Shelter Tas Submission to the Tasmanian Housing Strategy Exposure Draft

Shelter Tas is pleased to provide comments on the Tasmanian Housing Strategy Exposure Draft. As we have previously commented, the development of the Tasmanian Housing Strategy and its ongoing consultation process is a significant opportunity to take a longer-term view of the well-documented and chronic shortage of affordable homes in Tasmania, that leads to many Tasmanians living in housing stress …

Shelter Tas submission to the Tasmanian Planning Policies consultation, June 2023

Shelter Tas welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Consultation Draft for the Tasmanian Planning Policies (“the TPPs”). The TPPs set the high-level strategic policy direction for the planning system. The Settlement TPP, in particular, makes an essential contribution to securing better housing outcomes for all Tasmanians. Read more…

Long-term Plan for Healthcare in Tasmania 2040 Exposure Draft

Shelter Tas is Tasmania’s peak body for housing and homelessness services. Our members include all the Women’s Shelters, Specialist Homelessness Services and Community Housing Providers in Tasmania. We appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback to the Long-Term Plan for Healthcare in Tasmania (‘the Plan’). The Plan rightly emphasises the importance of preventive health. Ensuring that people are well-housed is a …

Population Strategy Discussion Paper Submission

Shelter Tas welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Refreshing Tasmania’s Population Strategy Consultation Paper. The link between housing, employment and a strong economy is well known. Tasmania is now facing a housing crisis, with a chronic shortage of affordable homes to rent. As the Consultation Paper acknowledges, an effective population strategy needs to consider current and future housing need. …

Shelter Tas Submission to the Regional Planning Framework Discussion Paper

Shelter Tas welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Regional Planning Framework Discussion Paper. The Regional Land Use Strategies (RLUS) provide direction around growth and land use. Given the current and ongoing housing pressures across Tasmania, and in particular, the chronic shortage of affordable rental homes, this planning framework has an essential role in ensuring development that enables all Tasmanians …