Goal

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

Indicator - 10.1.2.

Employment in science, technology, research and development as a percentage of total employment

Measure of Progress - 10.1.2.1.

Employment in science, technology, research and development as a percentage of total employment

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Baseline Measurement

In the year 2000 the average employment in science, technology, research and development occupations was 3.2% of total employment in Tasmania. Australia-wide, the average in the year 2000 was 4.6%.

Where does this information come from?

ABS Cat. 6291.0.55.003

Why do we use this Measure?

Tasmania’s innovation capacity can be sustained by employment in science, technology, research and development

Explanation of measure

The measure is an annual average of quarterly estimates of the proportion of all employed persons who are employed in a science, technology, research and development occupations. The estimate for Tasmania is compared to the Australia-wide estimate.

Tasmania Together Targets

Year	Target
2005	-
2010	National average
2015	Exceed national average
2020	Exceed national average