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See also documents that have been released for Public Comment.


June 2013

New Animal Welfare Regulations for the Land Transport of Livestock
Legally enforceable Tasmanian welfare standards for the land transport of livestock commence on 15 June 2013.

Updated Crown Land Services fees from 1 July 2013 for transfers and purchasing, Leasing or Licensing Crown Land.

Regulatory Impact Statement for the Draft Aboriginal Heritage Protection Regulations
Public comment on the Regulatory Impact Statement is invited by 1 July 2013.

Land Titles Office Fees
Land Titles Office statutory fees effective from 1 July 2013.

Animal Welfare Act Review: report and recommendations
Deputy Premier Bryan Green has announced changes to be made to the Animal Welfare Act.



May 2013

Municipal Revaluations
See the Owner's Guide - Fresh Valuations (Revaluations) for an explanation of the valuation process, and what to do if you do not agree with a new valuation.

Tasmanian Biosecurity Strategy 2013-2017

Invasive Species Alert - Indian myna bird

New drought reform program

Tasmanian Regions Autumn 2013 edition

FarmPoint user surveyYou are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement
Do you use FarmPoint? The FarmPoint user survey is now open.


April 2013

Eradicate Newsletter - Autumn 2013

Tasmanian Vegetable Industry Facilitator Report

Amendment No 1 to Blackman Bay Marine Farming Development Plan January 2000

New Stormwater Legislation
Public submissions on the draft Bill have now been published.

Importation of pigeons and pigeon eggs
New import requirements for pigeons (Columba livia) and pigeon eggs, including vaccination requirements.


March 2013

Toxic Algal Bloom Update and Fishery Closures
28 March 2013: There are public health warnings in place for the eating of wild shellfish and rock lobster in the Huon and Lower D’Entrecasteaux areas and on the East Coast.

Summary of the Public Consultation on the Aboriginal Heritage Protection Bill 2012
This report, prepared by the Department, summarises all feedback and submissions received through the public consultation process.

SIF Progress Bulletin 4, March 2013
Progress bulletin for the Spatial Information Foundations (SIF) Project Team.

Tasmanian Road Route Codes Updates
Route descriptions and focal points, April 2013.

2013/14 Rating Year Adjustment Factors
Adjustment Factors were published in the Government Gazette on 13 March 2013 for Land Value (LV), Assessed Annual Value (AAV) and Capital Value (CV). AAV Adjustment Factors are used by rating authorities in calculating rates and charges and apply for a two (2) year period.

Factors Influencing Farmers Decisions to Grow Poppies
A report by consultants, Macquarie Franklin.


February 2013

Rock Lobster Fisheries Reopen on East Coast
The east coast commercial and recreational rock lobster fisheries closed due to a toxic algal event reopened 07:00 am Saturday 9 February 2013.

Latest edition of Fishing Today now available

Have your say on plastic bag ban
The Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage released a Minor Assessment Statement to start community consultation on a proposed ban on lightweight plastic shopping bags. The Minor Assessment Statement was open for community comment until Wednesday 13 February 2013. The Minor Assessment Statement can be downloaded at: www.plasticbags.tas.gov.au

Draft Macquarie Catchment Water Management Plan
Public comment was invited by 8 February 2013 on the Draft Macquarie Catchment (above Lake River) Water Management Plan.


January 2013

Tasmanian Bushfire Information

Animal Welfare During Bushfires

Tasmanian Government Bushfire Recovery Grants

Latest air quality information from the EPAYou are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement
Elevated smoke levels as a result of the Tasmanian bushfires may cause symptoms in some people.

National Parks and tracks affected by bushfiresYou are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement

Lost or damaged Sea Fishing Licences from bushfires

Lands Titles Office - Forms and Fees
If you have been personally affected by recent bushfire events in Tasmania, please note that mandatory Land Titles Office fees associated with dealings (such as an application to replace a Certificate of Title destroyed in the fires) will be reimbursed on application to the Lands Titles Office.

More information on bushfire recovery and support is available at www.bushfirerecovery.tas.gov.au/You are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement


Tasmanian Regions Summer 2012

Current Irrigation Water Restrictions



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What's New from the EPA DivisionYou are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement

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Hotlines

Pollution incidents and complaints: 1800 005 171

Emergency animal disease reports: 1800 675 888

Fox sightings: 1300 FOX OUT - or 1300 369 688
Register button

Fishwatch: 0427 655 557
Report suspected illegal fishing and fishing offences.

Whale and dolphin strandings and sightings: 0427 WHALES
(0427 942 537)

Devil facial tumour disease hotline: (03) 6233 2006
Call this after-hours hotline if you sight a diseased Tasmanian devil in the western part of the State or on the Forestier Peninsula.

Orphaned or injured wildlife: (03) 6233 6556

Spray drift complaints: 1800 005 244

Drought enquiries: 1300 368 550

Exotic plant pest hotline: 1800 084 881

Report littering: 1300 135 513
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