On 25 July 2019, the Assistant Minister for Children and Families, the Hon Michelle Landry MP, asked the Committee to inquire into and report on matters affecting Regional Australia.
The Committee has conducted three site inspections and three community roundtable discussions in George Town, Launceston and Hobart, Tasmania.
Due to the uncertainty regarding the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Committee has been unable to consider a fulsome interim report, and intends to conduct further public hearings and site inspections when appropriate. The Committee also understands that challenges stemming from the 2019-20 bushfires impacted on the ability of some organisations and individuals to participate in the Committee’s work.
The Committee intends to seek an extension of time to report.
Mr Tony Pasin, MP
Committee Chair