The impact of the coronavirus on the state's economy has not yet really sunk in, with Australian Bureau of Statistics data for March showing a buoyant economy that had not yet felt the keen sting of the virus.

The state government is planning to reveal its self-dubbed aggressive infrastructure plan to show how construction and renovations will help stimulate the economy and secure jobs for the sector.

However, it has been made clear this week that there are many other sectors who have been badly hit by the pandemic situation.

The University of Tasmania has revealed its financial bottom line will take a hit of $30 to $34 million in 2020 alone due to the drop in revenue from international students affected by ongoing travel restrictions.

That number will balloon to between $60 and $120 million in the following two years.

The small business community has also been hard hit by the virus, with many forced to close and stand down staff.

Small business owners have spoken out about the inequity in the Tasmanian small business hardship grants, with many struggling businesses being told they are ineligible for assistance, despite rising costs and now revenue.

While the federal government's JobKeeper package has been widely welcomed and has secured many jobs, the focus must now switch to how best support these industries get back on their feet.

In Tasmania, small business and the tourism sector need to be supported as the pandemic restrictions are relaxed.

There is no doubt that boost to the construction sector will play a vital role in stimulating spending, which in turn will flow to these other sectors. However, the state must ensure it is not putting all the eggs in the construction and renovation basket - at the expense of leaving other industries, like tourism and hospitality behind.

A boost to the construction sector is valid, important and required, but let's remember construction is not the only industry in Tasmania that is hurting.