Marion Nicklason
IN response to the proposed changes to the RPDC public participation process, contact was made with the International Association for Impact Assessments.

The following is a link to the International Association for Impact Assessment – Public Participation Best Practices document:

http://www.iaia.org/modx/assets/files/SP4%20web.pdf

Public Participation in Impact Assessments is a key ingredient for effective outcomes in planning and development. Public participation is also integral and essential for democratic processes to be credible.

Marion Nicklason
Convenor – Tasmanians for a Healthy Democracy
www.tashealthydemocracy.com