The State Budget Community Consultation process provides the opportunity for peak community organisations, individuals and other organisations, to provide advice regarding:
- the environment in which you or your organisation currently operates;
- identification of services that you or your organisation considers should be a high priority to the Government;
- identification of instances where Government goods and services could be delivered more effectively, in a better way, or more successfully;
- identification of instances where Government goods and services could be delivered more efficiently that is, at a lower cost or in a timelier manner;
- identification of instances where savings could be achieved by either ceasing activities or changing the way in which Government activities are performed or delivered;
- identification of options for the funding of goods and services; and
- the impact of State taxes and charges within the context of the organisation's current role within the Tasmanian community or opportunities to streamline taxes and charges.
All community groups and individuals can make submissions to the State Budget Community Consultation process.
The community consultation process is coordinated by the Department of Treasury and Finance, with submissions considered by the relevant Agencies.
When are submissions due?
The Community Consultation process opens on 11 November 2024.
Your submission must be received by Treasury by 22 December 2024.
Submissions must be lodged via email to communityconsultation@treasury.tas.gov.au.
Early consultation with relevant Ministers and their departments is encouraged, as input from community groups must be incorporated in agency submissions which are due in mid-January 2025.
What should I include in my submission?
Submissions must include the official cover page (one per submission).
There are no mandatory inclusions or specific requirements for submissions. However, the information included in the body of the submission should provide supporting details, information and commentary in relation to any recommendations.
Treasury has developed a set of guidelines to assist in the preparation of written submissions, including providing the context in which the 2025-26 Budget will be developed.
All parties making a submission are strongly encouraged to review and consider these guidelines through the development of their submissions.
2025-26 State Budget Community Consultation Guidelines (PDF 386Kb)
2025-26 Community Consultation Cover Page (DOCX 289Kb)
What happens next?
Treasury will acknowledge receipt for your submission and forward it to relevant agencies.
Agencies will then consider your submission as they develop their own submissions. Agencies or Ministers may contact you to further discuss your submission.