Celebrating Cenotaph’s Centenary
The Greens celebrate the Cenotaph’s 100th anniversary.
Did the Heritage Council get answers to all of its questions through that process, and did it change its view at the end of the day?
Before I launch into my question, I echo the sentiment. It was a question I was going to ask as well. I've heard that and I guess just urge the government about thinking about it
It was interesting your last comment there, minister, about how important it is that we value and protect our heritage. I want to take you to the issue of the Hobart Cenotaph, and
RSL Tasmania has long opposed your Mac Point stadium because of the confirmed negative impacts on the values of the Cenotaph. This is Australia's oldest war memorial and a sacred
The Cenotaph has been described so eloquently already today, but it is an important part of the culture of this island.
As we focus on the Cenotaph, Tasmania's state war memorial, and its significance to our veteran community, their families and friends and its role in commemorating those ...
Minister, the previous master development plan for Maquarie Point quite proudly says underneath the listing of all those various elements - the escarpment, the Truth and Reconciliation park, et cetera - that these precincts are specifically designed to underpin the planning scheme's framework.
The Hobart Cenotaph is 100 years old next year and, quite rightly, it's revered as a sacred ground for RSL Tasmania and many in its sub‑branches.
Minister, have you had advice from the Tasmanian Heritage Council on the heritage impacts of the proposed Macquarie Point Stadium, particularly on the Cenotaph and the Goods Shed?