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Flinders Island Statistical Profile 2008

2008 Local Government Survey Results

This information is from a survey of municipal councils. The results express the opinions of the respondents in early 2008 and are presented un-edited.

Flinders Island

  1. The industry that is expected to be the most important one in two to five years:
    • Agriculture

  2. Industries with extended growth potential (industries which employ small numbers, but are expected to expand in 2-5 years):
    • Tourism

  3. Industries with limited growth potential (industries which employ large numbers, but are expected to diminish in 2-5 years):
    • Education

  4. Current major employers in your local area:
    • Flinders Council
    • Thule (run by Flinders Island Aboriginal Association)
    • Markana Grazing Company
    • Flinders island Interstate Hotel
    • Retail
    • Tourism
    • Abattoir

  5. Events which may affect the future shape of the local area economy:
    • Terrorism overseas may force holidays to be taken in Australia
    • Value of the Australian Dollar impacts on income from agricultural products
    • Drought
    • Fuel prices – reliant on fossil fuels for air and sea access to the Furneaux group
    • Freight costs – need to import 99% of primary produce as well as import inputs

  6. Opportunities which exist in the local area which could encourage the establishment of new businesses:
    • Niche tourism opportunities – unspoilt, picturesque with friendly locals, good walks, quality food.
    • Specialist seafood
    • Specialist produce eg. Wallaby
    • Organic farming
    • Organic seed production
    • Agriculture – clean and green image – no foxes, rabbits, ragwart or blackberries.
    • Fishing – supply needed for tourism

  7. Shortages of skills/occupations in your area.
    • Electricians
    • Panel beaters
    • Plumbers
    • White good repairers
    • Nurses
    • Grader drivers

  8. Contact:
    Name: Michael Boyd
    Position: General Manager
    Phone: (03) 6359 2131
    Fax: (03) 6359 2211
    Email: office@flinders.tas.gov.au

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