A Federal Parliament inquiry into regional Australia is starting its investigations by touring and meeting with regional business and community members in Tasmania.
House of Representatives Select Committee on Regional Australia Chair Tony Pasin says Tassie is the perfect place to start an inquiry into the regions.
‘We want to hear about what works, and what doesn’t,’ Mr Pasin said.
‘We will be visiting local success stories in the Launceston and Hobart areas, including innovative economic development group Bell Bay Advanced Manufacturing Zone and startup hub Enterprize.’
‘In Hobart, we will explore the “MONA effect”, and hear about how regional areas can benefit from tourism dollars – and the challenges such a shift can create.’
Roundtable discussions on Regional Business and Regional Community will be held in Launceston, and a roundtable discussion on Regional Tourism will be held in Hobart.
Community members are encouraged to attend and speak to the Committee as part of the roundtable discussions, and can contact the secretariat for more information.
Information on the Committee’s work, including submissions and public hearing programs, may be found on the Committee’s webpage.
Regional Business Roundtable
Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2020
Time: 10.30am to 11.45am
Location: George Town Library Hub, 12 Elizabeth St, George Town
Regional Community Roundtable
Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2020
Time: 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Location: Macquarie House, 92 Cameron St, Launceston
Regional Tourism Roundtable
Date: Thursday, 12 March 2020
Time: 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Location: Eros Room, Museum of Old and New Art, 655 Main Rd, Berriedale
The roundtable discussions will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live.
Media inquiries
Mr Tony Pasin, Chair
08 8724 7730
Charlotte.Edmunds@aph.gov.au
For background information
Committee Secretariat
02 6277 4508
regional.reps@aph.gov.au
