Intergovernmental Relations and Advocacy Framework 2023-2027

The Intergovernmental Relations and Advocacy Framework is designed to enhance the City's ongoing relationships with other levels of government, and to improve the City's capacity to advocate for decisions and resources that meet the needs of the Hobart community.

Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other levels of government is a critical piece of City business. As the only level of government not recognized in the Australian Constitution, we rely on state and federal governments to enable our operational effectiveness and long-term sustainability.

A key objective of the Framework and Strategy is to diversify the Council's financial revenue by advocating for and securing additional grants, funding and resources to help achieve the City's strategic objectives.

The scope and strategic objectives of the Framework and Strategy are also in line with the core responsibilities for local government as set out in the Local Government Act 1993 (Tas); in particular, subsections 20(1) and 20(3).

Intergovernmental Relations and Advocacy Framework 2023 - 2027(PDF, 6MB)