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    Submission: The Argument for Effective Tasmanian Coastal Policy

    Aug 23, 2025

    For nearly three decades, the State Coastal Policy 1996 has remained outdated, with sucessive amendments weakening its intent and effectiveness. The Tasmanian Science Council considers that Amendment 01-25 to the State Coastal Policy 1996 further undermines coastal protection and should be rejected.

    The following submission made to the Tasmanian Planning Commission sets out the reasons for this position, together with recommendations to ensure effective and science-based coastal management.

    Read the submission below:

    The Argument for Effective Tasmanian Coastal Policy 

    Tags: #coastal

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