Detailed Progress report on all Headline Indicators

Goal

A reasonable lifestyle and standard of living for all Tasmanians

Indicator

1.1.10. The cost of food, electricity, housing, transport and health as a proportion of income for low income families

Measure of Progress

1.1.10.1. The cost of food, electricity, housing, transport and health as a proportion of income for low income family households

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Dataset

Tasmania Together Targets

Progress Status

Making progress to target

Progress Board Comments

The cost of living for low income families has come down. The data trend has been generally negative and the 2010 target is unlikely to be achieved. This indicator is currently being reviewed by the Progress Board.

Comments Last Updated: 24-Nov-2008

Goal

Confident, friendly and safe communities

Indicator

2.1.9. Percentage of people who feel safe in the evening

Measure of Progress

2.1.9.1. Percentage of people who feel safe in the evening

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Dataset

Tasmania Together Targets

Progress Status

Not making progress to target

Progress Board Comments

Tasmanians’ perceptions of safety decreased during 2007-08, however the change is not statistically significant. The data trends have been positive and the 2010 targets are likely to be, or have already been, achieved. This headline indicator replicates data from indicators 2.1.2 and 2.1.3.

Comments Last Updated: 10-Nov-2008

Goal

High quality education and training for lifelong learning and a skilled workforce

Indicator

3.2.3. Grade 7 student performance against national literacy & numeracy benchmarks. Representation of performance for Years 3 and 5 is currently under development.

Measure of Progress

3.2.3.1. Grade 7 student performance against national literacy & numeracy benchmarks

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Dataset

Tasmania Together Targets

Progress Status

Not making progress to target

Progress Board Comments

There has been no statistically significant improvement in Grade 7 student performance against national literacy & numeracy benchmarks. The data trend is generally negative and the 2010 targets are unlikely to be achieved. This headline indicator replicates data reported under indicator 3.2.2. The Progress Board is currently reviewing this benchmark as the data source has changed and new data for 2008 is not comparable with the previous series.

Comments Last Updated: 24-Nov-2008

Goal

Active, healthy Tasmanians with access to quality and affordable health care services

Indicator

4.1.1. Avoidable mortality

Measure of Progress

4.1.1.1. Avoidable mortality

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Dataset

Tasmania Together Targets

Progress Status

Making progress to target

Progress Board Comments

Avoidable mortality has declined. The data trend is positive and the 2010 target may be achieved.

Comments Last Updated: 30-Jan-2009

Goal

Vibrant, inclusive and growing communities where people feel valued and connected

Indicator

5.2.2. Proportion of Tasmanian population outside the four major urban centres

Measure of Progress

5.2.2.1. Proportion of Tasmanian population outside the four major urban centres

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Dataset

Tasmania Together Targets

Progress Status

Making progress to target

Progress Board Comments

There has been no decline in the last 12 month period in the proportion of Tasmania\\\'s population outside the four major urban centres.

Comments Last Updated: 4-May-2009

Goal

Dynamic, creative and internationally recognised arts community and culture

Indicator

6.4.1. Number of attendances at major cultural heritage sites

Measure of Progress

6.4.1.1. Number of attendances at major cultural heritage sites

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Dataset

Tasmania Together Targets

Progress Status

Making progress to target

Progress Board Comments

The number of attendances at major cultural heritage sites has increased. The data trend is positive and the 2010 target may be achieved.

Comments Last Updated: 24-Nov-2008

Goal

Acknowledgement of the right of Aboriginal people to own and preserve their culture, and share with non-Aboriginal people the richness and value of that culture

Indicator

7.1.3. Number of major visitor centres containing Aboriginal cultural interpretation

Measure of Progress

7.1.3.1. Number of major visitor centres containing Aboriginal cultural interpretation

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Dataset

Tasmania Together Targets

Progress Status

Not making progress to target

Progress Board Comments

The number of major visitor centres containing Aboriginal cultural interpretation has not changed. The data trend is static but the 2010 target may be achieved. The Government notes that in addition to the nine major visitor centres, a major interpretative exhibition of Tasmanian Aboriginal culture - Ningenneh Tunapry - was opened at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery in December 2007; and that on-site Aboriginal heritage interpretation can also be found at: Lake St Clair, Alum Cliffs State Reserve, Rocky Cape National Park, Overland Track, Bruny Island Neck Game Reserve, Humboldt Divide (Southwest National Park), Sarah Island Historic Site, and the Loon.tite.mair.re.le.hoin.er cultural walk at Swansea.

Comments Last Updated: 6-Oct-2009

Goal

Open and accountable government that listens and plans for a shared future

Indicator

8.1.3. Proportion participating in local government elections

Measure of Progress

8.1.3.1. Proportion participating in local government elections

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Dataset

Tasmania Together Targets

Progress Status

Not making progress to target

Progress Board Comments

The proportion of people participating in local government elections declined slightly in 2007. The data trend is inconsistent and the 2010 target is unlikely to be achieved.

Comments Last Updated: 13-Jun-2008

Goal

Increased work opportunities for all Tasmanians

Indicator

9.1.1. Workforce participation rate

Measure of Progress

9.1.1.1. Workforce participation rate

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Dataset

Tasmania Together Targets

Progress Status

Not making progress to target

Progress Board Comments

The workforce participation rate has decreased and is moving away from the national average. It is unlikely that the 2010 target will be achieved.

Comments Last Updated: 13-Nov-2009

Goal

Thriving and innovative industries driven by a high level of business confidence

Indicator

10.4.2. Investment

Measure of Progress

10.4.2.1. Investment

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Dataset

Tasmania Together Targets

Progress Status

Making progress to target

Progress Board Comments

Investment in Tasmania has increased. The data trend has been generally positive and the 2010 target may be met.

Comments Last Updated: 24-Nov-2008

Goal

Built and natural heritage that is valued and protected

Indicator

11.4.1. Percentage of land protected either by legislation or by contract in conservation reserves, under covenant or heritage regimes

Measure of Progress

11.4.1.1. Percentage of land protected either by legislation or by contract in conservation reserves, under covenant or heritage regimes

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Dataset

Tasmania Together Targets

Progress Status

Making progress to target

Progress Board Comments

The percentage of protected land has increased slightly. The data trend is positive and the 2010 target may be achieved. Note: data for the previous year has been revised. The DPIW Annual Report states that since publication of the 2006-07 Annual Report an adjustment has also been made to the rule about what is included in terrestial area. The marine extension of terrestial reserves is not included.

Comments Last Updated: 21-Nov-2008

Goal

Sustainable management of our natural resources

Indicator

12.4.1. Levels of greenhouse gas emissions (mega tonnes)

Measure of Progress

12.4.1.1. Levels of greenhouse gas emissions (mega tonnes)

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Dataset

Tasmania Together Targets

Progress Status

Not making progress to target

Progress Board Comments

Tasmania\'s greenhouse gas emissions level remains constant. The baseline was previously revised from 9.8 Mt to 8.1 Mt as a result of refinements to the emissions estimation methodologies used for the National Greenhouse Accounts. Revised targets have been drafted in light of the change to the baseline and recommendations to amend the benchmark will be put to Parliament for approval later this year.

Comments Last Updated: 24-Jul-2009