Goal

Dynamic, creative and internationally recognised arts community and culture

Indicator - 6.1.1.

Contribution to Gross State Product by selected cultural industries

Measure of Progress - 6.1.1.1.

Contribution to Gross State Product by selected cultural industries

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Baseline Measurement


During the year ending on the 30th of June 2000, the estimated gross value added of the cultural services industry in Tasmania was $59.0 million. This is a revision of the previously published value based on new information from the ABS.

Where does this information come from?

ABS Cat. 5220.0

Why do we use this Measure?

If contribution to GSP increases it should indicate growth in this area

Explanation of measure

The measure is an estimate of the gross value added of the cultural services component of the Tasmanian cultural and recreational services industry. The cultural services component is estimated using an employment factor sourced from the Population Census. The factor is the cultural services proportion of employment in the cultural and recreational services industry

Tasmania Together Targets

Year Target
2005-
2010$95m
2015$110m
2020$130m