Cabinet Handbook Updates - August 2026

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Cabinet noted the revised Cabinet Handbook and related templates.

The Cabinet Handbook sets out how Cabinet business is prepared and managed across the Tasmanian Government. The updates provide clearer guidance and support consistent and transparent Cabinet processes.

Declaration of Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy

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Cabinet noted the Minister for Housing and Planning will declare the Southern Tasmanian Regional Land Use Strategy (STRLUS), as required under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993.

The STRLUS is a long-term planning framework that will guide and support strategic land use, housing growth, economic development, and environmental protection across the 12 municipalities in Southern Tasmania. Regional Land Use Strategies will also be declared for Northern Tasmania and the Cradle Coast once the review processes are completed.

Emergency Management Committee of Cabinet Terms of Reference

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Cabinet approved the revised Terms of Reference for the Emergency Management Committee of Cabinet. The Terms of Reference are reviewed annually to ensure they remain contemporary.

Government Business Governance Reforms Bill 2026

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Cabinet endorsed the Government Business Governance Reforms Bill 2026 for introduction into the Parliament.

This is the second tranche of legislation introduced as part of the reforms to improve the governance framework of Tasmania’s Government businesses.

Justice Miscellaneous (Prohibited Symbols and Protection of Worship) Bill 2026

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Cabinet endorsed the Justice Miscellaneous (Prohibited Symbols and Protection of Worship) Bill 2026 for introduction to the Parliament. The Bill proposes amendments to the to the Police Offences Act 1935 and the Criminal Code Act 1924 to prohibit the public display of symbols of terrorist organisations and hate groups, enhance protections for people at places of worship and criminalise damaging a place of worship.

Outcome Reports: Audit Of Statutory Licences, Permits and Approvals

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Cabinet noted the recommendations of the Audit of all Tasmanian State and Local Government Licences, Permits and Approvals Project. Relevant portfolio Ministers, in consultation with their agencies were tasked with considering, assessing and progressing priority recommendations in line with the Government’s Fourth-100 Day Plan (21 June to 29 September 2026).

Payment of Invoices by Agencies - 2025-26  

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Cabinet noted the 2025-26 report on the payment of supplier invoices by Tasmanian Government agencies. The report outlined invoice payment performance across agencies, trends in payment timeliness, and actions being undertaken to support continued improvement in payment practices and reporting consistency.

Proposed Firmus AI Infrastructure – Overview of Energy Sector Impacts

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Cabinet noted the briefing tabled by the Minister for Energy and Renewables on potential energy sector matters arising from the proposed Firmus Project Southgate projects.

Strata Titles Amendment Bill 2026 Consultation Draft

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Cabinet approved the release of the Consultation Draft of the Stata Titles Amendment Bill 2026 for a period of six weeks.

The Strata Titles Amendment Bill is aimed at improving the regulatory framework for strata schemes, improving their day-to day management and providing the ability for different regulation based on different sized schemes.

Appointments

Cabinet endorsed the following appointment:

  • Commissioner for Children and Young People for a period of five years.
  • Executive General Manager Health Service Operations (LGH and Statewide Diagnostic and Treatment Services) in Department of Health for a period of five years.

Standing Items

Cross Bench Update

Cabinet noted an update on the Cross Bench. Cabinet routinely considers updates on major ongoing policy matters, such as Cross Bench updates, as part of its routine business.

Machinery of Government Changes

Cabinet noted an update on the machinery of government changes (MOG). Cabinet routinely considers updates on major ongoing policy matters, such as MOG, as part of its routine business.

Major Industrials Update

Cabinet noted an update on major industrials. Cabinet routinely considers updates on major ongoing policy matters, such as major industrials, as part of its routine business.

Strategic Agenda Management

Cabinet noted an update on forward Cabinet agendas. As part of its general business, Cabinet routinely considers and reviews future Cabinet matters.

TT-Line Vessels - QuayLink Berth Infrastructure

Cabinet noted an update on TT-Line. Cabinet routinely considers updates on major ongoing policy matters, such as TT-Line, as part of its routine business.

Tasmanian State Service (TSS) FTE Budget Update

Cabinet today noted an update on budget and FTE. Cabinet routinely considers budget and staffing resources as part of its general business.