Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman has blamed rigorous security screening for delays in Syrian refugees arriving in the state.

In September, the Government announced it would accept up to 500 asylum seekers fleeing the Syrian crisis as part of an additional intake.

The Government is to spend up to $1.2 million over four years establishing what it calls a safe haven hub to provide support to them.

On Saturday, Mr Hodgman said the Government and a planning group had been working together to identify service gaps.

Expressions of interest had been sought for supplying employment, interpreter and settlement services to the hub.

State Opposition Leader Bryan Green has questioned why it has taken so long for asylum seekers to arrive.

"It seems that they're only just starting to get the machinery in place with respect to allowing people to assist," he said.

"I think it's a disgrace and it's blight on us. We are a lucky state in so many respects and we should be doing more."

Tasmanian Greens senator Nick McKim agreed it was taking a very long time.

"It does seem to be dragging on and what we need is the Government to focus all of its efforts into making this happen as quickly as possible, so that the compassion of the Tasmanian people can be reflected in having people come to us so we can welcome them," he said.

However, Mr Hodgman defended the time it was taking, blaming rigorous security checks.

"Tasmanians can be assured appropriate and rigorous security screening will take place beforehand," the Premier said.

"The Commonwealth is currently working through this process and given the higher threat level in Australia this is taking longer than first expected.

"We will continue to work with Commonwealth agencies to make it happen as soon as possible."