Review of the Tasmanian State Service

The Tasmanian Government is conducting a review (the Review) of the Tasmanian State Service (TSS) to consider whether the governing framework of the State Service is fit-for-purpose for Tasmania today and into the future. It will identify structural, legislative and administrative improvements that will transform current structures, services and practices to deliver a more efficient and effective public service.

Dr Ian Watt AC has been appointed as the Independent Reviewer. Dr Watt has worked at the highest levels of the public service in Australia, including as Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and the head of the Australian Public Service.

Dr Watt will be consulting widely and there will be a number of opportunities to engage and provide feedback throughout the Review.

Review Timeframe Extended

The Premier has extended the timeframe for the Final Report at the request of the Independent Reviewer, with the final report now to be provided by 31 May 2021.

Consultations Now Open

The second round of consultations is now open. Information can be found on the Phase Two Consultation page about how to be involved in the consultation and how to make a submission.

Interim Report

The Interim Report was provided to the Premier and Treasurer and released in November 2020.  To view this Report, please see the Interim Report page

Objectives

The Review will ensure the TSS is fit-for-purpose for Tasmania today and into the future. The Review will make findings and recommendations to the Premier and Treasurer for consideration.

For more information, please see the Timeframes and Scope of the Review page.

Timeframes, Scope and Consultation

The Review has two consultation phases which will be guided by the Terms of Reference. The first phase informed an initial report that was provided to the Premier and Treasurer at the end of October 2020. To view this Report, please see the Interim Report page

Submissions to the second consultation phase are now open to inform the final report to be provided to the Premier and Treasurer.  For more information, visit the Phase Two Consultation page.

The Premier has extended the timeframe for the Final Report at the request of the Independent Reviewer, with the final report now to be provided by 31 May 2021. For more information on the Review timeframes and what will be considered, visit the Timeframes and Scope page.

Governance

There are four areas responsible for the delivery and governance of the Review.

• The Independent Reviewer leads the Review and provide their report to the Premier and Treasurer.
• The Reference Group provides advice, community views and industry best practice to the Independent Reviewer to inform their deliberations and comprises members with public and private sector experience, together with a representative from the unions and the not-for-profit sector respectively.
• Heads of Agencies will have the opportunity to provide advice and suggestions to the Independent Reviewer, as will stakeholders.
• A project team based in the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPAC) supports the Review.

For more information, visit the Governance and Reference Group page.

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information about the Review, please see the Frequently Asked Questions or contact the Project Team on the details below.

Contact Information

If you have any queries regarding the Review of the Tasmanian State Service, please contact the Project Team:

Phone: (03) 6232 7051
Email: StateServiceReview@dpac.tas.gov.au