Tasmanian Councils Seek Clear Direction and Sustained Funding from State Government
What happened
Tasmania’s councils are calling for the state government to provide greater climate support due to the increasing frequency, severity, and cost of natural disasters. The CEO of the Local Government Association of Tasmania stated that the state government's response has fallen short of what is needed. This criticism follows a review of the state's climate change legislation, which was introduced in 2008 and amended in 2022, noting that only two of the review's seven recommendations have been implemented.
Why it matters
The calls highlight that councils are already implementing climate resilience measures, such as planning for sea-level rise and improving stormwater systems. The CEO noted that this work is not cost-free and that councils cannot manage an expanding climate mandate without adequate state government support and clear direction.
The issue centers on the operational capacity of local government bodies within the state of Tasmania.
Who's involved
- TasmaniaThe state of Tasmania where the calls for government support are originating.
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The entities involved
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Tasmania
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