Backing in the University of Tasmania

The Tasmanian Government welcomes the University of Tasmania’s announcement of its future vision for a STEM campus at Sandy Bay.

Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy, Madeleine Ogilvie, said Tasmanians deserve access to the most contemporary STEM facilities.

"With this future direction announcement, Tasmanians can be assured our Government will support UTAS in their endeavours to make a STEM-led future at UTAS Sandy Bay a reality," said Minister Ogilvie.

"I have been working closely with stakeholders to support the University's important vision for STEM renewal at Sandy Bay. I am certain there will be broad support for this announcement. 

"We understand that our important science and ICT sectors offer great potential for economic growth, together with global work opportunities, and that ICT leadership is essential to bridge the digital divide for all Tasmanians. I believe this is what the STEM future at UTAS Sandy Bay will help to achieve.

"We intend to strongly advocate to the Commonwealth to invest in Tasmanian’s STEM-led future.

"What message does it send to Tasmanians if the Commonwealth is unwilling to invest in this vital sector?

"We will be moving our bill through the House of Assembly in the coming parliamentary sitting."