Also in this wrap: LGA Tasmania reappoints Katrena Stephenson as CEO; Nick Mitzevich appointed director of the National Gallery; and Donald Cant Watts Corke appoints Michael Chant as a director.
Tag: local-government-association-of-tasmania
Grassroots action to boost women’s numbers in government
Among a series of events marking International Women’s Day yesterday were calls for initiatives to boost women’s representation in elected and executive positions.
Tasmanian councils harden push for container deposit scheme
By Paul Hemsley Councils in Tasmania are backing the idea of a state-based Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) after a new independent report found the move could generate long term savings…
Tasmanian councils accused of “rip offs”
By Paul Hemsley An already combative relationship between Tasmanian councils and industry group Tasmanians for Reform has deteriorated further amid a fresh row over whether new increases in council rates…
Feedback flies into constitutional committee
By Julian Bajkowski and Paul Hemsley Local governments keen to persuade a parliamentary committee of the merits of holding a referendum on Constitutional recognition of local government alongside the 2013…