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 »
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 »
PMAT’s submission on the two draft bills released for public consultation for a 13-week consultation period until Saturday 28 February 2026:1. A new, standalone Local Government Electoral Bill 2025 for future council elections2. A Local Government Amendment (Electoral Reforms) Bill 2025, delivering a number of reforms to the Local Government Act 1993 supporting the broader elections framework.
PMAT Submission: Local Government Electoral Reform Read More »
PMAT’s main feedback is that all Local Government candidate contact details must be publicly and easily available in a timely fashion.
PMAT Submission: Local Government Elections Feedback Read More »
In 2022, PMAT surveyed 398 of the 505 Local Government candidates. Of the 398 candidates, 169 completed our survey.
Local Government Candidate Survey Results 2022 Read More »
“We want councils to continue their vital role as ‘place shapers’ underpinning community wellbeing and enriching our cultural and natural heritage, lifestyle and democracy.”
Talking Point: Vital to Keep Planning Matters Local Read More »
In what is likely to be the biggest survey of candidates in the upcoming local government elections, the Planning Matters Alliance Tasmania (PMAT) has revealed strong candidate sentiment for local government planning controls that protect local character, sunlight and privacy for our homes and facilitate public involvement in planning decisions in national parks and reserves.
