Legislative Councillor Ruth Forrest is right when she says “proper process is important”. When it is ignored or abused, people’s confidence in institutions is undermined, which undermines confidence in democracy.
Mercury Letter to the Editor: Proper Process Key to Public Confidence Read More »
Independent Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest said while she supported the principle of development assessment panels, the government had failed to consult properly with councils.”What I’ve heard very clearly from my local government areas, from LGAT and from a number of other stakeholders, [they] are quite concerned about the process,” Ms Forrest said. “It’s a matter that really needs to have community engagement in a really meaningful way.”The other thing that’s missing … is an appeals process,” she said.
“DAPs are unnecessary – even the government’s own 2023 Position Paper states that Tasmania’s approval times for developments are the fastest in Australia.
Letter to the Editor: DAPs unnecessary – Writes PMAT President Read More »
Proposed Development Assessment Panel legislation opposed by community, Local Governments and Tasmanian Planning Commission – parliament needs to vote down the DAP legislation
“Our [planning] system is working well. DAPs are not needed!” Published in The Mercury 20/11/2024.
Letters to the Editor: DAPs not needed + Political Planning Read More »
Listen on ABC Mornings to Local Government Association Tasmania (LGAT) President, Mick Tucker, speak to the consequences of DAPs.
The [Tasmanian] government seeks to remove community voices on land use, writes Allison Ritchie.
Greater Hobart Mayors unite to propose development assessment panels
Mercury Article: Council anger at planning reforms Read More »
Tasmania cannot risk development at any cost, writes Brendan Blomeley.
“The mayors of greater Hobart have been accused of acting in their own “self-interest” after coming out against plans that could see them stripped of some planning powers for certain [development] projects.”
