The Tasmanian Government is consulting with the public on the Macquarie Point Planning Permit Bill 2025 . We invite you to have your say on the enabling legislation for the Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium with consultation open from Tuesday 27 May 2025 and closing Monday 16 June 2025.
On 13 April 2025, the Tasmanian Government announced it would introduce enabling legislation to progress development approval for the Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium, rather than continuing with the Project of State Significance (PoSS) process.
A draft of the Macquarie Point Planning Permit Bill 2025 is now available for the Tasmanian community to read and provide feedback on.
Broadly, through the introduction of the Bill, the Government is seeking Parliament’s approval to:
- issue a permit (with conditions) for the development of a multipurpose stadium at Macquarie Point
- acquire land necessary for the development of the Northern Access Road (noting its functions in supporting the port, the precinct and other developments on the site)
- to provide a mechanism for permitting other essential development required for the operation of the stadium; and
- consolidate titles to facilitate the construction of the stadium and associated infrastructure.
You can also provide feedback on the draft Macquarie Point Planning Permit and the draft Enabling Legislation Report as part of this consultation process.
The draft Enabling Legislation Report provides a description of the project and a high-level overview of how issues (including those raised through the current PoSS process) and opportunities associated with the stadium have been considered.
The draft Enabling Legislation Report is supported by a range of supporting documents that have been supplied by Macquarie Point Development Corporation.
The development of the enabling legislation and associated documents has been coordinated by the Department of Premier and Cabinet, with input from Agencies and authorities with subject matter expertise.
Consultation material, including the draft Bill, Project Report, draft Permit and Conditions, and the feedback submission portal is at www.tas.gov.au/stadium-legislation.
The consultation material can also be viewed in person at:
- Hobart Library, Level 1/91 Murray St, Hobart (during opening hours)
- Launceston Library, 71 Civic Square, Launceston (during opening hours)
- Devonport Library, Paranaple Centre, 137 Rooke Street, Devonport (during opening hours)
- Burnie Library, 30 Alexander Street, Burnie (during opening hours)
Consultation closes Monday 16 June 2025.