Australian Centre for Renewable Energy
The Australian Centre for Renewable Energy (ACRE) is a component of the Government's $4.5 billion Clean Energy Initiative (CEI) that will promote the development, commercialisation and deployment of renewable energy and enabling technologies. Includes links to Australian Government renewable energy programs
Australian Privacy Awards, and Australian Privacy Medal
Details of the Awards and Medal, which aim, respectively, to encourage, recognise and reward businesses, government agencies and not-for-profit organisations that engage in good privacy practices; and, to acknowledge an individual who has shown an outstanding level of achievement in advancing privacy in Australia
Australian Wetlands Database
Australian Wetlands database was designed to provide sound data and information on the values of wetlands on which to base management decisions. It provides access to Australia's Ramsar wetlands and sites listed in the Directory of Important Wetlands of Australia. Wetlands can be searched by state, wetland classification, genus and species and land tenure
Better practice guide to managing unreasonable complainant conduct
Manual prepared to assist staff in government agencies when dealing with the small proportion of complainants whose conduct is especially challenging. It has grown out of the Unreasonable Complainant Conduct Project, a joint project of the Commonwealth and State Ombudsmen
Break O'Day Council: Velvet Worm Schools Award
The Velvet Worm Schools Award for Natural Resource Management recognise those in the school community who have made a outstanding achievement in working towards the protection and enhancement of the water, land, biodiversity, atmosphere and coastal and marine environments
Burnie Christmas Parade
Details of Burnie's annual Christmas Parade. Organisations, community groups and schools are invited to enter a float, display or costumed staff. A registration form is required to be submitted by 7 December 2009
Cat management in Tasmania: Cat Management Bill
Information relating to the Tasmanian Government's development of a coordinated state-wide approach, and legislation (the Cat Management Bill 2009) for the management of domestic cats, and the minimisation of the harmful effects of unwanted cats. Includes answers to frequently asked questions
Celebrate Tasmania Day
The inaugural Celebrate Tasmania Day, 8 November 2009, is dedicated to volunteerism, and is an opportunity to celebrate the Tasmanian way of life and reinforce a sense of community in Tasmania. Grants are available for service and other organisations to assist with events
Central Coast Council Australia Day Awards
Nomination form, with conditions of entry information, guidelines and criteria for Central Coast Council's annual Australia Day Awards. Nominations for the 2010 Awards close 30 November 2009
Children's Visitors Pilot Project
The Children's Visitors Project aims to increase support for children living in out-of-home care and provide opportunities for them to speak with a person independent of child protection services, their family and their carers. The Commissioner for Children invites applications from potential volunteers, to be received by 27 November 2009
Circular Head Council community grants
Information on Circular Head Council's annual grants for community groups and others for projects and activities that contribute to the development and promotion of the community. Applications for the current funding round are invited by 20 November 2009
Community Capacity Building Grants Program
Consolidated grants program administered by the Community Development Division (DPAC). The program supports projects that progress one or more of the strategies in the Social Inclusion Strategy for Tasmania. Includes guidelines, grant application forms, FAQs and other supporting information
Cradle Mountain Water: District Customer Reference Groups
Four District Customer Reference Groups: Mersey, West North West, West Coast and King Island, are being established for the region to provide community feedback on issues such as pricing reform, service standards and service delivery. Those interested in nominating contact Cradle Mountain Water directly on 13MYWATER (13 6992)before COB December 18 2009
Cultural Heritage Grants (Hobart City Council)
Hobart City Council operates a funding program to assist owners of heritage-listed properties, with funding available for small to medium scale projects. Expressions of interest are invited at anytime; the current round closes 30 November 2009
data.australia.gov.au
Home of Australian government (Commonwealth, state and territory) public information datasets. Users are encouraged to make government information even more useful by mashing-up the data to create something new and exciting
Devonport City Council: CBD Structure Plan
A draft Devonport CBD Structure Plan is completed and public comment is being sought. The plan suggests a number of changes to the CBD Zone precincts and Best Street Shopping Zone as contained within the Devonport and Environs Planning Scheme 1984. Comments should be made in writing by 5pm Thursday 26 November 2009
Donate Life
Website providing information on organ and tissue donation in Australia, including how to register as a donor. Produced by the Australian Organ and Tissue Authority, an independent statutory authority within the Australian Government Health and Ageing portfolio, created to establish a nationally coordinated approach to organ and tissue donation for transplantation
Earn Your Stars micro-grants
Earn Your Stars Micro-grants program aims to assist local communities, households and individuals find and implement local solutions to the challenges of climate change with grants of up to $3000 each. Includes links to application forms
Fire Danger Ratings
Tasmania Fire Service information on new fire danger ratings for bushfires, established by the National Bushfire Warnings Taskforce. The purpose of the system is to alert the community to forecast fire danger levels, and to guide people's responses to these conditions, and when fires are burning
Food labelling law and policy: review
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) and the Australian and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council is undertaking a review of food labelling law and policy. The Terms of Reference have been released, and initial public submissions are invited, to be received by 20 November 2009
Forestry Tasmania: annual reports
Lists links to the annual reports of Forestry Tasmania. The "Stewardship Report" combines Forestry Tasmania's traditional annual financial report with its sustainable forest management report
Forestry Tasmania image branding and research report
Report by EMRS of the results of a survey conducted in September 2009. Interviews related to awareness of Forestry Tasmania's functions, practices, perceptions of it as a good corporate citizen, sponsorship, public attitudes to protests by environmentalists, awareness and interests in Forestry Tasmania Attractions and confidence in the Regional Forest Agreement
Forgotten Australians apology
The Australian Government will issue a formal statement of acknowledgement and apology, on behalf of the nation, to institutionalised children and former child migrants at the end of 2009. To register your interest in being involved in the apology consultation or the history projects call 1800 050 011 or email child.protection@fahcsia.gov.au.
GASP! Glenorchy Art & Sculpture Park
Website of the Glenorchy City Council initiative to create an arts-based public space at Elwick Bay. GASP! will be defined by commissioned art work of all types, temporary and permanent, and will include interactive and educational components
George Town Council Australia Day Awards
George Town Council's annual Australia Awards recognise outstanding personal achievement and the considerable contribution of individuals, groups and events to the community. Nominations for the 2010 Awards are invited by 4 December 2009
Health care associated infections
Latest figures on healthcare associated infections (HIA) in Tasmania, as presented in the Tasmanian Acute Public Hospitals Healthcare Associated Infection Surveillance Report (November 2009). Also includes the companion Explanatory Report, along with the Tasmanian Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention Strategy 2009-2011
healthdirect Australia 1800 022 222
Free (for landlines) 24-hour telephone advice line staffed by Registered Nurses to provide expert non-urgent health advice. Available to all Tasmanian residents from November 2009. The advice line number is 1800 022 222
Heritage listed places
Heritage Tasmania information on the listing of places with historic heritage significance on one of five statutory lists or registers, common to all Australian states and territories. Includes details of the Tasmanian Heritage Register, and how to find historical information relating to a place
Heritage places: works
Heritage Tasmania information on the requirements for conducting works or undertaking development that might impact on the significance of a place entered in the Tasmanian Heritage Register. Includes guiding principles, the application process, and answers to common questions
Hobart City Council Economic Development Unit
The Council's Economic Development Unit is responsible for a broad range of issues from land development to business advice and referral, to industry development and the keeping of key data about the Hobart economy. The Unit is also responsible for the development and delivery of the Council's Economic Development Strategy
Improving protections for corporate whistleblowers: discussion paper
The Australian Government has released an options paper for public comment seeking feedback from stakeholders on possible reforms to the legislative protections provided to corporate whistleblowers under Part 9.4AAA of the Corporations Act 2001. Comment to be submitted by 21 December 2009
Launceston Tamar Valley
Tourism site advertising attractions, accommodation and tours available in the Tamar Valley
McKell Medal
National award for excellence and achievement in natural resource management. Includes information on past winners, nomination and selection criteria, and biographical details of Sir William McKell
Measuring council performance in Tasmania
Annual report on the performance of local councils in Tasmania, using 49 key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide an industry wide framework for measuring and comparing council performance
Metro: about us
Information about Metro Tasmania, with details of the company's vision, mission, goals and key indicators, and links to the current annual report and other publications
Mistakes and unintended consequences - a safety net approach: issues paper (PDF file)
Commonwealth Ombudsman's November 2009 issues paper which outlines the legal complexities which prevent decision makers from revisiting or altering their decisions due to rigid legislation. It provides options available to fix mistakes or to ameliorate unfair or unforeseen results of applying legislation and discusses a range of legislative safety nets which some agencies have used
National Broadband Network Tasmania (NBN Tasmania)
Web portal developed to provide information on the Tasmanian rollout of National Broadband Network (NBN) to encourage participation by local Tasmanian business and industry. Includes links to Tasmanian Government Tenders and online expression of interest form
National Consumer Credit Protection: draft regulations
The Australian Government has released for public exposure the draft National Consumer Credit Protection Reform regulations and associated explanatory material. Submissions are invited from interested parties, to be received by 11 December 2009
National Water Initiative pricing principles
The Australian Government, in collaboration with state and territory governments, is seeking comments on the National Water Initiative (NWI) pricing principles and the consultation regulation impact statement for the NWI pricing principles. The comment period closes 18 December 2009
North Plan: towards a regional planning strategy for northern Tasmania
Proposed policy framework and discussion paper for the Northern Tasmania Regional Planning Strategy, 'North Plan', which proposes a suite of policies that will facilitate the region's competitiveness and innovation, enhance liveability, maximise sustainability, and develop community resilience. Comment is invited, to be received by 18 December 2009
Racing Appeal Board: Review
The report by Tony Murray, Director of Racing Services Tasmania, on the current appeals structure and processes
Recreational sea fishing licences
Online licence application and payment web site for Tasmanian recreational sea fishing licences (licensing year is from 1 November to 31 October)
Residential Tenancy Databases
The Australian Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs is drafting uniform model legislation to address risks to tenancy applications associated with privately owned electronic databases containing tenancy history information. A consultation paper has been released, and comment is invited by 11 December 2009
Residential Tenancy Discussion Paper
This paper explores security of tenure, rent increases, accommodation standards and dispute resolution and seeks comments and submissions from the public. Responses are required by 1 February 2010
Safe at Home: review
The Safe at Home program is an integrated response to family violence in Tasmania. The effectiveness of the program has been under review and the Final Report released June 2009
Sassafras Wesley Vale Water Management Plan: draft
The Tasmanian Government has prepared a draft plan to provide a framework for managing the Sassafras, Wesley Vale water resources in accordance with the objectives of the Water Management Act 1999. Written submissions are invited, submissions close 19 February 2010
Spirit of Tasmania: Company information
Provides links to annual reports, media release, and other publications of the TT-Line Company, the Government-owned operator of the Spirit of Tasmania ferry service
Sport on television: review of the anti-siphoning scheme
The Australian Government is currently reviewing the anti-siphoning scheme. The Sport on Television Review will assess the effectiveness and appropriateness of the anti-siphoning scheme in the contemporary digital television environment. A discussion paper has been released, and copies of submissions are available online
Tasmanian Forest Insect Collection
Provides information on the Tasmanian Forest Insect Collection (TFIC) which is only one of three state forestry-specific collections in Australia
Tasmanian Irrigation Development Board (TIDB)
The TIDB was established as a registered company by the Tasmanian Government to progress a suite of regionally significant irrigation schemes in many parts of Tasmania. The website includes details of irrigation projects, information for contractors, and an online registration form for interested parties and suppliers
Tasmanian Polytechnic feedback centre
Online form to provide feedback on any aspect of the Tasmanian Polytechnic services, work practices, policy and procedures, products or the implementation of new ideas and suggestions
Tasmanian Polytechnic mature students
Information for adult students wishing to study part-time or full-time at the Tasmanian Polytechnic with a focus on the needs of the student including migrant, distant and aboriginal learners
Tasmanian Veterans' Advisory Council Forums
Tasmanian service and ex-service men and women and their families have an opportunity to highlight issues and share their views at forums being held by the Tasmanian Veterans' Advisory Council during November and December 2009. Includes details of forum venues and times across Tasmania
Taste Festival: Hobart's waterfront festival
The Taste Festival is held annually in historic Sullivan's Cove, Hobart, over the New Year period. It features Tasmania's food and beverage, along with entertainment and cultural activities. Tickets to the 2010 After Taste, and NYE at the Taste (New Years Eve) events are now on sale (available online)
Youth and alcohol at home and on other private property (PDF file)
Tasmania Police brochure on the new penalties now in force in relation to the supply of alcohol to young people on private property. Legislation supports a responsible approach by adults with parental responsibilities who choose to supply young people with alcohol
