Turnbull Government Australia Day Bullying of Councils
The Turnbull Government is trying to bully Tasmanian councils into bending to the conservatives' ideological will.
Aug
2017
15
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May
2017
11
Liberals Ignore Councils on TasWater
Today’s Local Government Association of Tasmania meeting on the government takeover of TasWater was a forgone conclusion.
May
2017
2
Gutwein Must Rule Out Future Support for Lauderdale Urban Expansion Plan
The Clarence City Council last night rejected a proposal to expand the Lauderdale urban area to a new zone from rural, residential to close residential area.
Apr
2017
12
Proposed Lauderdale Development a Disgrace
I rise as the member for Franklin with the shadow planning portfolio to voice grave concerns I have about a proposed development in Lauderdale.
Mar
2017
28
Strong Council Support for Cash for Containers Scheme
The Greens congratulate Kingborough Council on joining West Coast, Clarence and Launceston City Councils in their support for a container deposit scheme.
Feb
2017
24
Gutwein Bullying Councils on Water
Minister Gutwein's options to councils for the funding of water and sewerage upgrades are cynical and politically motivated.
Dec
2016
14
$6M Treasury Loan Needs To Be Iced
The financial activities and conduct of the Glamorgan Spring Bay Council were called into serious question at last night’s Annual General Meeting.
Nov
2016
6
Gutwein Hides From Public On Planning
Twenty community and environment groups are organising a public meeting on Tuesday in Hobart Town Hall.
Sep
2016
22
Huon Valley Ratepayers Shouldn’t Foot Gutwein’s Bill
The Minister for Local Government revealed that he is considering charging the Huon Valley Council with the costs of their mediation process.
Sep
2016
20
Huon Valley Council and Support for Mayor Peter Coad
I want to speak very warmly on behalf of the many residents I know in the Huon Valley who highly respect Mayor Coad for what he has done for our community.