http://www.service.tas.gov.auWed, 19 Jun 2013 21:54:01 ESTFunnelbackhttp://www.alrc.gov.au/inquiries/copyright-and-digital-economyThe Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has released the second consultation paper for public comment as part of the Inquiry about Copyright law. Submissions can be lodged via on online submission form, closing 31 Julyhttp://www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/climatechange/adapting/adapting_to_climate_change_in_tasmania_consultation_reportThe report includes the Adapting to Climate Change in Tasmania Issues Paper plus responses from the public and meetings with stakeholders. Downloadable report discusses how Tasmania can best approach adapting to future climate impactshttp://www.dpipwe.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/WebPages/CYAA-98F9MQ?openThese Regulations legislate the standards contained in the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines: Land Transport of Livestock and make them legally enforceable. Commences on 15 June 2013http://www.disabilitycareaustralia.gov.au/DisabilityCare Australia is the national disability insurance scheme. From 1 July 2013, DisabilityCare Australia begins in Tasmania for young people aged 15-24. Over the next three years, young people with a permanent disability will be able to access the scheme when they turn 15 years oldhttp://www.electricity.tas.gov.au/expressions-of-interest-for-the-sale-of-aurora-energys-retail-customer-base/The Tasmanian government’s electricity reform program's transition to full retail competition on 1 January 2014 by conducting a sale process for Aurora Energy’s retail customer base with expressions of interest closing Friday 12 July 2013http://www.dorset.tas.gov.au/page.aspx?u=340List of events for the Dorset municipalityhttp://www.dpipwe.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/ThemeNodes/LBUN-7VR3TX?openGeneral information on animal welfare in Tasmania, with links to legislation, and animal welfare standards for a range of farmed and hunted animalshttp://www.forestsagreement.tas.gov.au/responding-to-change/sawmillers-exit-packageThe Commonwealth and Tasmanian Governments have agreed to implement this program to assist eligible sawmillers that have traditionally relied on native forest sawlog supply from State Forest to either exit the native forest industry or transition their business to a more sustainable footing by accessing long term supply contracts for public native sawlogs. Includes guidelines and submissions close Friday 19 July 2013http://www.hobartcity.com.au/Council/About_Council/Council_Projects/Sandy_Bay_Walking_and_Cycling_Project/Information about Sandy Bay Road Walking and Cycling Project with links to project documentation and drawings of concept designshttp://epa.tas.gov.au/epa/burn-brighter-this-winter-2013The project is focussed on ways to improve domestic wood heater use in specific areas. Focus areas in Geeveston and Hadspen have been chosen for the community engagement projecthttp://www.sorell.tas.gov.au/community-events/what-s-happening/item/299-sorell-planning-scheme-under-reviewA preliminary draft of the new scheme will be available for members of the community to consider from 1 June until 12 July. Written submissions on the preliminary draft planning scheme from members of the public will be accepted until the end of the consultation period.http://www.dsto.defence.gov.au/news/7011/Successful applicants undertake a 12-week research project at a DSTO establishment and will receive a tax-free stipend of $4,530. Applications close on 30 June 2013http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/?base=31611A guide to all the whales, dolphins and seals found in Tasmanian waters. App is available for downloadhttp://www.workcover.tas.gov.au/workcover_tasmania/better_work_tasmania_strategy/WorkCover Tasmania is consulting with employers and workers with an interest in work health and safety. Links to Strategy Information Paper and Stakeholder Engagement Plans and timelines showing progressive implementation to December 2016http://www.education.tas.gov.au/About_us/Pages/School-Home-Area-Maps.aspxThe Tasmanian Deptartment. of Education has released draft maps and policies for public comment (closes 30th August)http://www.electricity.tas.gov.au/retail-price-submission/A submission to the Tasmanian Economic Regulator relating to the proposed maximum prices for standard retail contracts when competition commences on 1 January 2014http://www.development.tas.gov.au/?a=76084Offers companies the opportunity to recognise their staff for their creativity. Tasmanian-owned / based building and construction industry companies are entitled to enter the award. Applications close 21 Junehttp://www.dpipwe.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/WebPages/SSKA-97P7CL?openPublic comment is invited by 1 July for the Regulatory Impact Statement that assesses the impacts of the Draft Aboriginal Heritage Protection Regulations. Downloadable documents availablehttp://www.premier.tas.gov.au/media_room/media_releases/helping_tasmanians_in_need_stay_warm_this_winterLara Gidding's launch of the Tasmanian Government's $800,000 program to provide up to 700 eligible households with a free in-home energy assessment and a range of low-cost energy efficiency upgrades and retrofitshttp://www.minister.infrastructure.gov.au/aa/releases/2013/june/aa105_2013.aspxIdentifying the major road and rail projects to be funded as part of the next Nation Building Program, which will commence in July 2014