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Planning Documents

Break O'Day Planning Provisions

I acknowledge that planning is a very dry and complex matter. It is not easy to understand and it is all too easy to dismiss.

Vica Bayley MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  16 Nov 2023


Halls Island on Lake Malbena, Walls of Jerusalem Nationa Park, Tasmania

Lake Malbena Tourism Proposal

Even though we have seen two premiers and countless ministers move on since then, the Lake Malbena proposal still hangs over us.

Vica Bayley MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  15 Nov 2023


Planning Documents

Macquarie Point Proposed Stadium Project of State Significance

The stadium is demonstrably contrary to the interests and aspirations of the Tasmanian people. It is unnecessary, it is unpopular, and it is unsustainable.

Vica Bayley MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  19 Oct 2023


City Planners Around Table

Tasmanian Planning Scheme

I want to touch quickly on the stadium, the kunanyi cable car and, if I get time, the Lake Malbena development.

Vica Bayley MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  17 Aug 2023


Planning Documents

Tasmanian Planning Scheme

Mr Speaker, the matter of public importance today is political interference in planning laws. What a perfect opportunity it is to lay out the situation.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  17 Aug 2023


Parliament House, Tasmania

Shandong Chambroad and Kangaroo Bay

Shandong Chambroad have put the Clarence Council community through the mill over the last seven years.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  17 Aug 2023


Houses, Construction

Housing Land Supply Amendment Bill 2023

The purpose of the legislation was a short term way to fast track the rezoning process for eligible government land for use under the Homes Act 1935.

Vica Bayley MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  16 Aug 2023


Planning Documents

State Policies and Projects Amendment Bill 2023

There has not been a lot of clarity about where all members stand on the stadium.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  8 Aug 2023


City Planners Around Table

Planning – Planning Authority Reforms

Can you please tell me what you are doing with that referral? What the time line for action is? What the process will be?

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  6 Jun 2023


Planning Documents

Planning – Kangaroo Bay

You have twice overruled, or sought to overrule, a Clarence City Council planning decision.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  6 Jun 2023


Air View of Houses

Planning – Short Stay Accommodation

Minster, why won't you amend planning directive number 6 to give local councils more freedom to regulate short-stay accommodation?

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  6 Jun 2023


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Parliament Rejects Short Stay Regulation

The vote on our motion was a missed opportunity for the State’s new balance-of-power Parliament to make a real difference to the lives of Tasmanians.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  24 May 2023


City Planners Around Table

Ferguson's Development Crusade

Planning Minister Michael Ferguson’s unilateral amendments to expand the Droughty Point development are all about sweet deals for a private developer

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  17 May 2023


City Planners Around Table

Communities Must Have Real Say on Council Reforms

The Tasmanian community must have a genuine say in local government reform, and not be ignored for the sake of the Liberals' development agenda.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  19 Apr 2023


Planning Documents

Kangaroo Bay - Chambroad Development

This is incredible news for the people of Clarence, and also for Kangaroo Bay Voice, who formed to fight this outrageous attack on public open space.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  23 Mar 2023


Planning Documents

Greater Hobart Plan - Urban Growth Boundary

This week the Clarence City Council censured you for abusing your powers as minister and subverting their role as a planning authority.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  22 Mar 2023


Planning Documents

Ferguson’s Attack on Hobart’s Urban Growth Boundary

The Planning Minister's intention to extend 12 sections of Hobart's Urban Growth Boundary looks set to hand precious land to developers

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  21 Mar 2023


Planning Documents

Ferguson Wrong to Override Clarence Council

Michael Ferguson's intervention to override a planning decision by Clarence City Council is wrong unnecessary, and shows a disdain for democracy

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  10 Mar 2023


Planning Documents

Faulty Local Government Consultation Needs Fixing

The Greens urge Local Government Minister Nic Street listen to calls for extension of the consultation process around the Future of Local Government Review

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  16 Feb 2023


Wind Farm

Questions Remain Over Renewable Energy Zones

Governments can do this without putting endangered species, fragile biodiverse ecosystems, and Aboriginal heritage at risk.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  21 Dec 2022


Planning Documents

Future of Local Government Review

The Greens support genuine and accessible community consultation.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  14 Dec 2022


City Planners Around Table

Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment Bill 2022

We have a history in Tasmania, most recently from this Liberal Government, of laying out the red carpet for developers.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  27 Sep 2022


Man testing water in a river.

Liberals Vote Against State of Environment Report Commitment

The Liberals today voted against the Greens’ motion calling on them to ensure the next report, due in 2024, is delivered on time.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  17 Aug 2022


Logged Forest, Tarkine

State of the Environment Needs Action, Not Another Review

The Deputy Premier’s comments, saying he intends to delay this legally required work by yet another unnecessary review, are concerning.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  3 Aug 2022


Parliament House, Tasmania

Port Sorell Subdivision Proposal

I want to make some comments about a subdivision I understand is in process within the Latrobe Council.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  16 Jun 2022


Planning Documents

Estimates Reply - Ferguson

Chair, I want to raise the minister for Transport and the Treasurer's comments in relation to some questions I asked on behalf of the Greens for constituents.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  14 Jun 2022


Planning Documents

Heritage – Streetscape Preservation

Minister, one of your predecessors in the role undertook a purge of the heritage register and about a third of the listings were removed.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  9 Jun 2022


House of Assembly, Tasmania

Heritage – LISTmap Layer

I understand that Heritage Tasmania is developing a LISTmap heritage layout, and a searchability framework for the heritage register.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  9 Jun 2022


Parliament House, Tasmania

Heritage – Illegal Demolition

I want to discuss matters pertaining to the notorious heritage destruction of a Mt Stuart property.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  9 Jun 2022


Bureaucracy, Professional with Paperwork

Planning – Short-Stay Accommodation Permits

How many properties have permits and how many don't have permits in each region?

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  7 Jun 2022


Tropical Storm Ana, from space

Planning – Climate Risks

The modelling found that approximately 2 per cent of homes in Tasmania would be effectively uninsurable by 2030 due to the effects of climate change.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  7 Jun 2022


Planning Documents

Planning – State Planning Provisions

The natural assets code was recommended to be substantially overhauled.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  7 Jun 2022


Planning Documents

Infrastructure and Transport – Droughty Point

It is the largest proposed housing development in Tasmania with an unclear number of potential dwellings that will be built.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  7 Jun 2022


Highway with Traffic

Infrastructure and Transport – Leith Overpass

I wanted to follow up on the trauma that you put the community of Leith through, with the plan to build a massive overpass.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  7 Jun 2022


Planning Documents

Leith Overpass Reversal a Sign of Electoral Fear

The stressed residents of Leith will be hugely relieved following the Gutwein Government’s reversal of plans to build a massive overpass at their town.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  13 Jan 2022


kunanyi / Mount Wellington

You Can’t Put a Shine on a Cowpat

Mount Wellington Cableway Company has released its modified proposal to desecrate and profit from kunanyi’s wild beauty, but it’s still a dog of a project.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  15 Nov 2021


kunanyi / Mount Wellington

Greens Table Legislation to Protect the Public Right to a Say

On behalf of the Tasmanian Greens, I tabled the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Amendment (Exhibition of Amended Applications) Bill 2021.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  11 Nov 2021


City Planners Around Table

Planning - State Planning Provisions

In the draft statewide planning provisions report that was handed to the minister, 15 recommendations were made.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  8 Sep 2021


kunanyi / Mount Wellington

21 Reasons to Keep kunanyi Wild

The Greens welcome the independent planning expert advice on the cable car proposal for kunanyi.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  20 Jul 2021


Planning Documents

Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Tasmanian Planning Scheme Modification) Bill 2021

Planning evokes very strong emotions in a number of people in the community and a complete absence of interest in many others.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  24 Jun 2021


kunanyi / Mount Wellington

Greens Table Bills to Repeal Liberals’ Cable Car Facilitation

The Greens will always support a wild kunanyi.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  22 Jun 2021


City Planners Around Table

Go Back to the Drawing Board, Give Locals a Say on Kangaroo Bay

Chambroad Petrochemicals’ announcement it is abandoning plans for a hospitality school, the only aspect of the plan that purported to be in the public interest,

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  16 Jun 2021


Planning Documents

People First Planning Laws

The Tasmanian Greens launched our “Planning for People” policy package today.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  15 Apr 2021


kunanyi / Mount Wellington

RMPAT Exposes MWCC’s Disregard for Aboriginal Heritage on kunanyi and Process

The Resource Management Planning Appeal Tribunal’s rejection of the appeal by the Mount Wellington Cableway Company (MWCC) is welcome.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  23 Feb 2021


Justice, Scales and Gavel

Cambria Green Development Rears Its Grotesque Head Again

The mystery developers behind a massive proposal at Cambria Green near Swansea are ploughing on in the face of strong community opposition.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  12 Feb 2021


Construction, Work Site

Local Government – Dorset Council Depot

Serious complaints have been lodged with the Local Government Division about the Dorset Council's illegal construction of a depot on Crown land.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  26 Nov 2020


Planning Documents

Planning – State Policies

State policies make sure planning is consistent and forward thinking as well as unfettered by political and development interests.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  25 Nov 2020


Shaking Hands

Planning – Crown Land Consent

If a person wants to undertake a project on crown land they need to enter into a lease or licence before landholder consent will be granted.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  25 Nov 2020


Rosny Hill, Rosny, Tasmania

Planning – Rosny Hill

Rosny Hill is the only place in Tasmania that the endangered leafy sun orchid is found. There are only 30 leafy sun orchids left at recent counts in that area.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  25 Nov 2020


Planning Documents

Planning – Cambria Green

In April 2018 Cambria Green Tourism and Agriculture and Lidaohengtong signed an agreement in Beijing to jointly develop the Cambria culture and art town.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  25 Nov 2020


Swift Parrot

Environment and Parks – Swift Parrot Nesting Hollows

The Department of State Growth have already closed potential nesting hollows for the critically endangered swift parrot in six blue gums.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  25 Nov 2020


Aboriginal Flag

Aboriginal Affairs – Wirksworth Heritage Site

Aboriginal Heritage Council says heritage is being potentially destroyed at Wirksworth.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  25 Nov 2020


Aboriginal Flag

Housing – Wirksworth Estate and Aboriginal Heritage

A statement that was issued by the Tasmanian Aboriginal Heritage Council on 20 November unanimously opposing the permit application.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  25 Nov 2020


Houses, Construction

Building and Construction (Regulatory Reform Amendments) Bill (No. 2) 2020

The first proposed change that I have some questions around is the change to the Crown land leases and landholder consent.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  15 Oct 2020


Construction, Work Site

Building And Construction (Regulatory Reform Amendments) Bill (No. 2) 2020

We are concerned that the minister was not being entirely frank with the House about the extensive consultation that has been undertaken.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  15 Oct 2020


Swift Parrot

The Critically Endangered Swift Parrot

That special beautiful little parrot is one of the most charming, whimsical and colourful parrots in the world.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  14 Oct 2020


Ralphs Bay, South Arm Peninsula, Tasmania

Strong Community Voices Prevail on Eastern Shore

We congratulate the Clarence City Council for voting against the construction of a 67 metre private jetty on Crown Land at Ralphs Bay.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  13 Oct 2020


Rosny Hill, Rosny, Tasmania

Hunter Developments Application for Rosny Hill Reserve

The Nature Conservation Act is clear that Rosny Hill Reserve is for public recreation and education.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  23 Sep 2020


Halls Island on Lake Malbena, Walls of Jerusalem Nationa Park, Tasmania

Parks RAAs - Tasmanian Audit Office Report

Yesterday's Tasmanian Audit Office report evaluated 22 Parks reserve activity assessments and found that of these, only two had complete documentation.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  23 Sep 2020


Parliament House, Tasmania

Minister Jaensch’s Contempt for Parliament

Roger Jaensch’s threats to terminate the Major Projects legislation if the Upper House dares amend it are an assault on the democratic foundation of Parliament.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  16 Sep 2020


Swift Parrot

BirdLife Tasmania Media Release - Swift Parrot Habitats

Dr Eric Woehler states that Department of State Growth contractors have unlawfully blocked the nesting hollows of critically endangered swift parrots.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  17 Sep 2020


Planning Documents

Clarence City Council Must Hand Kangaroo Bay Back to the Community

The Clarence City Council should refuse a further extension of the time for starting construction on the Kangaroo Bay Plan.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  8 Sep 2020


Planning Documents

EPBC Draft Bilateral Agreement

The federal minister for Environment, Hon. Sussan Ley MP, published in the Mercury the Australian Government's intention to develop a draft bilateral agreement.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  26 Aug 2020


Planning Documents

Proposed Hospital Development in New Town - Actions of Coordinator-General

The Coordinator-General has inserted himself into a planning process to try to influence council over a contentious private hospital development in New Town.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  25 Aug 2020


City Planners Around Table

Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Major Projects) Bill 2020 - Full Debate

Full House of Assembly debate on the Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Major Projects) Bill 2020.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  26 Aug 2020


Planning Documents

Major Projects Submissions Withheld from Legislators

A large number of submissions made on the Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Major Projects) Bill are being withheld from scrutiny by legislators.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  25 Aug 2020


Ralphs Bay, South Arm Peninsula, Tasmania

Ralphs Bay - Development Application

In March 2004 there was a very large community campaign that commenced in southern Tasmania.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  18 Aug 2020


Planning Documents

Where Will Labor Stand on Major Projects?

Tasmanians are passionate defenders of their place. Communities having a say has always been, and should remain, central to planning laws. 

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  17 Aug 2020


kunanyi / Mount Wellington

MWCC Contemptuous of Planning Process and Public Input

Proponents of a private cable car on the publicly owned summit of Kunanyi/Mt Wellington are treating the planning system and people of Hobart with contempt.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  8 Aug 2020


Planning Documents

TasNetworks Needs to Go Back to the Drawing Board

TasNetworks has again failed to address community and environmental concerns with its revised proposed NW transmission line route.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  4 Aug 2020


Wind Farm

Major Infrastructure Development Approvals (North West Transmission Upgrades Project) Order 2020

This is a global emergency and reducing our carbon emissions comes from Australia using fewer fossil fuels.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  25 Jun 2020


Basslink, Thyristor Valve, George Town

Morrison's Marinus Mirage

The Prime Minister’s announcement today delivers not a single dollar towards Tasmania’s social and economic recovery.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  15 Jun 2020


City Planners Around Table

Labor's Westbury Hand-wringing as they Back Major Projects Laws

Labor's hand-wringing to the Westbury community is meaningless while they back in the Liberals' major projects legislation.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  12 Jun 2020


Construction, Work Site

Building and Construction (Regulatory Reform Amendments) Bill 2020

Some stakeholders in the sector that they do not feel they had the sort of consultation they would have liked on the changes in this bill.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  3 Jun 2020


Legislation, Clause Being Highlighted

Greens Stand Alone on Major Projects Legislation

Labor declared their hand on the contentious Major Projects Bill today - they’ll be backing in the Liberals.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  3 Jun 2020


Planning Documents

Jaensch Confirms Community's Major Projects Fears

Planning Minister Roger Jaensch demonstrated exactly why so many Tasmanians are concerned about the proposed Major Projects legislation in Parliament today.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  3 Jun 2020


Legislation, Clause Being Highlighted

Major Projects Legislation

The Minister has been deceiving Tasmanians about the need for the damaging and unnecessary major projects legislation.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  3 Jun 2020


Planning Documents

Rushed Major Projects Bill Wrong Way for Recovery

Tasmanians will be angry, but not surprised, at the Liberals’ plan to rush their divisive Major Projects legislation through Parliament.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  21 May 2020


City Planners Around Table

No Place for Major Projects in Recovery

Tasmania’s largest council has sent a strong message to the Government that the Major Projects legislation is unnecessary and destructive.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  19 May 2020


City Planners Around Table

Tasmanian Planning Commission Review

The Tasmanian Greens submission to the Tasmanian Planning Commission Review.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Submission  |  13 May 2020


Legislation, Clause Being Highlighted

Major Projects Legislation

Tasmanian Greens submission to the Draft Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Major Projects) Bill 2020.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Submission  |  8 May 2020


City Planners Around Table

Fire Tower Road Development, Koonya

I make some comments about a development application at Fire Tower Road, Koonya, on the Tasman Peninsula. Submissions to the Tasman Council closed today.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  7 May 2020


Planning Documents

COVID-19 - Major Projects Legislation

Regrettably, the Government is trying to make divisive and flawed major projects legislation the centrepiece of Tasmania's recovery.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  7 May 2020


Public Meeting, Town Hall

Local Government Review

Local Government is a critical level of government for communities. It is the pathway for residents to shape the place they live.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  22 Apr 2020


Planning Documents

EPBC Act 10 Year Review

The EPBC Act has manifestly failed to meet its objects, and is not fit for purpose. The Tasmanian Greens believe a new Act should be drafted.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Submission  |  17 Apr 2020


kunanyi / Mount Wellington

Liberals Must Rule Out Cable Car as Major Project

The Liberals’ announcement they plan to table major projects legislation has sent ripples of worry through the community.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  6 Mar 2020


Air View of Houses

Liberals' Failure Laid Bare on Social Justice Day

World Social Justice Day shines the spotlight on Premier Gutwein’s promise of a ‘compassionate’ government for Tasmania.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  20 Feb 2020


City Planners Around Table

Kangaroo Bay Proposed Development by Shandong Chambroad

That is such a controversial project and it has been going on since 2015.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  12 Nov 2019


Halls Island on Lake Malbena, Walls of Jerusalem Nationa Park, Tasmania

Lake Malbena Development Application

The Tasmanian Greens submission to the Lake Malbena development application to the Central Highlands Council.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Submission  |  15 Feb 2019


City Planners Around Table

Neighbourhood Disputes about Plants Amendment Bill 2019

That was the fruition of work at the time that Dr Vanessa Goodwin had done and put in train.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  29 Oct 2019


City Planners Around Table

Review Must Protect Tasmanian Planning Commission Independence

We need a strong independent Planning Commission so it can continue to uphold the sustainable development objectives that protect what makes Tasmania special.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  12 Oct 2019


Legislation, Clause Being Highlighted

Tasmanian Planning Commission Cambria Green Appeal - Jurisdictional Issue

Tasmanian Greens comment to the Tasmanian Planning Commission on the Cambria Green Jurisdictional issue.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Submission  |  10 Sep 2019


City Planners Around Table

Huntingfield Housing Land Supply Order

People at the public meeting and people from the Kingborough Council have also been consistently concerned.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  5 Sep 2019


Planning Documents

Huntingfield Housing Land Supply Order

There is a motion on the books which has no action attached to it and no tangibles for people who need housing.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  5 Sep 2019


Houses, Construction

Huntingfield Housing Subdivision

I have been really overwhelmed by the strength of community concern and the range of issues raised by people.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  6 Aug 2019


City Planners Around Table

Estimates Reply - Minister Jaensch

Not only did this Liberal Government decide to squeeze such an important portfolio into one hour, we actually only got about two questions each.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  11 Jun 2019


Green Economics

Greens Release Future-Focussed Alternative Budget

Today we proudly delivered the Tasmanian Greens’ fully costed, long-term vision for Tasmania, our Alternative Budget 2019-20. 

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  29 May 2019


City Planners Around Table

Tasmanian Planning Commission Cambria Green Appeal

The Tasmanian Greens submission to the TPC on the Cambria Green Appeal.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Submission  |  29 May 2019


Hobart, Tasmania

Greater Hobart Bill 2019

All great cities around the world have removed artificial boundaries of municipal areas and enable planning connectivity across municipal boundaries.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  1 May 2019


City Planners Around Table

Land Use Planning And Approvals Amendment (Tasmanian Planning Policies And Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2018

I am pleased to do that particularly because of the willingness of the minister to have the conversations about concerns raised by stakeholders.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  22 Nov 2018


City Planners Around Table

Call-in Laws For Major Developments Confirmed

Planning Minister, Roger Jaensch, today confirmed, under questioning from the Greens in Parliament, he will introduce Major Projects legislation in 2019. 

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  22 Aug 2018


Justice, Scales and Gavel

Greens Move to Reject Major Projects Legislation and Enshrine Public Say on Planning

In Parliament this week we will move to affirm the priority that must be given to public participation and appeal rights in any development.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  20 Aug 2018


City Planners Around Table

Planning and Development

There are also very significant development proposals in the offing, including the proposed Cambria Green mega-development at Dolphin Sands.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  22 Aug 2018


Public Meeting, Town Hall

Public Reaction to Planning Proposals

I also want to pay tribute to a couple of other communities in Tasmania who have celebrated such important wins over the last couple of months.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  21 Aug 2018


Law Books

Planning Legislation for Major Projects

​​​​​​​The open for business mantra of the Government is causing alarm among communities.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  22 Aug 2018


Planning Documents

Cambria Green Development Proposal

The Cambria Green mega proposal is the catalyst for a growing alarm across the state that 'open for business' is trashing what makes this island special.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  21 Aug 2018


Hobart, Tasmania

kunanyi / Mt Wellington Cable Car - Requirement for Legislation

Over the past five years, the Government has done everything possible to get a cable car across the Organ Pipes to the summit of kunanyi.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  21 Aug 2018


Houses, Construction

Housing Land Supply Bill 2018

There are some issue the minister needs to flesh out on the Floor of this House, particularly the issue around Shelter's submission.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  5 Jul 2018


City Planners Around Table

Hodgman Refuses to Rule Out Rosny Hill Development

Premier Hodgman confirmed his government would not prevent a proposed major commercial development proceeding on Rosny Hill.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  13 Jun 2018


City Planners Around Table

Cambria Green Development

On the morning of 21 April this year there was a signing ceremony for the joint development and construction of the Cambrian Culture and Art Town.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  14 Jun 2018


Planning Documents

Cambria Green - Rezoning

The mega Cambria Green development is one of the largest planning scheme amendments and tourism developments ever proposed for Tasmania.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  14 Jun 2018


City Planners Around Table

Cambria Green Mega Development

Your Government's open-for-business mantra has most recently manifested itself in a 3185 hectare mega development proposal at Dolphin Sands.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  14 Jun 2018


City Planners Around Table

Greens Release Planning For People Policy

The Liberals rushed through the Tasmanian Planning Scheme, written by developers for development interests.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  4 Feb 2018


Planning Documents

Launceston Skyscraper - Proposal by Frangrance Group

Will the Government be providing any special support or using powers under proposed major projects legislation to fast-track Fragrance Group's project?

Andrea Dawkins  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  19 Sep 2017


City Planners Around Table

No Reassurance for Launceston Over Fragrance Skyscraper

The Minister for Planning and Local Government failed to provide any reassurance to Launceston residents today.

Andrea Dawkins  |  Media Release  |  19 Sep 2017


Planning Documents

Kangaroo Bay Community Protest Land Transfer

More than 200 residents gathered at Kangaroo Bay to launch a petition in opposition to transfer of public land on the foreshore to Chambroad Petrochemicals.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  9 Sep 2017


Public Meeting, Town Hall

Call-In Power Planning Laws Recipe for Corruption

The Liberals’ proposed “call-in powers” opens a pathway to corruption that would lead to the worst planning outcomes for Tasmania.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  28 Aug 2017


kunanyi / Mount Wellington

Groom's Blurring of Public and Private Lines on Cable Car

Public resources are being used to enable the private development of a cable car to the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  6 Jun 2017


City Planners Around Table

Residents Demand Kangaroo Bay Development Approval be Rescinded

A packed public meeting moved to censure Clarence City Council for failing to uphold the community consultation guidelines.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  4 Jun 2017


Hobart, Tasmania

Fragrance Group Skyscrapers On the Nose

The Fragrance Group's aggressive and obtrusive plans for Hobart have been dealt a near fatal blow.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  27 May 2017


Air View of Houses

Gutwein Must Rule Out Future Support for Lauderdale Urban Expansion Plan

The Clarence City Council last night rejected a proposal to expand the Lauderdale urban area to a new zone from rural, residential to close residential area.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  2 May 2017


Hobart, Tasmania

Hobart City Council Needs to Reject Inappropriate, Ugly Skyscrapers

If the Hobart City Council listens to the community and abides by its Planning Scheme, it will reject the two Fragrance Group skyscrapers proposed for Hobart.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  8 May 2017


City Planners Around Table

Planning Provisions Threaten Tasmania's Unique Values

The Liberals’ Statewide Planning Provisions are made by developers, for developers.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  22 Feb 2017


City Planners Around Table

Heritage Register Removals Have Developers Popping the Champagne

The removal of 514 properties from the Tasmanian Heritage Register will fundamentally alter the look, feel and fabric of our towns and cities over time.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  30 Nov 2016


Planning Documents

Planning without Vision

I rise to inform the House about an incredibly large and very successful public meeting that was held in the Hobart Town Hall a week ago on 8 November.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  15 Nov 2016


Public Meeting, Town Hall

Gutwein Hides From Public On Planning

Twenty community and environment groups are organising a public meeting on Tuesday in Hobart Town Hall.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  6 Nov 2016


Bureaucracy, Professional with Paperwork

Heritage Code A Pandora's Box Full Of Lawyers

A unanimous theme was voiced by people making representations at today's Tasmanian Planning Commission hearings about the Heritage Code.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  27 Sep 2016


City Planners Around Table

Gutwein Must Heed Airbnb Pleas

The Tasmanian Planning Commission has heard from Airbnb, who were in Hobart today to plead the case of Tasmanian accommodation operators.

Andrea Dawkins  |  Media Release  |  26 Jul 2016


Justice, Scales and Gavel

TPC Should Rethink Planning Scheme Hearings

It was standing room only at the Tasmanian Planning Commission Hearing into the Statewide Planning Provisions in Hobart.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  28 Jun 2016


Justice, Scales and Gavel

Environmental Defenders Office Ignored Again

The EDO was denied funding by the Commonwealth Government and was still overlooked by the State Liberals.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  7 Jun 2016


City Planners Around Table

State Planning Provisions a Land Grab For Developers

The deadline for submissions on the proposed State Planning Provisions is only days away.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  15 May 2016


Launceston, Tasmania

Urban Renewal

Presently Launceston is car-centric and the proposed changes to the traffic system are designed to allow more human-centred activity in the CBD.

Andrea Dawkins  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  14 Oct 2015


Public Meeting, Town Hall

Statewide Planning Scheme Adjournment Defeated

It's disappointing that both the Liberals and Labor voted against the Greens' move to defer the statewide planning scheme bill.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  13 Oct 2015


Planning Documents

Greens Move to Defer Planning Bill

The Greens will move to defer the bill that enables a statewide planning scheme until the government releases the full scheme.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  12 Oct 2015


Planning Documents

Planning Scheme Rushed, Lacking Detail

The Statewide Planning Scheme is the greatest change ever to planning in the state's history and Tasmanians have only been given six weeks to comment on it.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  24 Sep 2015


Justice, Scales and Gavel

Goodwin Puts Environment at Risk

Attorney-General Vanessa Goodwin has endangered Tasmania’s clean, green land, water and air by denying funding to the Environmental Defenders Office.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  25 Aug 2015


Public Meeting, Town Hall

Scheme Needs to Cater to all Tasmanians, Not Just the Big End of Town

The concern for the Greens is that any planning scheme that encompasses the whole State may not be an appropriate fit for Tasmania.

Andrea Dawkins  |  Media Release  |  29 Jun 2015


kunanyi / Mount Wellington

Wellington Park Trust Scrutiny

The Tasmanian Planning Commission’s decision to hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the Wellington Park Management Plan is welcome.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  18 Feb 2015


Chickens, Battery Cages

Questions for Launceston City Council

The Environment Protection Authority needs to intervene and investigate the impacts of a wrongly approved commercial–scale poultry shed at Lalla.

Kim Booth  |  Media Release  |  8 Feb 2015


City Planners Around Table

Beware Liberals' Planning Amendment

A first shot has been fired across the bow at Tasmanians who want to have a say in planning reform and decisions that affect their lives.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  28 Oct 2014


City Planners Around Table

Planning Taskforce Questions

Planning Minister, Peter Gutwein, is avoiding scrutiny over the use of taxpayer dollars to establish a developer-led planning reform Taskforce.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  31 May 2014