Local Government Programs

Local government plays an important role in protecting air quality throughout Tasmania. Councils may implement national and state strategies and legislation and are responsible for responding to many air quality complaints.

A number of councils now have their own air pollution reduction programs initiated by the council or under Partnership Agreements with the State government.

Partnership Agreements

Partnership agreements between State and Local government represent a commitment by the parties to work together to achieve specific strategies and outcomes. Air quality provisions are included in the Glenorchy, Hobart and Launceston agreements. Further agreements are under development and may include sections on air quality. See: State and Local Government Partnership Agreements website External Link.

Useful Links

Lauceston City Council

A Woodheater Replacement Program has been set up to encourage the replacement of older, polluting woodheaters with new heaters that contribute to improved air quality in Launceston. The program offers householders a $500 grant to replace their old woodheater with a cleaner form of heating. For further information about the program visit the Launceston City Council web site External Link.

Hobart City Council

Energy efficiency design guidelines (including heating) prepared by Hobart City Council for prospective home builders and designers and available on the Hobart City Council website External Link.

Further Information

For further information, please contact:

Environmental Liaison Officer

Environment Division
134 Macquarie Street
HOBART TAS 7000

Phone: 03 6233 3373
Fax: 03 6233 3800

Email: EnvironmentEnquiries@environment.tas.gov.au