Taking action to support development

The Tasmanian Government is continuing to back in development across Tasmania, today introducing a Bill that provides greater support for complex developments to begin works.

The Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Supporting Development) Bill 2024 will amend the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, allowing the Minister to approve an additional, one-off extension for complex or technical projects if that extension would allow the development to commence.

Minister for Housing and Planning, Felix Ellis, said the proposed amendment recognises that complex projects can require additional time to commence, more than the currently available 6-year time frame provided under the Act.

“Our Government does not want to see complex developments, that have been years in the making, fall over as they’re about to begin,” Minister Ellis said.

“This Bill recognises that some technical and complex projects may require additional time to meet substantial commencement under the Act.

“Through our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, we’re enabling development to support local jobs and investment in our state.”