Summary report on all Headline Indicators
A reasonable lifestyle and standard of living for all Tasmanians
The cost of food, electricity, housing, transport and health as a proportion of income for low income family households
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.
Confident, friendly and safe communities
Percentage of people who feel safe in the evening
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.
High quality education and training for lifelong learning and a skilled workforce
Grade 7 student performance against national literacy & numeracy benchmarks
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.
Active, healthy Tasmanians with access to quality and affordable health care services
Avoidable mortality
Avoidable mortality has declined. The data trend is positive and the 2010 target may be achieved.
Vibrant, inclusive and growing communities where people feel valued and connected
Proportion of Tasmanian population outside the four major urban centres
There has been no decline in the last 12 month period in the proportion of Tasmania\\\'s population outside the four major urban centres.
Dynamic, creative and internationally recognised arts community and culture
Number of attendances at major cultural heritage sites
The number of attendances at major cultural heritage sites has increased. The data trend is positive and the 2010 target may be achieved.
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
Number of major visitor centres containing Aboriginal cultural interpretation
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.
Open and accountable government that listens and plans for a shared future
Proportion participating in local government elections
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.
Increased work opportunities for all Tasmanians
Workforce participation rate
The workforce participation rate has decreased and is moving away from the national average. It is unlikely that the 2010 target will be achieved.
Thriving and innovative industries driven by a high level of business confidence
Investment
Investment in Tasmania has increased. The data trend has been generally positive and the 2010 target may be met.
Built and natural heritage that is valued and protected
Percentage of land protected either by legislation or by contract in conservation reserves, under covenant or heritage regimes
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.
Sustainable management of our natural resources
Levels of greenhouse gas emissions (mega tonnes)
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.