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These changes are proposed for all urban/private land and our World Heritage Areas, National Parks and reserves.
Authorised by PMAT Public Officer, Eric Pinkard 7 Ogilvie Street, Mt Stuart Tas 7000
Say Yes to Healthy Democracy & Say NO to The Liberals Development Assessment Panels: #ScrapTheDAP
The State Government is proposing a developer friendly development assessment and approval process for World Heritage Areas, National Parks and other Reserves as well as for all urban/private land across Tasmania.
There are two current ‘consultation’ processes:
DAPs on reserved/public land – The State Government is proposing a developer friendly development assessment and approval process for World Heritage Areas, National Parks and other Reserves. Submissions close on the 29 March 2024.
Take Action
Make a submission to scrap the State Government’s DAP for National Parks and Reserves/public land by Friday 29 March 2024, 11:59 pm.
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