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Tasmania regulation
What is this? This is a Tasmanian government order (a type of delegated legislation — rules made under an existing Act rather than a standalone new law) that applies special state-level planning and development rules to the Macquarie Point Precinct in Hobart.
What is Macquarie Point? Macquarie Point is a significant waterfront site in Hobart near the Tasman Bridge, formerly used for rail yards and industrial purposes. It has been earmarked for major redevelopment, most notably as the proposed site of a new AFL stadium as well as broader urban renewal.
What does this Order do? By declaring Macquarie Point a project area under Tasmania's State Policies and Projects Act 1993, this Order essentially:
Who does this affect?
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Direct links to the current provisions in State Policies and Projects (Macquarie Point Precinct) Order 2025.
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View on official registerSourced from Tasmanian Legislation Online (legislation.tas.gov.au), CC BY 4.0.
Why does it matter? This Order is a powerful tool that concentrates decision-making in the hands of the state government. Supporters say it cuts red tape and speeds up a nationally significant project. Critics argue it reduces community input and local democratic oversight over a major piece of public land.
Bottom line: The Tasmanian government has put itself firmly in the driver's seat for whatever gets built at Macquarie Point — whether that's the stadium, housing, commercial space, or public amenity.