Small businesses are central to Tasmania’s economy, yet starting and growing a business can involve navigating complex approval and regulatory requirements.

Era was engaged by the Department of State Growth's Small Business Unit to consult with government, industry and business stakeholders on the proposed Single Start Up Permit initiative.

Through workshops, interviews and targeted engagement, Era gathered insights from those directly involved in Tasmania’s approval systems, including local government officers, regulators, industry representatives and small business operators.

The findings informed a recommendations report identifying opportunities to improve coordination, reduce duplication and streamline existing regulatory processes for Tasmanian businesses.

Project Highlights

• Delivered targeted consultation with regulators, government agencies, industry bodies and business stakeholders.

• Facilitated workshops to identify practical challenges within Tasmania’s business approval system.

• Produced recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce regulatory complexity for small businesses.