Media Release - Local government congratulates Kerry Vincent on retaining local government and gaining planning portfolios

On behalf of the state’s 29 councils, the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) welcomes Kerry Vincent’s appointment as Minister for Planning and Housing, along with retaining the Local Government portfolio.

LGAT President and Break O’Day Council mayor Mick Tucker congratulated Kerry Vincent on his appointments.

“We are pleased to retain Kerry as Minister for Local Government, as he was one of our sector’s most experienced and respected mayors before moving to State Parliament, and has demonstrated a high level of respect and understanding of our sector,” Mayor Tucker said.

The sector looks forward to working with Minister Vincent on his new portfolios of planning and housing. It is pleasing to see these areas combined with local government, as our sector has expertise in the planning system and understands the challenges we need to overcome to address our housing shortage.

“There are enormous opportunities in front of us with both local government and planning reform, and we are pleased to have a minister who has a demonstrated willingness to engage with our sector to help drive those reforms,” Mayor Tucker said.