tasmania’s historic heritage places\nand making it easier for heritage property owners and the development sector to\nengage with heritage regulations.\nPage 17 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environmen\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n\n[page 47]\nNotes:\n1. This measure reflects the number of places permanently entered on the\nTasmanian Heritage Register, subject to the works approval process in Part 6 of\nthe Historic Cultural Heritage Act 1995. Fluctuation in the number of places\nentered on the Register reflects the Heritage Council’s strategic focus on adding,\nreviewing, amending, removing and replacing existing entries, where appropriate.\nThis includes the introduction of single consolidated repl\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- tatutory-engagement in the registration program or the review and assessment\nof Heritage entries.\n3. This measure tracks the Heritage Council’s ability to determine a discretionary\npermit application within the statutory timeframes prescribed in Part 6 of the\nHistoric Cultural Heritage Act 1995.\n4. Targets for this measure are estimates based on early project concepts. Actuals\nvary due to a range of factors including inclement weather preventing access to\nsites and the finalisation of projects, which have been refined through the\nconsultation and re\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- e Department\nduring 2024-25 within the above portfolios.\nMinisterial portfolio of the Arts and Heritage\nHistoric Cultural Heritage Amendment Act 2024\nThe Historic Cultural Heritage Amendment Act 2024 was passed by Parliament on\n30 October 2024. It amended the Historic Cultural Heritage Act 1995 to afford greater\nprotection to historic heritage places and to address anomalies and improve\nadministrative processes.\nPage 242 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n\n[page 245]\nMinisterial portfolio of Prima\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 8\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/search?query=Land+Use+Planning+and+Approvals+Act+1993\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/reforms-index.html`\n- `pages/reforms-index__09.html`\n- `pages/reforms-index__10.html`\n- `other-pdfs/Guideline-20RAA-20process-20overview.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/RAA-20Process-20Reform-20Consultation-20Paper.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/Rural-20Water-20Use-20Strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- t process for eligible proposals on reserved land.\nThe review of submissions revealed there was:\nA lack of clear support across the submissions for a new statutory process in Tasmania on reserved land; and\nSupport for keeping the planning permit process under Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (LUPAA).\nThe submissions received and a Submissions Report is available to view on the\nPublic Submissions webpage\n.\nRAA Reform Project Achievements\nOver the last four years significant work has been undertaken to improve the RAA process to meet the expectatio\n Source: `pages/reforms-index.html`\n- t process for eligible proposals on reserved land.\nThe review of submissions revealed there was:\nA lack of clear support across the submissions for a new statutory process in Tasmania on reserved land; and\nSupport for keeping the planning permit process under Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (LUPAA).\nThe submissions received and a Submissions Report is available to view on the\nPublic Submissions webpage\n.\nRAA Reform Project Achievements\nOver the last four years significant work has been undertaken to improve the RAA process to meet the expectatio\n Source: `pages/reforms-index__09.html`\n- t process for eligible proposals on reserved land.\nThe review of submissions revealed there was:\nA lack of clear support across the submissions for a new statutory process in Tasmania on reserved land; and\nSupport for keeping the planning permit process under Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (LUPAA).\nThe submissions received and a Submissions Report is available to view on the\nPublic Submissions webpage\n.\nRAA Reform Project Achievements\nOver the last four years significant work has been undertaken to improve the RAA process to meet the expectatio\n Source: `pages/reforms-index__10.html`\n- lv ement throug h\nconsultation and exhibition p rocesses. Link: major infrastructure de velopment assessm ent –\nTasmanian Plann ing Comm ission Web site .\nFollowing is an outline of other State assessment processes and how the PWS RAA process may\nbe involved:\nLand Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (LUPA Act)\nUse and development in reserves is subject to the LUPA Act and the Tasmanian Planning\nScheme (Planning Reform: Tasmania Planning Scheme). The introduction of the Tasmanian\nPlanning Scheme has not changed the need to submit applications for planning\n Source: `other-pdfs/Guideline-20RAA-20process-20overview.pages.jsonl`\n- list\nCL Act Crown Lands Act 1976.\nActions taken, or to be taken, to avoid or minimise adverse impacts and\nControls\nmaximise beneficial outcomes.\nDevelopment Application under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act\nDA\n1993.\nHas the same meaning as that in the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act\n1993: Development includes:\n(a) the construction, exterior alteration or exterior decoration of a building; and\n(b) the demolition or removal of a building or works; and\nDevelopment\n(c) the construction or carrying out of works; and\n(d) the subdivision or consolid\n Source: `other-pdfs/Guideline-20RAA-20process-20overview.pages.jsonl`\n\n### State Service Act 2000\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 7\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/search?query=State+Service+Act+2000\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- f the Board, directly or indirectly.\nTasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board Financial Statements 2024-25 Page 10\nTasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board Annual Report | 2024-25 56\n\n[page 57]\nRemuneration during 2024-25 for key personnel is set by the State Service Act 2000. Remuneration\nfor board members is set in accordance with the Tasmanian Government Board Fee Policy issued by\nthe Department of Premier and Cabinet. Remuneration and other terms of employment are specified\nin employment contracts.\nActing arrangements\nWhen mem\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- ote that Minister Bridget Archer now holds the portfolio of Aboriginal Affairs and\nMinister Gavin Pearce now holds the portfolios of Primary Industries and Water and\nHousing and Planning)\nDear Ministers\nIn accordance with the requirements of section 36 of the State Service Act 2000 and\nsection 42 of the Financial Management Act 2016, I am pleased to submit for\npresentation to Parliament, the Annual Report of the Department of Natural\nResources and Environment Tasmania for the financial year ended 30 June 2025.\nThe report has been prepar\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- t 2016, I am pleased to submit for\npresentation to Parliament, the Annual Report of the Department of Natural\nResources and Environment Tasmania for the financial year ended 30 June 2025.\nThe report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the State\nService Act 2000 and the Financial Management Act 2016.\nYours sincerely\nJason Jacobi\nSecretary\nOctober 2025\nPage 1 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n\n[page 4]\nContents\nMessage from the Secretary ...........................\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- y management personnel\nKey management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for\nplanning, directing and controlling the activities of the Department, directly or indirectly.\nRemuneration during 2024-25 for key personnel is set by the State Service Act 2000.\nRemuneration and other terms of employment are specified in employment contracts.\nPage 149 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n\n[page 152]\nRemuneration includes:\n• Salary, including all forms of considerati\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- ote that Minister Bridget Archer now holds the portfolio of Aboriginal Affairs and\nMinister Gavin Pearce now holds the portfolios of Primary Industries and Water and\nHousing and Planning)\nDear Ministers\nIn accordance with the requirements of section 36 of the State Service Act 2000 and\nsection 42 of the Financial Management Act 2016, I am pleased to submit for\npresentation to Parliament, the Annual Report of the Department of Natural\nResources and Environment Tasmania for the financial year ended 30 June 2025.\nThe report has been prepar\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Primary Produce Safety Act 2011\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 6\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/search?query=Primary+Produce+Safety+Act+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- t 2019 for quarantining biosecurity matter,\nwhich are compliant with conditions of registration.\n9. All primary producers of regulated produce must be accredited by the\nDepartment and comply with the requirements of the applicable Food Safety\nScheme under the Primary Produce Safety Act 2011. This is a measure of the\nnumber of eligible primary producers required to comply with the standard.\n10. High-risk areas relate to aspects of primary food production that, if not controlled\nadequately by the operator, are likely to present a food safety risk\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- rmation Council.\nPage 71 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n\n[page 74]\nStatutory Office Holders\nChief Inspector of Primary Produce Safety\nThe Chief Inspector of Primary Produce Safety is appointed under the Primary\nProduce Safety Act 2011. The Chief Inspector of Primary Produce Safety centrally\nadministers the Act’s producer accreditation, auditing and certificating system. Chris\nLyall, Manager (Product Integrity) is the current Chief Inspector of Primary Produce\nSafety.\nChief Plant Protection\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- or\nEnvironment and the Minister for Parks)\nPoisons Act 1971\nin so far as it relates to the Poppy Advisory and Control Board (otherwise see\nDepartment of Health under the Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing)\nPrimary Industry Activities Protection Act 1995\nPrimary Produce Safety Act 2011\nTasmanian Beef Industry (Research and Development) Trust Act 1990\nUrban Drainage Act 2013\nPage 240 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n\n[page 243]\nVeterinary Surgeons Act 1987\nWater and Sewerage Industry Act\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- t 2019 for quarantining biosecurity matter,\nwhich are compliant with conditions of registration.\n9. All primary producers of regulated produce must be accredited by the\nDepartment and comply with the requirements of the applicable Food Safety\nScheme under the Primary Produce Safety Act 2011. This is a measure of the\nnumber of eligible primary producers required to comply with the standard.\n10. High-risk areas relate to aspects of primary food production that, if not controlled\nadequately by the operator, are likely to present a food safety risk\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n- rmation Council.\nPage 71 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n\n[page 74]\nStatutory Office Holders\nChief Inspector of Primary Produce Safety\nThe Chief Inspector of Primary Produce Safety is appointed under the Primary\nProduce Safety Act 2011. The Chief Inspector of Primary Produce Safety centrally\nadministers the Act’s producer accreditation, auditing and certificating system. Chris\nLyall, Manager (Product Integrity) is the current Chief Inspector of Primary Produce\nSafety.\nChief Plant Protection\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Valuation of Land Act 2001\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 6\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/search?query=Valuation+of+Land+Act+2001\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- . The\nSurveyor General is responsible for the regulation of and standards setting for\nsurveying, and for the spatial data infrastructure within Tasmania. Michael Giudici is\nthe current Surveyor-General.\nValuer-General\nThe Valuer-General is appointed under the Valuation of Land Act 2001. The Valuer-\nGeneral is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Statutory Valuation\nprogram including a Valuation Roll for each municipal area under the Valuation of\nLand Act 2001. Guy Naish is the current Valuer-General.\nPage 73 of 256\nDepartment of\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- eyor-General.\nValuer-General\nThe Valuer-General is appointed under the Valuation of Land Act 2001. The Valuer-\nGeneral is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Statutory Valuation\nprogram including a Valuation Roll for each municipal area under the Valuation of\nLand Act 2001. Guy Naish is the current Valuer-General.\nPage 73 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n\n[page 76]\nSuperannuation\nI, Jason Jacobi, Secretary, Department of Natural Resources and Environment\nTasmania, hereby ce\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- ee\nDepartment of State Growth under the Minister for Business, Industry and\nResources)\nRegistration of Deeds Act 1935\nRoyal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Act 2002\nSelf’s Point Land Act 1951\nStrata Titles Act 1998\nSurvey Co-ordination Act 1944\nSurveyors Act 2002\nValuation of Land Act 2001\nWellington Park Act 1993\nMinisterial portfolio of Primary Industries and Water\nPage 239 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n\n[page 242]\nAgricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1995\nAgricul\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- . The\nSurveyor General is responsible for the regulation of and standards setting for\nsurveying, and for the spatial data infrastructure within Tasmania. Michael Giudici is\nthe current Surveyor-General.\nValuer-General\nThe Valuer-General is appointed under the Valuation of Land Act 2001. The Valuer-\nGeneral is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Statutory Valuation\nprogram including a Valuation Roll for each municipal area under the Valuation of\nLand Act 2001. Guy Naish is the current Valuer-General.\nPage 73 of 256\nDepartment of\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n- eyor-General.\nValuer-General\nThe Valuer-General is appointed under the Valuation of Land Act 2001. The Valuer-\nGeneral is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Statutory Valuation\nprogram including a Valuation Roll for each municipal area under the Valuation of\nLand Act 2001. Guy Naish is the current Valuer-General.\nPage 73 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n\n[page 76]\nSuperannuation\nI, Jason Jacobi, Secretary, Department of Natural Resources and Environment\nTasmania, hereby ce\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Aboriginal Heritage Act 1975\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/search?query=Aboriginal+Heritage+Act+1975\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/RAA-20Process-20Reform-20Consultation-20Paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- of National Parks and Wildlife\nThe Director of National Parks and Wildlife is appointed under the National Parks and\nReserves Management Act 2002. The Director of National Parks and Wildlife has a\nrange of responsibilities and performs key functions under the Aboriginal Heritage\nAct 1975. Jason Jacobi, Secretary, is the current Director of National Parks and\nWildlife.\nPage 72 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n\n[page 75]\nRecorder of Titles\nThe Recorder of Titles is appointed under the Land\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- er 2024, responsibility in relation to administration by the Minister for\nAboriginal Affairs of the following Acts relating to Aboriginal matters transferred from\nDPAC to NRE Tas, following the amalgamation of Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania with\nthe Department:\nAboriginal Heritage Act 1975\nAboriginal Land Council Elections Act 2004\nAboriginal Lands Act 1995\nNative Title (Tasmania) Act 1994\nMinisterial portfolio of Business, Industry and Resources\nOn 1 July 2024, responsibility in relation to administration by the Minister for\nBusiness, Industry\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- of National Parks and Wildlife\nThe Director of National Parks and Wildlife is appointed under the National Parks and\nReserves Management Act 2002. The Director of National Parks and Wildlife has a\nrange of responsibilities and performs key functions under the Aboriginal Heritage\nAct 1975. Jason Jacobi, Secretary, is the current Director of National Parks and\nWildlife.\nPage 72 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n\n[page 75]\nRecorder of Titles\nThe Recorder of Titles is appointed under the Land\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n- er 2024, responsibility in relation to administration by the Minister for\nAboriginal Affairs of the following Acts relating to Aboriginal matters transferred from\nDPAC to NRE Tas, following the amalgamation of Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania with\nthe Department:\nAboriginal Heritage Act 1975\nAboriginal Land Council Elections Act 2004\nAboriginal Lands Act 1995\nNative Title (Tasmania) Act 1994\nMinisterial portfolio of Business, Industry and Resources\nOn 1 July 2024, responsibility in relation to administration by the Minister for\nBusiness, Industry\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n- l planning authorities during the assessment phase, particularly where\nreserve use or development directly impacts on local communities.\n• Referral and early advice of agencies and bodies with expertise in management of Aboriginal\nheritage and carriage of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1975.\n• Referral and early advice of agencies and bodies with expertise in management of historic\nheritage (Historic Cultural Heritage Act 1995) or threatened species (Threatened Species\nProtection Act 1995).\n• Activities that will also require assessment under EM\n Source: `other-pdfs/RAA-20Process-20Reform-20Consultation-20Paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Irrigation Company Act 2011\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/search?query=Irrigation+Company+Act+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/Rural-20Water-20Use-20Strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ine Valley Paper Industry Act 1935\nFruit and Nut Industry (Research, Development and Extension Trust Fund) Repeal\nAct 2019\nGene Technology (Tasmania) Act 2012\nGenetically Modified Organisms Control Act 2004\nIndustrial Hemp Act 2015\nIrrigation Clauses Act 1973\nIrrigation Company Act 2011\nLakes Sorell and Crescent Conservation Act 1901\nMeander Dam Project Act 2003\nNatural Resource Management Act 2002\nNature Conservation Act 2002\nPart 4 and the making of regulations under section 76, in so far as those\nregulations relate to Part 4 (otherwise se\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- ine Valley Paper Industry Act 1935\nFruit and Nut Industry (Research, Development and Extension Trust Fund) Repeal\nAct 2019\nGene Technology (Tasmania) Act 2012\nGenetically Modified Organisms Control Act 2004\nIndustrial Hemp Act 2015\nIrrigation Clauses Act 1973\nIrrigation Company Act 2011\nLakes Sorell and Crescent Conservation Act 1901\nMeander Dam Project Act 2003\nNatural Resource Management Act 2002\nNature Conservation Act 2002\nPart 4 and the making of regulations under section 76, in so far as those\nregulations relate to Part 4 (otherwise se\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n- er legislative instruments support the water management\nframework, in particular those that require further consideration through this Strategy as they relate to the rural\nwater use sector include, the Irrigation Clauses Act 1973, Waterworks Clauses Act 1952, Irrigation Company Act 2011\nplus a range of subordinate legislation under the WMA. The legislative framework is also supported by a range of\nMinisterial policies, guidelines, protocols, statutory plans, codes and procedures.\nKey successes of the existing framework\n• The Water Management\n Source: `strategies/Rural-20Water-20Use-20Strategy.pages.jsonl`\n- urther enhance options available for\ndeveloping collaborative and community-based\nwater management arrangements such as\ndeveloping a guide for local water user group\nestablishment and operation.\n3.7 Finalise amendments to the Water Management\nAct 1999 and the Irrigation Company Act 2011\nto facilitate opportunities for irrigator self-\nmanagement of publicly owned irrigation\nschemes.\nInvolving local people and other stakeholders\nAll rights to the taking of water from the water resources of\nTasmania are vested in the Crown, with the exception o\n Source: `strategies/Rural-20Water-20Use-20Strategy.pages.jsonl`\n- urther enhance options available for developing collaborative and community-based water management\narrangements such as developing a guide for local water user group establishment and operation.\n3.7 Finalise amendments to the Water Management Act 1999 and the Irrigation Company Act 2011 to facilitate\nopportunities for irrigator self-management of publicly owned irrigation schemes.\n3.8 Modernise the legislative arrangements for the establishment and operation of water districts.\n3.9 Ensure the legislative framework continues to provide for co\n Source: `strategies/Rural-20Water-20Use-20Strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Right to Information Act 2009\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/search?query=Right+to+Information+Act+2009\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/RAA-20Process-20Reform-20Consultation-20Paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- that the department decided not to investigate.\nPage 65 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n\n[page 68]\nRight to Information\nThe following table provides information about the processing of requests under the\nRight to Information Act 2009.\nTable 25 – Right to Information Applications 2024-25\nRight to Information Requests Number\nApplications\nCarried over from 2023-24 10\nReceived in 2024-25 74\nTransferred to another department in full 2\nWithdrawn by the applicant 13\nApplication refused 0\nDetermi\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- that the department decided not to investigate.\nPage 65 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n\n[page 68]\nRight to Information\nThe following table provides information about the processing of requests under the\nRight to Information Act 2009.\nTable 25 – Right to Information Applications 2024-25\nRight to Information Requests Number\nApplications\nCarried over from 2023-24 10\nReceived in 2024-25 74\nTransferred to another department in full 2\nWithdrawn by the applicant 13\nApplication refused 0\nDetermi\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8\nPersonal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9\nRight to Information Act 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9\nNext Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\n Source: `other-pdfs/RAA-20Process-20Reform-20Consultation-20Paper.pages.jsonl`\n- will be used by NRE Tas for the purpose of acknowledging and\npublishing your submission. Your submission may be published unless it is marked ‘confidential’. Personal\ninformation will be managed in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act 2004.\nRight to Information Act 2009\nInformation provided to the Government may be provided to an applicant under the provisions of the\nRight to Information Act 2009 (RTI). If you have indicated that you wish for all or part of your submission to\nbe treated as confidential, your statement detail\n Source: `other-pdfs/RAA-20Process-20Reform-20Consultation-20Paper.pages.jsonl`\n- it is marked ‘confidential’. Personal\ninformation will be managed in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act 2004.\nRight to Information Act 2009\nInformation provided to the Government may be provided to an applicant under the provisions of the\nRight to Information Act 2009 (RTI). If you have indicated that you wish for all or part of your submission to\nbe treated as confidential, your statement detailing the reasons may be taken into account in determining\nwhether or not to disclose the information in the event of an RTI applic\n Source: `other-pdfs/RAA-20Process-20Reform-20Consultation-20Paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Threatened Species Protection Act 1995\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/search?query=Threatened+Species+Protection+Act+1995\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/RAA-20Process-20Reform-20Consultation-20Paper.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/NaturalHeritageStrategy2013.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- rt 5 and section 76A and the making of regulations under section 76, in so far\nas those regulations relate to Part 5 or section 76A (see NRE Tas under the\nMinister for Parks and the Minister for Primary Industries and Water)\nPlastic Shopping Bags Ban Act 2013\nThreatened Species Protection Act 1995\nWaste and Resource Recovery Act 2022\nWhales Protection Act 1988\nMinisterial portfolio of Parks\nAbandoned Lands Act 1973\nBen Lomond Skifield Management Authority (Repeal) Act 2007\nBoundary Fences Act 1908\nConveyancing and Law of Property Act 1884\nCrown Land (P\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- rt 5 and section 76A and the making of regulations under section 76, in so far\nas those regulations relate to Part 5 or section 76A (see NRE Tas under the\nMinister for Parks and the Minister for Primary Industries and Water)\nPlastic Shopping Bags Ban Act 2013\nThreatened Species Protection Act 1995\nWaste and Resource Recovery Act 2022\nWhales Protection Act 1988\nMinisterial portfolio of Parks\nAbandoned Lands Act 1973\nBen Lomond Skifield Management Authority (Repeal) Act 2007\nBoundary Fences Act 1908\nConveyancing and Law of Property Act 1884\nCrown Land (P\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n- expertise in management of Aboriginal\nheritage and carriage of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1975.\n• Referral and early advice of agencies and bodies with expertise in management of historic\nheritage (Historic Cultural Heritage Act 1995) or threatened species (Threatened Species\nProtection Act 1995).\n• Activities that will also require assessment under EMPCA by the Environment Protection\nAuthority.\n• A proposal that is declared a Major Project under section 60 of LUPAA or a Major\nInfrastructure Project under the Major Infrastructure Development Approval\n Source: `other-pdfs/RAA-20Process-20Reform-20Consultation-20Paper.pages.jsonl`\n- Burra Charter and encompass places, areas, objects, spaces and views of\naesthetic, historic, scientific, social or spiritual value for past, present or future generations. Consequently, it includes Aboriginal,\nhistoric and natural places.\n2 As defined by the Threatened Species Protection Act 1995.\n3 As listed in Schedule 3A of the Nature Conservation Act 2002.\nNational Parks and Reserves Management Act 2002\n22\nReserve Activity Assessment Process Reform\nStatutory Environmental Impact Assessment Process Consultation Paper • January 2024\n\n[page 23]\n3.3 P\n Source: `other-pdfs/RAA-20Process-20Reform-20Consultation-20Paper.pages.jsonl`\n- able use.\nTerrestrial In this strategy terrestrial refers to environments other than aquatic environments. It\nincludes subterranean environments.\nThreatened Those threatened with extinction or destruction. Threatened species are listed under\n(in reference the Threatened Species Protection Act 1995 under three categories: rare, vulnerable and\nto species endangered.\nor ecological\ncommunities)\nUTas University of Tasmania\n40 Natural Heritage Strategy for Tasmania 2013–2030 September 2013\n\n[page 43]\nOcellate seastar (Nectria ocellata).\nPhoto by Neville Barr\n Source: `strategies/NaturalHeritageStrategy2013.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Aboriginal Land Council Elections Act 2004\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/search?query=Aboriginal+Land+Council+Elections+Act+2004\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- g\nKMs Kilometres\nPage 236 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n\n[page 239]\nLegislation and Legislative Program\nLegislation administered\nMinisterial portfolio of Aboriginal Affairs\nAboriginal Heritage Act 1975\nAboriginal Land Council Elections Act 2004\nAboriginal Lands Act 1995\nNative Title (Tasmania) Act 1994\nMinisterial portfolio of Arts and Heritage\nHistoric Cultural Heritage Act 1995\nNational Trust Act 2006\nNational Trust Preservation Fund (Winding-Up) Act 1999\nPort Arthur Historic Site Management Autho\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- lation to administration by the Minister for\nAboriginal Affairs of the following Acts relating to Aboriginal matters transferred from\nDPAC to NRE Tas, following the amalgamation of Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania with\nthe Department:\nAboriginal Heritage Act 1975\nAboriginal Land Council Elections Act 2004\nAboriginal Lands Act 1995\nNative Title (Tasmania) Act 1994\nMinisterial portfolio of Business, Industry and Resources\nOn 1 July 2024, responsibility in relation to administration by the Minister for\nBusiness, Industry and Resources of the following Acts relati\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pages.jsonl`\n- g\nKMs Kilometres\nPage 236 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25\n\n[page 239]\nLegislation and Legislative Program\nLegislation administered\nMinisterial portfolio of Aboriginal Affairs\nAboriginal Heritage Act 1975\nAboriginal Land Council Elections Act 2004\nAboriginal Lands Act 1995\nNative Title (Tasmania) Act 1994\nMinisterial portfolio of Arts and Heritage\nHistoric Cultural Heritage Act 1995\nNational Trust Act 2006\nNational Trust Preservation Fund (Winding-Up) Act 1999\nPort Arthur Historic Site Management Autho\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n- lation to administration by the Minister for\nAboriginal Affairs of the following Acts relating to Aboriginal matters transferred from\nDPAC to NRE Tas, following the amalgamation of Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania with\nthe Department:\nAboriginal Heritage Act 1975\nAboriginal Land Council Elections Act 2004\nAboriginal Lands Act 1995\nNative Title (Tasmania) Act 1994\nMinisterial portfolio of Business, Industry and Resources\nOn 1 July 2024, responsibility in relation to administration by the Minister for\nBusiness, Industry and Resources of the following Acts relati\n Source: `annual-reports/NRE-Tas-Annual-Report.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Ab\n\n_…truncated, open the .md file for the full content._", "global_initiatives_md": null, "strategy": { "reporting_period": "2024-25", "corporate_plan_period": "2025-26", "vision": "Tasmania - a place where nothing is wasted. [AR p.8]", "vision_source_page": 8, "purposes": "To invest in circular economy programs to increase the recovery and reuse of products and materials and respond to emerging issues. [AR p.19]", "purposes_source_page": 19, "how_we_deliver": "We manage investment of Tasmania’s landfill levy to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Through targeted funding we support industry and community initiatives that reduce the loss of products and materials to landfill, expand reuse, repair and recycling, and foster innovation in resource recovery. [AR p.8]", "how_we_deliver_source_page": 8, "government_priorities": [ { "text": "Integrated Planning and Action", "source_page": 19 }, { "text": "Strategic Investment", "source_page": 19 }, { "text": "Prioritise Circularity", "source_page": 19 }, { "text": "Engagement and Partnerships", "source_page": 19 } ], "outcomes": [ { "name": "Outcome 1: Waste and Resource Recovery", "description": "The Strategy has been the roadmap for Tasmania’s transition to a circular economy. It has directed us to focus not only on recycling, but also on increasing reuse and repair, improving resource productivity, and minimising waste and costs for Tasmanians by improving product design and reducing consumption. [AR p.18]", "key_activities": [ "Supporting partnerships", "Reducing waste" ], "source_page": 18 } ], "values": [ "Integrated planning and action", "Strategic investment", "Prioritise circularity", "Engagement and partnerships" ], "values_framework_name": null, "kpi_targets_2025_26": [ { "code": "CCE01", "measure": "Recycling and recovery rates", "target": "Stability or improvement", "source_page": null } ], "kpi_results_2024_25": [ { "code": "CCE01", "measure": "Recycling and recovery rates", "result": "Target met", "status": "Achieved", "source_page": null } ], "_source_urls": { "annual_report_url": "https://wrr.tas.gov.au/Documents/Tasmanian%20Waste%20and%20Resource%20Recovery%20Board%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf", "corporate_plan_url": "" } }, "ideas": [ { "entity_id": "S-TAS-006", "entity_name": "Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania", "folder_name": "Department-of-Natural-Resources-and-Environment-Tasmania", "category": "Data & Performance", "scale": "small", "title": "KPI evidence register with named owners", "idea": "Create a simple register mapping each KPI to source data, owner, frequency, target, and last result.", "quote": "Output Group Performance\nOutput Group 1 – Land Tasmania\nTable 4 - Performance Information - Output Group 1\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target Target\nQuality of Tasmania’s\nland survey and\nvaluation services\nComplying surveys\n1\nlodged % 89 91 93 90 90\nObjections resulting in\nan amended\nvaluation\n2 % 0.00 0.09 0.55 <2.00 <2.00\nEfficiency of land\nregistration processes\nSealed plans lodged in\ncompliance with the\nPriority Final Plan\nScheme registered\nwithin the statutory\n% 99.7 98 98 100 100\ntimeframe\nAccessibility of quality\nland information to\nsupport decision\nmaking\nNumber of land related\ndata sets available Number of\n3\nvia the LIST data sets 3 075 3 118 3 163 3 175 3 250\nPage 30 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / Parliament / public", "source": "annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-TAS-006", "entity_name": "Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania", "folder_name": "Department-of-Natural-Resources-and-Environment-Tasmania", "category": "Data & Performance", "scale": "large", "title": "Outcome dashboard linking budget, delivery, and public impact", "idea": "Build a public-facing outcome dashboard showing spend, outputs, outcomes, and delivery confidence.", "quote": "Output Group Performance\nOutput Group 1 – Land Tasmania\nTable 4 - Performance Information - Output Group 1\nUnit of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26\nPerformance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Target Target\nQuality of Tasmania’s\nland survey and\nvaluation services\nComplying surveys\n1\nlodged % 89 91 93 90 90\nObjections resulting in\nan amended\nvaluation\n2 % 0.00 0.09 0.55 <2.00 <2.00\nEfficiency of land\nregistration processes\nSealed plans lodged in\ncompliance with the\nPriority Final Plan\nScheme registered\nwithin the statutory\n% 99.7 98 98 100 100\ntimeframe\nAccessibility of quality\nland information to\nsupport decision\nmaking\nNumber of land related\ndata sets available Number of\n3\nvia the LIST data sets 3 075 3 118 3 163 3 175 3 250\nPage 30 of 256\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania | Annual Report 2024-25", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / Parliament / public", "source": "annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-TAS-006", "entity_name": "Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania", "folder_name": "Department-of-Natural-Resources-and-Environment-Tasmania", "category": "Procurement & Delivery", "scale": "small", "title": "Procurement lessons library for repeat purchases", "idea": "Capture reusable procurement clauses, market lessons, supplier performance notes, and common evaluation criteria.", "quote": "[Page 90]\nTable 31 – Consultants engaged 2024-25 ($50 000 and over)\nName of contractor Location of Description of contract Period of Total value of\ncontractor contract contract ($)\n(From/To)\nXsquared Architects Pty Ltd Hobart Lead Design Consultant - Freycinet Visitor 9/07/2024 2 329 114\nTAS Gateway Project 31/12/2027\nGMC Enterprises Pty Ltd Hobart Information technology consultant - Digital 29/07/2024 149 000\nTAS catch and effort reporting - Tasmanian 20/04/2025\ncommercial rock lobster fishery\nNational Association of Rozelle Consultancy Services - Economic, social 26/09/2024 76 583\nCharitable Recycling NSW and environmental report on re-usable 28/04/2025\nOrganisations Limited waste managed by Tasmanian re-use\norganizations\nAither Pty Ltd Melbourne Consultancy services - state-wide water 25/11/2024 143 783\nVIC catchment and risk assessment - Water 15/12/2025\nAccountability Project.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Delivery teams / suppliers", "source": "annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-TAS-006", "entity_name": "Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania", "folder_name": "Department-of-Natural-Resources-and-Environment-Tasmania", "category": "Procurement & Delivery", "scale": "large", "title": "Portfolio delivery office for major investments", "idea": "Stand up a portfolio delivery office that tracks benefits, risks, dependencies, procurement, and delivery confidence.", "quote": "[Page 90]\nTable 31 – Consultants engaged 2024-25 ($50 000 and over)\nName of contractor Location of Description of contract Period of Total value of\ncontractor contract contract ($)\n(From/To)\nXsquared Architects Pty Ltd Hobart Lead Design Consultant - Freycinet Visitor 9/07/2024 2 329 114\nTAS Gateway Project 31/12/2027\nGMC Enterprises Pty Ltd Hobart Information technology consultant - Digital 29/07/2024 149 000\nTAS catch and effort reporting - Tasmanian 20/04/2025\ncommercial rock lobster fishery\nNational Association of Rozelle Consultancy Services - Economic, social 26/09/2024 76 583\nCharitable Recycling NSW and environmental report on re-usable 28/04/2025\nOrganisations Limited waste managed by Tasmanian re-use\norganizations\nAither Pty Ltd Melbourne Consultancy services - state-wide water 25/11/2024 143 783\nVIC catchment and risk assessment - Water 15/12/2025\nAccountability Project.", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Delivery teams / suppliers", "source": "annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-TAS-006", "entity_name": "Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania", "folder_name": "Department-of-Natural-Resources-and-Environment-Tasmania", "category": "Citizen Participation", "scale": "small", "title": "Consultation feedback summaries with response tracking", "idea": "Summarise consultation submissions by theme and publish what changed in response.", "quote": "[Page 90]\nTable 31 – Consultants engaged 2024-25 ($50 000 and over)\nName of contractor Location of Description of contract Period of Total value of\ncontractor contract contract ($)\n(From/To)\nXsquared Architects Pty Ltd Hobart Lead Design Consultant - Freycinet Visitor 9/07/2024 2 329 114\nTAS Gateway Project 31/12/2027\nGMC Enterprises Pty Ltd Hobart Information technology consultant - Digital 29/07/2024 149 000\nTAS catch and effort reporting - Tasmanian 20/04/2025\ncommercial rock lobster fishery\nNational Association of Rozelle Consultancy Services - Economic, social 26/09/2024 76 583\nCharitable Recycling NSW and environmental report on re-usable 28/04/2025\nOrganisations Limited waste managed by Tasmanian re-use\norganizations\nAither Pty Ltd Melbourne Consultancy services - state-wide water 25/11/2024 143 783\nVIC catchment and risk assessment - Water 15/12/2025\nAccountability Project.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Citizens / stakeholders / policy teams", "source": "annual-reports/NRE-20Tas-20Annual-20Report.pdf (https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/NRE%20Tas%20Annual%20Report.PDF)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Digital exclusion", "Low public trust if feedback is not acted on" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-TAS-006", "entity_name": "Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania", "folder_name": "Department-of-Natural-Resources-and-Environment-Tasmania", "category": "Citizen Participation", "scale": "large", "title": "Always-on policy participation platform", "idea": "Create a standing participation platform where citizens and stakeholders can propose, vote, and track ideas.", "quote": "[Page 90]\nTable 31 – Consultants engaged 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