--- title: Submissions and correspondence to the Tasmanian Government date: 2023-06-07T09:50:00+10:00 author: Private Forests Tasmania canonical_url: "https://pft.tas.gov.au/submissions-and-correspondence-tasmanian-government" section: Site Content --- 1. [Private Forests Tasmania](/) 2. [About](https://pft.tas.gov.au/about) 3. [About](https://pft.tas.gov.au/about-pft) 4. [Regulatory reform submissions](https://pft.tas.gov.au/policy-and-red-tape-reduction) 5. Submissions and correspondence to the Tasmanian Government # Submissions and correspondence to the Tasmanian Government ## Tasmanian Government To improve regulatory efficiency and practical policy settings for private forestry, PFT provides written submissions and input into a range of government inquiries, reviews and proposals. Listed below are the recent submissions made by PFT to the Tasmanian Government on a range of inquiries, reviews and proposals. ## Fire and Emergency Services Private Forests Tasmania's feedback on draft Tasmanian Fire and Emergency Services Bill. [ #### PFT Feedback on the draft Tasmania Fire and Emergency Services Bill November 2023 203.5 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/PFT-Feedback/PFT-Feedback-on-the-draft-Tasmania-Fire-and-Emergency-Services-Bill-November-2023.pdf) ## Climate Change Legislation and Policy Private Forests Tasmania's feedback on reviews of the Climate Change Act, the Climate Change Action Plan and the LULUCF Emissions Reduction and Resilience Plan. [ #### PFT submission on Independent Review of the Climate Change Act September 2025 290.6 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/About-Us/Policy-and-red-tape-reduction/Tasmanian-Government/PFT-submission-on-Independent-Review-of-the-Climate-Change-Act-September-2025.pdf) [ #### PFT feedback on Draft Emissions Reduction Resiliance Plan LULUCF October 2024 247.3 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/PFT-feedback-on-Draft-Emissions-Reduction-Resiliance-Plan-LULUCF-October-2024.pdf) [ #### PFT input to Draft Climate Change Action Plan 2023 25 April 2023 209.1 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/About-Us/Policy-and-red-tape-reduction/Tasmanian-Government/PFT-input-to-Draft-Climate-Change-Action-Plan-2023-25-April-2023_Redacted.pdf) [ #### PFT feedback on the draft Bill to amend the Climate Change Act November 2021 245.5 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/About-Us/Policy-and-red-tape-reduction/Tasmanian-Government/PFT-feedback-on-the-draft-Bill-to-amend-the-Climate-Change-Act-November-2021_Redacted.pdf) [ #### PFT input to the review of Tasmanias Climate Change State Action Act April 2021 229.2 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/About-Us/Policy-and-red-tape-reduction/Tasmanian-Government/PFT-input-to-the-review-of-Tasmanias-Climate-Change-State-Action-Act-April-2021_Redacted.pdf) ## Tasmanian Agriculture Private Forests Tasmania's submissions on Tasmanian Agricultural Strategies. [ #### PFT submission on New Tasmanian Agriculture Strategy November 2025 300.5 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/PFT-Submission/PFT-submission-on-New-Tasmanian-Agriculture-Strategy-November-2025.pdf) [ #### PFT feedback on Draft Rural Water Use Strategy 175.3 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/About-Us/Policy-and-red-tape-reduction/Tasmanian-Government/PFT-feedback-on-Draft-Rural-Water-Use-Strategy_Redacted.pdf) ## Local Councils Private Forests Tasmania's input into Local Council matters. [ #### PFT letter to Circular Head Council re Rates Strategy July 2026 164.0 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/PFT-Submission/L-Circular-Head-Council_Rates-Strategy_July-2026.pdf) ## Local Government Planning Reforms Private Forests Tasmania's input into the Tasmanian Planning System reforms. [ #### PFT input to the Cradle Coast Regional Land Use Strategy April 2026 393.2 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/PFT-Submission/PFT-input-to-the-Cradle-Coast-Regional-Land-Use-Strategy-April-2026.pdf) [ #### PFT submission on Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy February 2026 363.6 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/About-Us/Policy-and-red-tape-reduction/Tasmanian-Government/PFT-submission-on-Southern-Tasmania-Regional-Land-Use-Strategy-February-2026.pdf) [ #### PFT input to Northern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy January 2026 252.5 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/About-Us/Policy-and-red-tape-reduction/Tasmanian-Government/PFT-input-to-Northern-Tasmania-Regional-Land-Use-Strategy-January-2026.pdf) [ #### PFT input to State Planning Provisions October 2023 180.8 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/PFT-Input/PFT-input-to-State-Planning-Provisions-October-2023.pdf) [ #### PFT input on TPC on draft Tasmanian Planning Policies June 2023 392.6 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/About-Us/Policy-and-red-tape-reduction/Tasmanian-Government/PFT-input-on-TPC-on-draft-Tasmanian-Planning-Policies-June-2023_Redacted.pdf) [ #### PFT input to Regional Planning Framework February 2023 210.2 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/About-Us/Policy-and-red-tape-reduction/Tasmanian-Government/PFT-input-to-Regional-Planning-Framework-February-2023_Redacted.pdf) [ #### PFT input to draft Tasmanian Planning Policies November 2022 274.8 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/About-Us/Policy-and-red-tape-reduction/Tasmanian-Government/PFT-input-to-draft-Tasmanian-Planning-Policies-November-2022_Redacted.pdf) ## Bioenergy Vision Private Forests Tasmania's input into the draft Bioenergy Vision for Tasmania. [ #### PFT input to the Draft Bioenergy Vision for Tasmania February 2022 253.8 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/About-Us/Policy-and-red-tape-reduction/Tasmanian-Government/PFT-input-to-the-Draft-Bioenergy-Vision-for-Tasmania-February-2022_Redacted.pdf) ## Deer Management Plan Private Forests Tasmania's input into the Deer Management Plan. [ #### PFT input to Deer Management Plan December 2021 242.9 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/About-Us/Policy-and-red-tape-reduction/Tasmanian-Government/PFT-input-to-Deer-Management-Plan-December-2021_Redacted.pdf) [ #### PFT input to Deer Management Plan December 2020 284.4 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/About-Us/Policy-and-red-tape-reduction/Tasmanian-Government/PFT-input-to-Deer-Management-Plan-December-2020_Redacted.pdf) ## NRM Strategies Private Forests Tasmania's input into Natural Resource Management (NRM) group strategies. [ #### PFT input to NRM Cradle Coast Strategy November 2021 362.2 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/About-Us/Policy-and-red-tape-reduction/Tasmanian-Government/PFT-input-to-NRM-Cradle-Coast-Strategy-November-2021_Redacted.pdf) [ #### PFT input to NRM North Strategy November 2021 380.5 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/About-Us/Policy-and-red-tape-reduction/Tasmanian-Government/PFT-input-to-NRM-North-Strategy-November-2021_Redacted.pdf) [ #### PFT input to NRM South Strategy November 2021 372.0 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/About-Us/Policy-and-red-tape-reduction/Tasmanian-Government/PFT-input-to-NRM-South-Strategy-November-2021_Redacted.pdf) ## Infrastructure (incl. TasPorts) Private Forests Tasmania's input regarding access to the Hobart Port. [ #### PFT feedback on the Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium draft guidelines December 2023 209.4 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/PFT-Feedback/PFT-feedback-on-the-Macquarie-Point-Multipurpose-Stadium-draft-guidelines-December-2023.pdf) [ #### Letter from PFT Chair to Premier Rockliff regarding ongoing access to Hobart Port May 2022 184.7 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/About-Us/Policy-and-red-tape-reduction/Tasmanian-Government/Letter-from-PFT-Chair-to-Premier-Rockliff-regarding-ongoing-access-to-Hobart-Port-May-2022_Redacted.pdf) [ #### Letter from PFT Chair to Premier Gutwein regarding ongoing access to Hobart Port March 2022 284.6 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/About-Us/Policy-and-red-tape-reduction/Tasmanian-Government/Letter-from-PFT-Chair-to-Premier-Gutwein-regarding-ongoing-access-to-Hobart-Port-March-2022_Redacted.pdf) ## Aboriginal Heritage Act Private Forests Tasmania's input into the review of the Aboriginal Heritage Act. [ #### PFT submission Aboriginal Heritage Bill 2026 July 2026 130.3 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/PFT-submission_Aboriginal-Heritage-Bill-2026-July-2026-website.pdf) [ #### PFT input to Review of the Aboriginal Heritage Act April 2022 202.5 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/About-Us/Policy-and-red-tape-reduction/Tasmanian-Government/PFT-input-to-Review-of-the-Aboriginal-Heritage-Act-April-2022_Redacted.pdf) ## Threatened Species Strategy Private Forests Tasmania's input into to the development of a new Threatened Species Strategy. [ #### PFT feedback on the Threatened Species Strategy April 2026 284.0 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/PFT-Submission/PFT-feedback-on-the-Threatened-Species-Strategy-April-2026.pdf) [ #### PFT feedback on the Threatened Species Strategy December 2023 247.6 KB ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/PFT-Feedback/PFT-feedback-on-the-Threatened-Species-Strategy-December-2023.pdf)