Tasmania

TAS COMMITTEE

The TAS Committee gives members the opportunity to develop strategies to tackle local issues as well as contribute to the national agenda. Committee participants are often called upon to represent Consult Australia in local engagement activities (including meetings with government agencies etc). The list of current TAS Committee participants is available on our roundtables, committees & forums page.

OUR INFLUENCE - FORUMS

One of the ways we influence, government stakeholders in particular, is by actively participating in forums. Our ability to secure seats at these forums demonstrates that Consult Australia is recognised as an essential stakeholder. In Tasmania, Consult Australia engages with government Ministers, departments, agencies and corporations on a broad range of issues – as detailed below. At these, Consult Australia is generally represented by Jane, our Tas Manager although there is significant opportunities for our members to attend to represent the industry. If you would like to be involved in these, please contact Jane to find out more.

Consult Australia & Infrastructure Tasmania Forum

Established in 2021, by mutual agreement between Infrastructure Tasmania and Consult Australia. Topics covered include procurement and contracting and aligning workplace resources to the forward pipeline of projects. Meetings are currently held monthly with Consult Australia attendees being the Tas Manager and representatives of the Tas Committee.

Consult Australia & State Growth Standing Meeting

Established in 2021, by mutual agreement between the Department of State Growth and Consult Australia. Topics covered include insurance, procurement and contracting, panel arrangements (and barriers to participation) and capacity issues. Meetings are currently held bi-monthly with Consult Australia attendees being the Tas Manager and representatives of the Tas Committee.

Consult Australia & Treasury and Finance Quarterly Meeting

Established in 2021, by mutual agreement between the Department of Treasury and Finance and Consult Australia. Topics covered include insurance, procurement and contracting and prequalification (including barriers to participation). Meetings are currently held quarterly with Consult Australia attendees being the Tas Manager and representatives of the Tas Committee.

Consult Australia & TasWater Meetings

Established in 2021, by mutual agreement between TasWater and Consult Australia. Topics covered include insurance, procurement methods, contract terms and conditions and panel arrangements. Meetings are currently held quarterly with Consult Australia attendees being the Head of Policy and Government Relations, Tas Manager and representatives of the Tas Committee.

State Roads Industry Consultative Group

Established by the Department of State Roads and attended by Consult Australia, the Civil Contractors Federation Tas, Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia and Australian Flexible Pavement Association. Topics are focussed on the planning and delivery of roads projects in Tasmania. Meetings are currently held ad-hoc with Consult Australia attendees being two representatives of the Tas Committee.