CHAIR – Yes. Thank you. I just have a couple of questions. One is in relation to where we’re at with the state coastal policy, with particular changes there. There are many people who believe this would be a green light for developers to build on Tasmania’s precious coastlines and there’s good evidence to suggest that would not be a good idea, so where are we up to with that, minister, please?
Mr VINCENT – The Tasmanian government responded to an issue arising from the application of the State Coastal Policy to the Robbins Island wind farm proposal, which identified potential legality risk for other existing developments in Tasmania’s coastal areas.
Outcome 1.4.2 of the policy prohibits development and work on the active mobile landforms unless it is for emergency or remediation works to protect land, property and human life. This means that other types of development or works, including boardwalks, fencing, boat launching facilities, bridges, jetties, and golf courses located on active mobile landforms are technically contravening the policy.
In late 2024, the government introduced legislation to validate existing developments, issued in good faith, that may not have complied with the outcome of 1.4.2 of the policy, therefore preventing the threat of legal action being taken against individuals or organisations.
CHAIR – So we’re not much further on from what I thought. Ms Johnston, you had a last question.
Ms JOHNSTON – Thank you, Chair. Through you, to Mr Ramsay. Mr Ramsay, can you indicate to the committee the cost of Macquarie Point stadium assessment to the TPC to conduct?
Mr RAMSAY – I can. The cost of the assessment, and we’ve invoiced Macquarie Point Development Corporation, is $1,303,846.
Ms JOHNSTON – Thank you very much.
CHAIR – Thank you. We have a minute left. I have one more question in relation to the artificial intelligence factory zone in St Leonards. Could you tell us what sort of zoning is there? Is that like a local government planning zoning?
Mr VINCENT – I’m not getting much response.
CHAIR – No, you’re not.
Mr VINCENT – Okay. I’ll take that on board and check that for you.
CHAIR – Yes, I’ll put that on notice in that case.
The time being 8.25 p.m., we have come to the end of this scrutiny and this evening. I would like to thank you, minister, and everybody who appeared before the committee. Thank you very much. And to committee members, thank you very much.
