Department of Primary Industries and Water
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The Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (DPIPWE) is the department of the Government of Tasmania
responsible for supporting primary industry development, the protection of Tasmania
's natural environment, effective land and water management and the protection of Tasmania
's relative disease and pest free status. DPIPWE's responsibilities also include maintaining the security of land tenure, administration of much of the state
's Crown lands and delivery of government services through Service Tasmania. It reports to both the Minister for Primary Industries and Water, who as of April 2010 is the Hon. Bryan Green MP
, and the Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage, who as of April 2010 is the Hon. Brian Wightman MP
.
It was known as the Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment from 1998 until April 2002, when its planning responsibilities were transferred to the Department of Justice and its environment responsibilities handed to a newly constituted Department of Tourism, Arts and the Environment.
Between April 2002 and 30 June 2009 it was known as the Department of Primary Industries and Water. On 1 July 2009 it was amalgamated with the Environment, Parks and Heritage divisions of the Department of Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts
to form the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment. This returned the DPIPWE to a similar size and structure as to what it was between 1998 and 2002.
In 1996 the department entered into a joint venture agreement with the University of Tasmania to form the Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research
(TIAR). Between 2005 and 2009 all DPIPWE's agricultural research, development and extension staff and facilities were transferred to TIAR.
Government of Tasmania
The form of the Government of Tasmania is prescribed in its Constitution, which dates from 1856, although it has been amended many times since then...
responsible for supporting primary industry development, the protection of Tasmania
Tasmania
Tasmania is an Australian island and state. It is south of the continent, separated by Bass Strait. The state includes the island of Tasmania—the 26th largest island in the world—and the surrounding islands. The state has a population of 507,626 , of whom almost half reside in the greater Hobart...
's natural environment, effective land and water management and the protection of Tasmania
Tasmania
Tasmania is an Australian island and state. It is south of the continent, separated by Bass Strait. The state includes the island of Tasmania—the 26th largest island in the world—and the surrounding islands. The state has a population of 507,626 , of whom almost half reside in the greater Hobart...
's relative disease and pest free status. DPIPWE's responsibilities also include maintaining the security of land tenure, administration of much of the state
States and territories of Australia
The Commonwealth of Australia is a union of six states and various territories. The Australian mainland is made up of five states and three territories, with the sixth state of Tasmania being made up of islands. In addition there are six island territories, known as external territories, and a...
's Crown lands and delivery of government services through Service Tasmania. It reports to both the Minister for Primary Industries and Water, who as of April 2010 is the Hon. Bryan Green MP
Bryan Green
Bryan Alexander Green is a Tasmanian Labor politician and member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly in the electorate of Braddon. In July 2006 he was forced to step down as Deputy Premier and Minister for Economic Development and Resources pending an enquiry into deal made with the TCC...
, and the Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage, who as of April 2010 is the Hon. Brian Wightman MP
Brian Wightman
Brian Neal Wightman is an Australian politician. Of Northern Irish descent, he was educated in Launceston, Tasmania. He studied to be a teacher at the University of Tasmania before teaching at George Town...
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It was known as the Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment from 1998 until April 2002, when its planning responsibilities were transferred to the Department of Justice and its environment responsibilities handed to a newly constituted Department of Tourism, Arts and the Environment.
Between April 2002 and 30 June 2009 it was known as the Department of Primary Industries and Water. On 1 July 2009 it was amalgamated with the Environment, Parks and Heritage divisions of the Department of Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts
Department of Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts
The Department of Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts was a government department of the Australian state of Tasmania, that included many of the agencies that manage Tasmania's natural and cultural heritage...
to form the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment. This returned the DPIPWE to a similar size and structure as to what it was between 1998 and 2002.
In 1996 the department entered into a joint venture agreement with the University of Tasmania to form the Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research
Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research
The Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research is a research institute in Tasmania dedicated to research and development of sustainable agricultural industries. Founded in 1996, it is a collaborative effort of the University of Tasmania and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks,...
(TIAR). Between 2005 and 2009 all DPIPWE's agricultural research, development and extension staff and facilities were transferred to TIAR.