Tasmanian Development Act 1983

TDR has, in addition to the functions conferred on it under any other Act, the following functions:to develop and carry out measures to encourage, monitor and promote employment in the private sector in Tasmania; to develop and carry out measures to promote investment in Tasmania; to promote co-operation between the public and private sectors for the purpose of any such measures; to support and expand existing business undertakings and business opportunities in Tasmania; to conduct research for the purpose of the development or establishment in Tasmania of business undertakings; if so requested by the Treasurer, to disburse on behalf of the Crown – any money payable as relief following a bushfire, drought, earthquake, flood, tempest, or other occurrence causing loss of life or property or injury to persons or property or distress to persons; or any money payable to the Crown as mentioned in section 10; to administer the TDR Acts.

Where TDR is responsible under the Administrative Arrangements Act 1990 for the administration of an Act which confers functions or powers on a person or body, the administration of that Act by TDR does not derogate from the functions or powers of that person or body.