Local Government Minister Nic Street’s silence about his plans to forcibly amalgamate Tasmania’s local councils by stealth has become deafening.
Each day that goes by until the Minister rules out forcing councils to amalgamate without proper consultation or parliamentary process increases massive levels of doubt being felt in the community about the security of local jobs and services.
Minister Street cannot be the judge, jury and literal executioner of local councils.
He must respect the Tasmanian Parliament and commit to bringing his plan for forced amalgamations to both houses for proper review.
Local government provides secure, local jobs which are a massive benefit to local communities and the state as a whole.
Labor will continue to stand up for Tasmanians communities and the workforces of local councils, because it is clear the Liberals will not.
Luke Edmunds MLC
Shadow Minister for Local Government
