Clarence Climate Action and PMAT are co-hosting a candidates forum in Clarence ahead of the upcoming October Local Government Elections.
Wednesday, 07 October
6-8pm
Rosny Bowls Club
Meet your Clarence Council Candidates Read More »
PMAT’s guide to help individuals or community groups organise an election candidates forum.
Community Guide: How to Organise an Election Candidates Forum Read More »
Please join PMAT for their annual general meeting:
Saturday, 29 August
1.30-4pm
Kingston Beach Hall.
PMAT Annual General Meeting Read More »
We share the concerns of many in the community, including the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre andthe Environmental Defenders Office, that the draft Aboriginal Heritage Bill 2026 is seriously flawed and has not been developed inconjunction with the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community. The central problem with the Bill is that itdoes not return Aboriginal heritage to Aboriginal ownership and control.
PMAT Submission – New Draft Tasmanian Aboriginal Heritage Legislation Read More »
Despite a pledge from the state Liberals to reform campaign finance laws, council candidates won’t have to disclose political donations ahead of this year’s local government elections. Tasmania remains the only jurisdiction in Australia without a mandated donation disclosure scheme for council elections, and new rules won’t be implemented until after October’s vote.
Donations undisclosed. Voters to be kept in dark on council candidate funding. Read More »
The public has never been consulted on the draft legislation that will remove 50 councillors from Tasmanian councils.
The legislation to remove 50 local government councillors has not been released for the community, the voters, to comment on. The government has misled the Legislative Council by claiming that this has occurred.
PMAT & TCT Joint Media Release: Countdown to weakening of Tasmania’s democracy – TODAY Read More »
A progress report of what PMAT has achieved in alignment with our 2024-2029 Strategic Plan
Progress against PMAT 2024 – 2029 Strategic Plan Read More »
The draft Land Use Planning and Approvals (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2026 (the draft
Bill) proposes various legislative amendments to the Land use Planning and Approvals Act
1993 and the Local Government (Building and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993.
An election is being held on 02 May 2026 for House of Assembly seats in Huon and Rosevears. As part of our election work, PMAT surveyed candidates on key planning issues across Development Assessment Panels, changes to Elector Polls and proposed changes to weaken Tasmania’s State Coastal Policy.
