Elise Archer MP

Planning Minister Bryan Green’s dismissal of calls by industry for urgent planning reform is extremely disappointing.

What makes this decision even more disappointing is the claim that further consultation is needed on how to reform single dwelling residential planning in Tasmania.  Industry is in unanimous agreement and it is understood that stakeholders have seen and agreed to the draft uniform Statewide Residential Planning Code. For the Minister to now hide behind “further consultation” is nothing more than an excuse for inaction.  There have been 6 significant reviews and inquiries in the last 10 years on planning reform.

What we need now is action, not more talk, and I call on Minister Green to act urgently and bring on this much needed reform.

Regards
Elise Archer MP
Shadow Minister for Planning