Government organisations

The Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) was established in 2022 to deliver better outcomes for all Tasmanian children and young people, especially our most vulnerable. The Department is responsible for Public Education, Child and Family Learning Centres, Libraries, Child Safety, Out of Home Care, and Youth Justice. DECYP provides services to help all Tasmanians to learn, no matter their age, their background or where they live. It also delivers statewide policy, programs and services to support and improve the safety and wellbeing of Tasmanian children, young people, families, carers and our staff.

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The Department of Justice contributes to a safe, fair and just Tasmania. It provides services to promote and maintain people’s rights and responsibilities, and resolve disputes for the benefit of the Tasmanian community. The Department works to: • ensure an effective, efficient and accessible justice system • protect and respect rights • improve laws • influence positive behaviour and enforce responsibilities.

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The Department of Premier and Cabinet is the central agency of the Tasmanian State Government. It provides a broad range of services to Cabinet, other members of Parliament, Government Agencies and the community. The Department works closely with the public sector, the community, local government, the Australian Government and other state and territory governments to: • Deliver programs to improve the wellbeing of Tasmanians • Deliver government information and services • Provide public policy services • Lead and coordinate whole-of-government initiatives • Administer statutory responsibilities.

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The Department of State Growth works to grow our economy and provide opportunities for all Tasmanians. We support the delivery of a range of public services and provide strategic advice in relation to key economic drivers including energy, resources, transport, infrastructure, investment attraction, skills, training, international relations and trade, science and technology, culture and the arts, sport and recreation and regional and sector development.

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Brand Tasmania’s mission is to inspire and encourage Tasmanians, and those who want to be Tasmanian, to quietly pursue the extraordinary.

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The Tasmanian Audit Office provides independent assurance to the Parliament and community on the performance and accountability of the Tasmanian Public Sector.

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