The Tasmanian Greens are calling for all political candidates to support local government maintaining its current role in the planning system.
The context for this bill, as the minister has stated, is that this bill has come about following the Auditor-General and Integrity Commission's reports.
The Greens welcome the State Government's decision to rule out any forced amalgamation of local councils.
I spoke about the Australian Services Union's very reasonable and valid concerns about any reforms and the impacts on local workforces.
Minister, the local government reforms process is hanging heavy over many local councils and communities.
There are a lot of opportunities for suspension before somebody is actually removed for what is obviously very severe behaviour.
The Tasmanian community must have a genuine say in local government reform, and not be ignored for the sake of the Liberals' development agenda.
Michael Ferguson's intervention to override a planning decision by Clarence City Council is wrong unnecessary, and shows a disdain for democracy
The Greens urge Local Government Minister Nic Street listen to calls for extension of the consultation process around the Future of Local Government Review
The Greens support genuine and accessible community consultation.