Proclamation under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (State and Regional Strategies) Act 2009 (TAS)

Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (State and Regional Strategies) Act 2009 are set to commence. The Governor of Tasmania, Peter G. Underwood, issued this proclamation under the authority of section 2 of the Act. The proclamation was made on 30 November 2009, with the advice of the Executive Council, and was subsequently displayed and numbered in accordance with the Rules Publication Act 1953. It was notified in the Gazette on 9 December 2009 and is administered by the Department of Justice.

The primary legal issue in this proclamation was to establish a definitive commencement date for the Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (State and Regional Strategies) Act 2009. The proclamation was essential to ensure that the provisions of the Act would come into effect on a specific date, thereby providing clarity and certainty for stakeholders involved in land use planning and approvals in Tasmania. By fixing 1 January 2010 as the commencement date, the proclamation aimed to align with the legislative intent to streamline and enhance the land use planning process in the state.

The Governor's decision to issue this proclamation was based on the legislative authority granted under the Act. The proclamation followed the formal advice of the Executive Council, ensuring that the process adhered to the constitutional and administrative requirements. The notification in the Gazette served to inform the public and relevant authorities of the commencement date, thereby facilitating compliance with the new legal framework.

The proclamation fixed 1 January 2010 as the commencement date for the Act, which was subsequently published in the Gazette on 9 December 2009. The Department of Justice administered the proclamation, ensuring that it was implemented in accordance with established legal procedures.