Let's All Shape the Future of Local Government

Over the past 11 months, the Local Government Board has heard from Tasmanians how important strong, sustainable, local communities are for the future wellbeing and prosperity of our State.

Local government – alongside our other levels of government, volunteers, community organisations, and local businesses – will play an increasingly important role in shaping and supporting our communities. To do this well, local government needs to have both the capacity and capability to provide the high-quality representation, services, and infrastructure that Tasmanians need and deserve.

This Review is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to design a local government system that can respond to the growing demands and changing needs of our communities, now and in the decades ahead. Tasmania is a small state, and while we must celebrate and support our diverse local communities, we should also harness the collective strength that comes from working together to address the big challenges on the horizon. These challenges include tackling entrenched intergenerational disadvantage, managing the impacts of climate change, and supporting communities through any number of other technological, economic, and demographic transitions the 21st century will bring.

In early February 2023, the Board will be visiting communities around the State to hold town hall style meetings. Register your interest in attending one of these sessions here.

Alternatively, you can read the reform outcomes and options and submit your feedback by 19/02/2023 here.