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King 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.

King Island

  1. The industry that is expected to be the most important one in two to five years:
    • Primary production: beef, dairy, processing, fishing

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

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

  4. Current major employers in your local area:
    • Tasman Group Services
    • King Island Dairy – National Foods
    • King Island Council
    • King Island Ports Corporation
    • King Island Kelp Industries
    • King Island Hospital and Health Centre
    • King Island District High School

  5. Events which may affect the future shape of the local area economy:
    • New ownership of Tasman Group by SWIFT
    • Opening of King Island Scheelite Mine may increase competition in the labour market
    • New tourism developments
    • Transport (Air and Sea)
    • Lack of accommodation and public transport
    • Change of ownership of King Island Dairy
    • Automated processing

  6. Opportunities which exist in the local area which could encourage the establishment of new businesses:
    • Value adding to local produce

  7. Shortages of skills/occupations in your area.
    • Tradespeople – particularly electrical, building, engineering and plumbing
    • Administration/Book keeping
    • Abattoir, boning, slicing, slaughtermen
    • Hospitality
    • Farm workers
    • Allied Health

  8. Contact :
    Name: Jenny Thorn
    Position: Economic Development Officer
    Phone: 03 6462 1177
    Fax: 03 6462 1313
    Email: economic@kingisland.net.au

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