Submissions

September 29, 2026

Introduction Environment Tasmania welcomes the High Seas Treaty and the opportunity it presents to strengthen the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. The high seas are a vital part of the global ocean, supporting extraordinary biodiversity, migratory species...

September 29, 2026

Introduction Environment Tasmania welcomes the Australian Government’s 2026 review of the Commonwealth Marine Parks Network and the opportunity to contribute to the development of new management plans for Australia’s marine parks. Environment Tasmania supports the expansion of highly protected marine sanctuaries across the Commonwealth...

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...

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...

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...

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...