The Liberals and Labor voted to support Clarence City Council’s by-laws that allow a crack down on public assembly, protests and even beach cricket.
Not only does Minister Gutwein administer the Local Government Act, but the Tasmanian Parliament has the power to disallow the draconian by-law.
The Clarence City Council Public Places By-Law banned the organising of, or participation in, an assembly, rally, public speaking or similar activity.
The general manager's roll for Hobart has closed with 1916 people and businesses, with 589 people who are not Australian citizens being empowered to vote.
I put on the record how disappointing the comments and lack of leadership by the Treasurer have been on this issue over the past 18 months.
Minister Courtney today confirmed landowner’s consent was being considered by her government for the southern woodchip port.
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.
The Minister for Local Government failed to explain why he is ordering a Glenorchy Council election for early January, but leaving the Huon Valley another year.
People in the Huon are asking why the Minister has moved to hold a Glenorchy Council election in January but have not done the same thing for the Huon Valley.
The Liberals’ proposed “call-in powers” opens a pathway to corruption that would lead to the worst planning outcomes for Tasmania.