A Record of Action

Allison’s record as Deputy Mayor demonstrates a practical approach to leadership: identifying local issues, driving solutions, and persistently advocating for outcomes—including when action is needed from the State or Australian Governments.

Protecting What Belongs to Clarence

Protecting public, natural, cultural and community assets has been a consistent thread throughout Allison’s public life. She was instrumental in protecting the conservation values of Ralphs Bay; has advocated for the protection of Fort Direction; is a Foundation Member of the Bellerive Bluff Battery Association; has led Council motions pursuing the buy-back of Kangaroo Bay; successfully moved to remove proposed housing from Charles Hand Memorial Park; and has led action to ensure proper consideration and community consultation over the future of Bellerive Oval. Her next step is a community petition to strengthen the case for Bellerive Oval to remain in Council ownership.

Practical Hard Waste Support

After Council discontinued its annual hard waste collection, Allison personally funded a survey that attracted 1,680 responses, with 94 per cent supporting the return of a service. She successfully moved for Council to investigate alternative models and fought for tip vouchers. With the vouchers now discontinued, she will continue pursuing a practical, affordable and environmentally responsible service, particularly for residents unable to transport bulky waste themselves. Allison has also lobbied for Council to trial waste-bin lid latches to test their effectiveness in preventing bin lids opening and rubbish escaping, particularly during strong winds, and to assess the cost of providing effective latches free to local residents if the trial demonstrates they work.

Fairer Planning and Stronger Short-Stay Regulation

Drawing on her experience as a former Planning Minister, Allison has pursued practical planning reform. Her 42-Day Rule motion sought State-wide examination of a system that can force contentious development applications into delegated decisions and prevent representors from having concerns considered by elected councillors. She also led Council action seeking stronger regulation of short-stay accommodation, including registration, residential amenity and parking, safety, rating options and greater capacity for councils to manage density and location.

Young People and Families

As Chair of Council’s Youth Working Group, Allison supports more effective ways to engage young people, particularly through contemporary online and digital communication. She has supported repurposing the former Rosny Golf Course clubhouse as a youth facility and is actively working with Toy Libraries Australia to explore establishing a new toy library in Clarence.

Sport, Recreation and Active Living

As Chair of Council’s Active Living Advisory Committee, Allison wants to continue progressing the Open Space Strategy and facilities planning and audit work as the foundation for future investment. Her focus is to identify the facilities Clarence genuinely needs, properly plan and cost them, and pursue State and Australian Government funding for priorities such as the Bayview Sports Precinct.

Infrastructure That Keeps Pace with Growth

Allison believes major development must be supported by the roads, stormwater, parks, paths, sporting facilities and community infrastructure it requires. This is an integral part of a well-planned city for current and future generations.

Better Parking and Transport Connections

Allison supports better parking and Park & Ride opportunities across Clarence and improved connections to the State Government’s Derwent ferry network, making public transport a more practical option for more residents.

A Civic Centre for Clarence

Clarence does not currently have a dedicated Civic Centre. With Council staff moving to new offices at 30 Gordons Hill Road, Rosny, Allison supports properly investigating how the existing Council Chambers and surrounding precinct could become a genuine civic and community hub. Options should be carefully costed, the community consulted and external funding pursued before major expenditure is committed.

Backing Local Business

Allison supports a stronger Buy Local approach so Clarence and Tasmanian businesses and suppliers have a fair opportunity to compete for Council work, consistent with value for money and procurement requirements.

Safer Communities

Allison supported the upgrade of Council’s CCTV at the Rosny Bus Mall and has advocated to the Tasmanian Government for improved police powers to respond to youth offending, particularly the dangerous illegal use of trail bikes. Council cannot replace Tasmania Police, but it can improve the safety of public spaces and advocate strongly for effective laws and enforcement.

Responsive and Modern Local Government

Allison has supported reforms aimed at making local government more responsive and contemporary, including modern parental and other leave arrangements for councillors. She will continue pushing for timely answers to residents, clearer information, efficient services and greater accountability for how rates are spent.