Divisions
- About Tasmanian councils
- The Government’s response to the Future of Local Government Review
- Local Government Electoral Bill Discussion Paper
- Priority Reform Program Consultation – Discussion Paper on Targeted Amendments to the Local Government Act 1993
- The Future of Local Government in Tasmania
- Board of Inquiry - Dorset Council
- Managing conflicts of interest of councillors
- Councillor misconduct - Consultation
- General manager recruitment and Performance Monitoring
- Local Government Learning and Development Framework
- Councillor Resources
- Council performance
- Local Government Legislation and Reviews
- Cemetery, Crematorium and Prescribed/Regulated Business Management
- Complaints and Investigations
- Elected Member Unreasonable Conduct - Model Guidelines
- Unreasonable Customer Conduct - Resources for Councils
- Local Government Code of Conduct
- Premier's Local Government Council
- Local Government Board
- Tasmanian Council directory
- Local Government Elections 2022
Contact Details
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Current legislation
Local Government Act 1993
The Local Government Act 1993 (the Act) is the principle legislation that provides the legal framework for the establishment and operation of Tasmanian councils.
The Act sets out the purpose and functions of councils and councillors and, together with supporting regulations, contains the rules that must be followed when undertaking those functions.
The Act and all regulations and orders (subordinate legislation) made under the Act can be found at Tasmanian Legislation Online, including
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Other pieces of Tasmanian legislation may significantly impact on the operation and activities of councils.
Other legislation administered by the Director of Local Government
More information
For more information about the legislation administered by the Director of Local Government, contact the Office of Local Government:
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