Legislation introduced today is confirmation that the Hodgman Liberal Government is committed to reducing unnecessary red tape burdens on business.
The reforms to the 51 year-old Disposal of Uncollected Goods Act 1968 will result in faster, simpler and more cost-effective disposal processes for Tasmanian businesses.
Tasmanian businesses currently endure lengthy and costly delays in the disposal of goods that are uncollected by consumers. These costs fall heavily on businesses, particularly the retail sector such as motor vehicle dealers, electrical retailers, dry-cleaners, jewellers and those selling perishable goods.
Outdated and unnecessarily complex rules can be a significant cost burden on these businesses, which for example, can often be the difference that prevents them taking on an extra employee.
The Bill tabled today will replace the current Act with modern legislation that contemporises consumer law in the interests of both businesses and consumers, and brings our laws into line with those in place in other jurisdictions.
The Government has consulted widely on the reforms, which has received broad support from peak business and industry bodies including the Tasmanian Automobile Chamber of Commerce. The amendments have also been endorsed by the Red Tape Reduction Coordinator, as outlined in the 2017-18 Tasmanian Red Tape Audit Report.
This Bill is an excellent example of the Government achieving a fair and practical balance between meeting the needs of businesses and consumers through sensible reforms that modernise the rules and streamline processes.
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