Tasmania Eases Business With Red Tape Cuts
Support for Tasmania’s small businesses by the Tasmanian Government could not be clearer following a month of red tape reduction reforms.
Minister for Hospitality and Small Business, Jane Howlett, said the response of peak bodies such as the Tasmanian Small Business Council, the Tasmanian Hospitality Association and the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to red tape reduction efforts demonstrated the Government’s efforts to reducing red tape were in line with industry goals.
“We have responded to consultation with industry advocacy groups by slashing red tape by modernising systems to make it simpler, faster and fairer for everyone,” Minister Howlett said.
“We back our businesses, back jobs and back the economy.
“When it comes to doing business, we are making it easier to apply for and manage liquor licences.
“We are providing new event permits to make it easier for events such as music festivals, food and wine expos and community gatherings to get off the ground.
“Small businesses like boutique distilleries, wineries, breweries and tourism operators will have licences that suit their needs.
“We’re making common sense changes that benefit businesses and the community.”
Minister Howlett said the changes extended to reducing the complexity associated with Government contracts, allowing businesses to tender for Government work with a single form.
Other initiatives include a new Small Business Start-Up Permit which will enable small businesses to trial their concept for 12 months with a single permit.
“Our Government is bringing together the best minds from across the business and industry sector for a Red Tape Reduction Industry Taskforce that will help us to slash red tape and deliver real outcomes,” Minister Howlett said.
“This taskforce, along with the new red tape reduction portal online, will allow Tasmanians and businesses to directly provide feedback on red tape reduction ideas.
“As part of the Government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future we are making Tasmania the best place to live, work, raise a family, invest and do business.”
https://www.premier.tas.gov.au/latest-news/2025/april/red-tape-busting-initiatives-making-it-easier-to-do-business-in-tasmania