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Program published for flood insurance inquiry hearing in Devonport, Tasmania

House of Representatives < 1 min read

The House Standing Committee on Economics has published the program for its upcoming public hearing in Devonport, Tasmania, as part of its inquiry into insurers’ responses to 2022 major floods claims.

The hearing will be held in the Aberdeen Room at the Paranaple Convention Centre on Wednesday 17 July, from 9.30 am to 1 pm, and will include evidence from local councils, business associations and residents.

The hearing program is available on the inquiry website.

For further information contact the Committee secretariat on 02 6277 4707 or email [email protected].

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Committee Chair
Dr Daniel Mulino MP
02 6277 4311
[email protected]

For more information about the Economics Committee and its flood inquiry, visit its website, where you can read submissions and get details for upcoming public hearings. You can track the committee’s work and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track Committee’ button on the bottom right-hand side of the page.

 

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