Auditor-general finds Tasmanian government businesses cost taxpayers $584m last year
Report warns of declining profitability, rising debt and growing reliance on government support
Tasmania's auditor-general has found the state's government business enterprises cost taxpayers more than $584.64 million in 2025-26, returning $158.83 million while receiving $743.47 million in support. The report, tabled in state parliament on Tuesday, warns of "declining profitability, increasing borrowings, growing reliance on government support and reduced returns to government."