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A STRONG FUTURE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN TASMANIA

Nic Street MP, Minister for Local Government

The 2022-23 State Budget is about strengthening Tasmania’s future, and we recognise that the performance of the local government sector is vital to the future of the Tasmanian economy and the wellbeing of Tasmanian communities.

That’s why the Government has committed $1.64 million in the Tasmanian Budget over two years to continue the important work of the Review of Local Government, to create a more robust and capable system of local government that is ready for the challenges and opportunities of the future.

The Review is being undertaken by the Local Government Board, chaired by the highly-respected Sue Smith AM, and will make recommendations on the future role, functions and design of local government and the structural, legislative financial reforms required to meet its objectives.

The Board has identified seven key themes for the Review, based on the services that local government currently delivers:

  • Community wellbeing;
  • Economic development and local promotion;
  • Environment;
  • Finance and administration;
  • Governance, accountability, and representation;
  • Infrastructure provision and management; and
  • Land use planning and other regulatory service.

After a detailed and comprehensive community engagement, research, data collection and analysis program, in which all interested stakeholders have been given adequate opportunity to contribute, the Board will deliver a clear, credible, and actionable set of reform recommendations in a Report which is due mid-2023.

More information on the Review is available here https://www.futurelocal.tas.gov.au.

The 2022-23 State Budget will help us build thriving, connected communities, harness our competitive advantages and create more opportunities for Tasmanians in every corner of our State to maintain a robust economy so that we can invest where it matters most.