The participation of Labor Leader Rebecca White and Greens planning spokesperson Rosalie Woodruff  in a public forum on Planning reforms in Bicheno this weekend highlights the significance of the issue as  parliament finishes its last sitting before the 2018 state election. 

The event, hosted by the Planning Matters Alliance of Tasmania (PMAT), will feature an overview of  issues underlying the new Statewide Planning Scheme and what it means for people on the east coast.  This presentation will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A including the political representatives  and local experts. 

With planning issues identified as playing a significant role in the outcome of the recent Pembroke by election, there is much interest in planning as Tasmania heads to the polls. Key issues related to  planning for residents of the East Coast, include coastal subdivision, fish farming and public rights of  appeal. 

Date: Saturday 2nd December 2017 3pm – 5pm 

Venue: Beachfront Conference Centre, Bicheno 

Speakers: 

Sophie Underwood – Coordinator PMAT 

Todd Dudley – North East Bioregional Network 

Panel – speakers plus: 
Rebecca White – Labor Leader 
Rosalie Woodruff – Greens Spokesperson on Planning 
Cheryl Arnol – Acting Mayor Glamorgan Spring Bay Council