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Launceston 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.

Launceston

  1. The industry that is expected to be the most important one in two to five years:
    • General service industry (to regional and state communities)

  2. Industries with extended growth potential (industries which employ small numbers, but are expected to expand in 2-5 years):
    • Education
    • Research
    • Service Sector
    • Consultancies
    • Tourism
    • Wine industry
    • Brewing
    • Value adding to primary production

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

  4. Current major employers in your local area:
    • Boags Brewery
    • ACL Bearings
    • Gunns Ltd
    • Westpac call centre
    • State public service
    • Launceston City Council

  5. Events which may affect the future shape of the local area economy:
    • Gunns Pulp mill
    • Increases in fuel costs
    • Moving call centres off shore
    • Turmoil in motor industry (ACL)
    • More sea-change movement from larger cities
    • Contraction of health and education services in the wider region

  6. Opportunities which exist in the local area which could encourage the establishment of new businesses:
    • Lifestyle businesses move to smaller centres
    • Growth in tourism

  7. Shortages of skills/occupations in your area.
    • Land use planners
    • Engineers
    • Building trades
    • Hospitality

  8. Contact:
    Name: Becky Shrimpton
    Position: Director Communication and Economic Development
    Phone: 6323 3201
    Fax: 6323 3385
    Email: becky.shrimpton@launceston.tas.gov.au

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