Southern Tasmanian Councils Authority

Media Release

The Southern Tasmanian Councils Authority (STCA), has received the final report of the Independent Panel looking into future options for Local Government in Southern Tasmania.

“The STCA Board sees the recommendations in this report as a starting point for a discussion with elected members of the 12 Councils and the community of Southern Tasmania about the future of Local Government in our region.” said Damon Thomas, newly appointed Chair of the STCA.

“If local government is to change it needs to do so for the right reasons, that benefit the region and the people who live and visit here.” he said.

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Media Release

At the Annual General Meeting of the Southern Tasmanian Councils Authority (STCA), Damon Thomas, Lord Mayor of Hobart, was appointed as the new Chairman replacing outgoing Chairman Alderman Rob Valentine.

Tony Bisdee, Mayor of Southern Midlands, was appointed as Deputy Chairman, replacing the outgoing Deputy Alderman Jock Campbell.

“The Board would very much like to express their thanks to both Ald Rob Valentine and Ald Jock Campbell for the time and effort they put into the STCA.” said Ald Damon Thomas.

“The STCA has made significant progress on some key issues over the last few years, including the development of the Southern Regional Land Use Strategy and the Southern Integrated Transport Plan.” said Ald Damon Thomas.

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