Regional fact-finding starts in Tassie

A FEDERAL Parliament inquiry into regional Australia is starting its investigations by touring and meeting with regional business and community members in Tasmania.

House of Representatives Select Committee on Regional Australia Chair Tony Pasin saidTassie was the perfect place to start an inquiry into the regions.

"We want to hear about what works, and what doesn’t," Mr Pasin said.

"We will be visiting local success stories in the Launceston and Hobart areas, including innovative economic development group Bell Bay Advanced Manufacturing Zone and startup hub Enterprize.

"In Hobart, we will explore the 'MONA effect' and hear about how regional areas can benefit from tourism dollars – and the challenges such a shift can create," he said.

Roundtable discussions on Regional Business and Regional Community will be held in Launceston, and a roundtable discussion on Regional Tourism will be held in Hobart.

Community members are encouraged to attend and speak to the Committee as part of the roundtable discussions, and can contact the secretariat for more information.

Information on the Committee’s work, including submissions and public hearing programs, may be found on the Committee’s webpage.

Regional Business Roundtable

Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2020
Time: 10.30am to 11.45am
Location: George Town Library Hub, 12 Elizabeth St, George Town

Regional Community Roundtable

Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2020
Time: 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Location: Macquarie House, 92 Cameron St, Launceston

Regional Tourism Roundtable

Date: Thursday, 12 March 2020
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Location: Eros Room, Museum of Old and New Art, 655 Main Rd, Berriedale

The roundtable discussions will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live.

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