The Tasmanian Government has unveiled a new initiative designed to help local businesses grow their export potential and compete in interstate and international markets.
Launched at an exporter roundtable on Monday by Premier and Minister for Trade and Major Investment Jeremy Rockliff, the Export Essentials Program aims to provide Tasmanian businesses with key skills and knowledge to support their export growth.
According to the Government, the program is free of charge and includes two comprehensive, self-paced courses that address areas such as scaling operations for export growth, global market entry strategies, and logistics and supply chain management.
Premier Rockliff described the program as an opportunity to strengthen Tasmania’s trade capacity and create more long-term growth opportunities for local enterprises.
“This program will deliver the critical skills, insights, and pathways businesses need to thrive in export markets,” he said.
“Exporting fuels job creation, sales growth, and profitability—this initiative ensures Tasmanian businesses are equipped to compete and succeed on the global stage.”
Participants who complete the international-level course may also become eligible to apply for Austrade’s Export Market Development Grant, which provides financial support to Australian exporters.
The Tasmanian Government said the program forms part of its Trade Action Plan 2024–25 and broader 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.
It comes amid continued resilience in the state’s export sector, with Premier Rockliff noting that Tasmania’s exports reached $4.5 billion in 2024—an increase of 2.5 per cent despite a national decline of 6.9 per cent over the same period.
“This program is a key pillar of our Tasmanian Trade Action Plan 2024–25 and reinforces our Government’s commitment to helping local businesses grow and thrive,” Premier Rockliff said.
“Tasmania is open for business, and we are backing our exporters with the tools, resources, and investment they need to succeed.”
More information about the Export Essentials Program is available at stategrowth.tas.gov.au/business/trade/export-essentials or by contacting trade@stategrowth.tas.gov.au.
