Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge Tasmanian Aboriginal People as traditional custodians of this land. We pay respect to Elders past and present, as they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hope for generations to come. We recognise and value Aboriginal histories, knowledge and lived experiences and commit to being culturally inclusive and respectful in our working relationships with Aboriginal People.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

LOCAL GOVT REFORM

 


The Office of Local Government can be contacted at:


• General Email: localgovernment@dpac.tas.gov.au

• Email for consultation submissions: lgconsultation@dpac.tas.gov.au
The current public consultation is for the Local Government Targeted Amendment Bill 2025 draft, which is available on the website at http://www.dpac.tas.gov.au/.../local-government-amendment...: and

Submissions can be made until midnight on Monday 17 November 2025 to lgconsultation@dpac.tas.gov.au.

"Proposed reforms being introduced via the Bill include:

  • New serious councillor misconduct provisions;
  • More flexible and effective early intervention tools to address emerging governance challenges in councils;
  • Legislating core councillor learning and development requirements;
  • Supporting more consistent data and transparency (including around council rates);
  • Establishing the architecture for improving - over time - council strategic direction-setting and planning, underpinned by a stronger focus on community engagement and wellbeing;
  • Enhancing the efficiency and transparency of the Code of Conduct complaints handling framework.
  • Supporting provisions for remote attendance at closed council meetings, aligning with anticipated updates to the Meeting Regulations."

Progress is impossible without change, 

and those who cannot change their minds 

cannot change anything.

George Bernard Shaw


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