Tasmania Tomorrow is a Tasmanian-government initiative which aims to improve the post- secondary education experience of Tasmanians . The initiative commenced 1 January 2009, and includes restructuring Senior Secondary Colleges and TAFE Tasmania . It was anticipated that the restructuring would be complete by the start of the 2011 school year.
22-594: The institutes created by this initiative are: A project team in the Department of Education was responsible for implementing this initiative through to the 'start up' of the three new organisations in January 2009. Members of the project team were drawn from TAFE Tasmania, the Department of Education including Senior Secondary Colleges, and Skills Tasmania. A project steering committee was established to oversee
44-565: A leaders group consisting of all college principals and senior Department of Education and TAFE Tasmania staff, and a Guaranteeing Futures Reference Group to provide advice on issues affecting young people including transition to the new organisations. Following the consultation period (June – October 2007), the Tasmanian government decided to transition to the Tasmania Tomorrow model. The Tasmanian Academy, Tasmanian Polytechnic and
66-498: A nationally recognised qualification. Campuses are located throughout the state. The Tasmanian Skills Institute commenced operations in 2009, and focuses on training for apprentices/trainees and up-skilling existing workers. The Tasmanian Skills Institute partners with businesses to provide workforce skills development and improve the productivity and prosperity of businesses. Training is flexible, customised to specific needs and extends across all industry sectors. Workshops are held in
88-425: A number of agencies grouped under areas of portfolio responsibility. Each portfolio is led by a Secretary, who reports to one or more government ministers , a member of Parliament. Since reorganisation in 2022 the departmental structure is the following A range of other agencies support the functions of these departments. The Government of Tasmania also owns and operates a number of state-owned companies : As
110-604: A solid attempt to improve retention of students within the educational system after year 10. The old education system was criticized for not working for all students, as Tasmania has one of the lowest post year 10 and 11 retention rates in Australia. It was considered that rapid change was required to deliver more positive outcomes for students, the local economy and Tasmania. Tasmania Tomorrow hopes to deliver an educational experience which focuses on engaging all students. The Tasmania tomorrow program has received harsh criticism by
132-476: A state of Australia, Tasmania is represented in the federal House of Representatives and Senate . Tasmania has five representative in the federal House of Representatives for the electoral divisions of Bass , Braddon , Denison , Franklin , and Lyons . Tasmania also has twelve Senators in line with other states. 29 local government elections are conducted under the Local Government Act using
154-612: Is a government department within the Government of Tasmania with responsibility for Government schools, child and family learning centres, child safety and out of home care, youth justice services, libraries and the Tasmanian archives. The department is led by its Secretary , Tim Bullard. The department was formed on 17 July 1989, from the amalgamation of the Education Department and the State Library and
176-566: Is the executive branch of the Australian state of Tasmania . The leader of the party or coalition with the confidence of the House of Assembly , the lower house of the Parliament of Tasmania , is invited by the governor of Tasmania to form the executive. The governor appoints the premier of Tasmania . Since 8 April 2022, the premier of Tasmania has been Jeremy Rockliff , leader of
198-468: The Hare-Clark voting system of multi-member proportional representation. Elections for mayor, deputy mayor and half the councillor positions are held during September and October in each uneven numbered year. These include six cities (three in greater Hobart , one covering each of Launceston , Burnie , and Devonport ) and twenty-three municipalities. The largest council (by number of eligible voters)
220-650: The Legislative Council and the House of Assembly . Executive power rests formally with the Executive Council , which consists of the governor and senior ministers, and informally called the Cabinet . In practice, executive power is exercised by the premier of Tasmania upon the advice of the Cabinet, who are appointed by the governor, but who hold office by virtue of their ability to command
242-648: The Liberal Party . The current ministry of Tasmania is the Second Rockliff ministry . Tasmania is governed according to the principles of the Westminster system , a form of parliamentary responsible government based on the model of the United Kingdom . Legislative power rests with the bicameral Parliament of Tasmania , which consists of the governor of Tasmania , and the two chambers:
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#1732772246264264-509: The State Library of Tasmania is located in Hobart. The State Library administers and funds all public libraries in Tasmania. There are 7 city/suburban lending libraries and 39 smaller branch libraries located throughout Tasmania. The State Library also maintains the heritage and reference collections. Government of Tasmania The Tasmanian Government or the Government of Tasmania
286-574: The Tasmanian Skills Institute commenced operations during January 2009. Beginning in 2009, Hobart, Hellyer, Don and Newstead Colleges changed to the new structure. Initially all of these colleges had a campus of the Tasmanian Academy and Tasmanian Polytechnic located on site. Other colleges were to change to the new structures over the following two years, with all colleges completing transition by 2011. TAFE Tasmania
308-402: The arts, business, industry and parents. It attracts industry and business sponsorship, and has scholarship programs to assist students, particularly those from rural and remote areas. The Tasmanian Polytechnic offers a wide range of learning and career options to prepare students for employment. Students can work towards a Tasmanian Certificate of Education, choose to go on to university or earn
330-473: The children and youth related parts of the Department of Communities Tasmania were amalgamated with the department and the name of the department was updated to the Department for Education, Children and Young People. The department is responsible for Government schools in Tasmania. Schools in the public education system include: 138 primary schools (Kindergarten to Grade 6), 57 high schools (Grade 7 to 10) and 8 colleges (Grade 11 and 12). The headquarters of
352-512: The media and the teachers association of Tasmania. The intensity of criticism seen in the first year of reform is gaining momentum as the new system becomes shows signs that the changes have been poorly implemented. In the second semester of 2013, the Polytechnic was dissolved and a reformed TAFE Tasmania began operating as TasTAFE. Department of Education (Tasmania) The Department for Education, Children and Young People ( DECYP )
374-462: The project. This committee was chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Education and included representatives from both TAFE Tasmania and the Department of Education. Working groups were established to work on key issues such as educational programs, employee relations, logistics, funding and business models. Other groups were established to provide advice to the steering committee including
396-623: The support of a majority of members of the House of Assembly. Judicial power is exercised by the Supreme Court of Tasmania and a system of subordinate courts. As with all states, upon federation , Tasmania accepted the authority of the federal High Court of Australia to overrule the state judiciary. The Second Rockliff ministry was sworn in on 11 April 2024. The table of ministers can be found below. The Tasmanian Government delivers services, determines policy, and issues regulations through
418-580: The workplace, at a campus, or online. The Tasmanian Skills Institute also offers recognition of workers' existing skills. The Tasmanian Skills Institute supports the following industry skills groups: Allied Construction Trades, Plumbing & Gas, Automotive, Business, Construction, Cookery, Electrotechnology, Food Processing, Hair & Beauty, Community Services and Health, Licensed Skills, Metals & Manufacturing, Mining, Natural Resources, Tourism & Hospitality and Workplace Learning Services. The Polytechnic, Academy and Skills Institute were established in
440-454: Was changed to the Department of Education, Training, Community and Cultural Development. On 18 September 1998, the parts of the department responsible for community and cultural development were amalgamated with other departments and the name was changed to the Department of Education. On 1 July 2014, Skills Tasmania (responsible for vocational education and training) was amalgamated with the Department of State Growth . On 1 October 2022,
462-453: Was known as the Department of Education and the Arts. On 27 March 1996, parts of other departments responsible for community and cultural development were amalgamated with the department and the name was changed to the Department of Education, Community and Cultural Development. On 9 May 1998, the Department of Vocational Education and Training was amalgamated with the department and the name
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#1732772246264484-502: Was split to create the Tasmanian Skills Institute and the Tasmanian Polytechnic. This institute is for students aiming to go to university. It has a pre- tertiary focus where students can develop their capacity for thinking, enterprise, communication, IT and life skills. It is connected to future careers, particularly in a Tasmanian context. The academy is governed by representation from professional bodies, university,
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