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About Council

The 1850s saw the introduction of responsible government in Tasmania and the establishment of municipal administration, in the form of a general purpose locally-elected Council.

Careers at the City of Hobart

Discover career opportunities at City of Hobart

Communications, complaints, and feedback

The City of Hobart operates under a Customer Service Charter which specifies the principles relating to services we provide.

Contact us

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Council and Committee meetings

This section of the website includes information about Council and Committee meetings, presenting petitions, and access to live audio recordings.

Elected Members

There are 12 elected members who represent the businesses and residents of the City of Hobart.

Fees and charges

Provides a full listing of the City's fees and charges register.

Forms

Provides a list of City of Hobart forms.

Legislation and by-laws

The City of Hobart is established, and operates, pursuant to legislation. This page contains information about the various acts and regulations that govern our operations, as well as links to the by-laws enforced by the City of Hobart.

News, publications and announcements

Find out what's happening in the City of Hobart

Strategies and plans

This section contains information about many of the strategies and plans developed by the City of Hobart.

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Contact us

Customer Service Centre 

16 Elizabeth Street Hobart
Mon–Fri, 8.15 am – 5.15 pm
03 6238 2711
coh@hobartcity.com.au

Hobart Town Hall

Town Hall, Macquarie Street Hobart
GPO Box 503
Hobart Tasmania 7001

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Acknowledgement

The City of Hobart acknowledges the Tasmanian Aboriginal People as the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of lutruwita, Tasmania.  We pay our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and to their Elders past, present and emerging.  

 

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