Department of State Growth

Department of State Growth
Department overview
Formed	18 September 1998
Preceding agencies	Department of Transport; Workplace Standards Authority; Private Forests Tasmania;
Type	Government department
Jurisdiction	Tasmanian Government
Headquarters	4 Salamanca Place, Hobart
Employees	1,082 (30 June 2024)
Annual budget	$1.538 billion (2024–25 FY)
Ministers responsible	Madeleine Ogilvie, Minister for Arts and Heritage and Minister for Environment; Felix Ellis, Minister for Business, Industry and Resources and Minister for Skills and Jobs; Nick Duigan, Minister for Energy and Renewables and Minister for Sport; Kerry Vincent, Minister for Housing and Planning, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport and Minister for Local Government; Eric Abetz, Minister for Macquarie Point Urban Renewal; Guy Barnett, Minister for Small Business, Trade and Consumer Affairs;
Department executive	Craig Limkin, Secretary;
Website	www.stategrowth.tas.gov.au

The Department of State Growth is a Tasmanian Government department responsible for fostering economic growth and creating job opportunities within the state. The department plays a vital role in supporting diverse and sustainable economic development, benefiting the Tasmanian community.

The department is led by its Secretary, Craig Limkin. Craig Limkin has extensive experience in public sector management, notably in New South Wales' Health and Treasury sectors.