Hobart Workshop Committee - 16 Feb 2026 4.00pm

Topics

• Tasmania Football Club briefing puts North Hobart Oval in focus
  Council workshop discussion raised the prospect of North Hobart Oval as a future AFL Women venue and asked whether the club might contribute to future works.
  Could shape sporting infrastructure planning, venue upgrades and future funding conversations in Hobart.
• Accessibility and ticket pricing flagged in Tasmania FC discussion
  Elected members pressed for affordable and accessible membership and ticketing options for the new club.
  Pricing and access decisions will affect how widely local residents can participate in and attend games.

Decisions

• Previous minutes confirmed
  The minutes of the Open Portion of the Hobart Workshop Committee meeting held on 10 February 2026 were confirmed as an accurate record.
  Routine governance; no direct service or policy change for residents.
• No supplementary items received
  The committee resolved to deal with any supplementary items, but none were received.
  No impact on residents.
• Closed item transfer motion lost
  A procedural motion to transfer item 4.2 from the closed agenda to the open agenda was put, but the motion was lost.
  Keeps the matter closed; limits immediate public detail.

Discussion

• Tasmania Football Club briefing
  Elected members received a presentation from the Tasmania Football Club CEO and Chief Marketing Officer on the club’s briefing file and were invited to provide feedback.
  Could affect future sport, events and infrastructure planning in Hobart.
• North Hobart Oval future use
  Members noted the potential benefits of the North Hobart Oval Project, including its possible role as a future AFL Women venue, and asked whether the club would contribute to future works.
  Relevant to possible upgrades, venue use and investment at North Hobart Oval.
• Ticketing and membership affordability
  Members highlighted the importance of accessible and affordable ticketing and membership options, particularly for disadvantaged community members.
  Could influence how accessible the club is for local residents and families.
• Workshop process and limits
  The committee noted that workshop items are for information and feedback only, and generally cannot be the subject of a committee decision beyond noting the item.
  Explains why major decisions may not be made in this forum.

Impacts

• Possible future changes to North Hobart Oval and related sporting infrastructure.
• Potential affordability and accessibility implications for Tasmania Football Club tickets and memberships.
• Some agenda material remained in closed session, limiting public visibility of certain matters.

Places

• North Hobart Oval (sports facility)
  Discussed as a possible future AFL Women venue and site of possible works.
• Queens Domain (land / precinct)
  Referenced in connection with a closed item about return of land.
• Hobart (city)
  The meeting and workshop matters related to city governance and facilities.

Next

• Continue workshop consideration of the Tasmania Football Club briefing and any related facility issues.
  Future meeting / as scheduled
• If pursued, assess potential future works or funding needs associated with North Hobart Oval.
  Not specified
• Closed items to remain confidential unless separately released.
  As governed by the committee

Extract

CITY OF HOBART MINUTES THE HOBART WORKSHOP COMMITTEE MEETING OPEN PORTION MONDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2026 Minutes (Open Portion) The Hobart Workshop Committee Meeting 16/2/2026 ORDER OF BUSINESS APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE 1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY ................................................... 4 2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ................................................................ 4 3. CONSIDERATION OF SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS ................................. 4 4. INDICATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ....................................... 5 5. TRANSFER OF AGENDA ITEMS ............................................................. 5 6. REPORTS ............................................