Findings from The Tasmania Project show that, in general, Tasmanians are supportive of the restrictions that have been put in place in response to the pandemic and are continuing to comply with these measures. To view the full report please follow the link.

The June 2020 Tasmanian Demographic Analysis SnapShot provides an overview of estimated resident population (ERP) regional population change in Tasmania for the year ending 30 June 2019, based on analysis of data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) in March 2020. Prepared by Jacqueline De Vries, Data Analyst, University of Tasmania To read […]

The beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic sparked Australian’s interest in home gardening, with people stocking up on items to produce their own food at home, including vegetable and herb seeds and seedlings. Given the many benefits of gardening, this interest in increased self-sufficiency could be seen as a positive response to the pandemic. The Tasmania […]

The Tasmania Project’s second general survey closed on 17 June. More than 1500 Tasmanian residents aged 18 or over entered the survey, with 1258 completing all questions. Their responses form the sample for this report. To view the full report please follow the link.

The Tasmania Project was established to understand how Tasmanians are experiencing and adjusting to the social, political and economic responses to COVID-19, with findings made available publicly to inform decisions and responses during the crisis and through recovery, and to support sound long-term social, economic and cultural policy development. We are keen to share our […]

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Tasmania has experienced disruptions to the food supply chain, including imports and exports, and social distancing restrictions have impacted the experience of shopping for food. The Tasmania Project’s Food Survey asked 1,170 Tasmanians about their perceptions of Tasmanian produce during the COVID-19 pandemic, including how important they think Tasmanian produce is, […]

From 25th May through 7th June, The Tasmania Project invited survey responses from Tasmanian residents aged 18 and over about food access and supply in Tasmania during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Topics covered by the survey included Changes to the food supply and access to foods How Tasmanians have bought and consumed food Perceptions of Tasmanian […]

The Tasmania Project was established to understand how Tasmanians are experiencing and adjusting to the social, political and economic responses to COVID-19, with findings made available publicly to inform decisions and responses during the crisis and through recovery, and to support sound long-term social, economic and cultural policy development. Research Questions How are Tasmanians experiencing […]

The Tasmania Project has found that during the pandemic, respondents strongly supported lifting restrictions that limited their access to natural environments. To view the full report please follow the link.

One in four respondents to The Tasmania Project’s Food Survey reported running out of food because they could not afford to buy more during the COVID-19 pandemic. This large survey of 1,170 Tasmanians showed that food insecurity has increased relative to pre-COVID levels. Tasmanians whose jobs have been impacted, and vulnerable groups such as those […]