We've got revised time frames and scope for the local government legislative review and the original plan was for there to be a final bill.
We are of the view that there were quite a number of changes that needed to be made to the legislation.
The Tasmanian Liberals’ Bill to amend the Local Government Act to make voting at elections compulsory is welcomed but lacks detail.
Local Government is a critical level of government for communities. It is the pathway for residents to shape the place they live.
This is in order to give the House an opportunity to debate foreign influence in Tasmania.
What we have in Tasmania, here in Hobart, is a general manager's roll which has allowed 589 non-Australian citizens to be enrolled to vote.
Treasurer Gutwein accused Tasmanians of “baseless” concerns about the relationship between the Tasmanian Liberals and the Chinese Communist Government.
The Greens will reform the Local Government Act to strengthen local councils, and protect the governance of our regions and the interests of their communities.
Electoral reform to provide for compulsory voting in local government elections and allowing electronic voting is needed.
Tasmanians are being urged to play their part in this historic local government election and ensure they post their ballot papers in time.