Nic Street,Minister for Local Government
The Tasmanian Liberal Government understands that a capable, effective, and sustainable local government sector will be vital to drive the future prosperity of the Tasmanian economy and the wellbeing of Tasmanian communities.
That’s why the Government has committed $1.64 million in the 2022-23 Tasmanian Budget over two years to continue the important work on the Future of Local Government Review.
The review is being undertaken by the Local Government Board, chaired by the highly respected Sue Smith AM, and the scope of the review includes the full range of council roles, responsibilities and functions including:
*Statutory responsibilities, such as land use planning;
*Service delivery, including waste management and road maintenance;
*Governance and administration, such as asset management; and
*Community, place-based roles, like strategic planning or community advocacy.
Stage 1 of the review commenced on 20 January 2022, and as a result the Board has undertaken a wide range of face to face and online engagement activities across Tasmania.
The Board will present a report on its interim findings to me from community and stakeholder consultations at the end of this month, with the Board delivering the Final Report in June 2023.
I am satisfied that through their effective collaboration with the Local Government Association of Tasmania, the Board has ensured that all members of the local government sector have been provided with genuine and meaningful opportunities to participate in Stage One of the Review, and I look forward to receiving the Interim Report soon.
