TasCOSS Resources Library

TasCOSS does not support freezing changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) that will result in poorer quality housing stock or more expensive running costs for Tasmanian households compared to mainland residents. Continuing to improve the liveability and energy performance of new homes will lead to significant and ongoing energy…

Tasmanians continue to experience poorer health outcomes than Australians in other jurisdictions. Whilst we support many of the proposed measures in the Draft Long-Term Plan for Healthcare in Tasmania 2040, TasCOSS remains concerned there is insufficient focus on health promotion and the prevention of physical/mental ill health. TasCOSS also believe the…

TasCOSS appreciates the City of Hobart's leadership in responding to the interaction between planning policy and housing affordability. We support the proposed amendment as a proportionate measure that prioritises the use of residential zoning for housing, while recognising the need for locally tailored responses to housing market pressures.