Submissions
Submission to the Sand flathead closure in southern Tasmania
April 30, 2026
Submission to the House of Assembly Standing Committee on Government Administration B Inquiry into the closure of the Sand flathead fishery in south-east Tasmania Environment Tasmania welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to this inquiry into the closure of the Sand flathead fishery...
Read MoreOtway Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release 2025 Submission
February 04, 2026
Environment Tasmania is Tasmania’s Conservation Council and we work together with the state’s community groups, through our grassroots campaigns, to unify the state’s diverse voices. We work to address the most pressing threats facing nature as we strive to build a healthy and resilient...
Read MoreSubmission: Draft LUPA Amendment (Development Assessment Panels) Bill 2025
December 12, 2025
Environment Tasmania appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the Draft Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Development Assessment Panels) Bill 2025. After reviewing the proposed legislation, we are concerned that the Bill would diminish community participation, reduce the role of elected councillors, limit...
Read MoreJoint Position of State and Territory Conservation Councils on EPBC Act Reform
November 27, 2025
The State and Territory Conservation Councils of Australia are the independent, not-for-profit peak conservation bodies in each State and Territory of Australia. Collectively, we represent hundreds of grass roots environmental organisations and groups and have approximately 750,000 individual supporters across Australia. We have advocated...
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