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NOISE TAS is an independent, non-profit,
non-political body. The organisation aims to operate in the interests of all
members of the community, regardless of age, race or religion.
Develop a reputation as an informed, supportive and
positive community group, voluntarily working towards achieving a more
efficient, lawful means of reducing intrusive residential noise, thereby
reducing the incidence of neighbourhood reprisals or disharmony.
In all matters, act honestly and lawfully, and with
the highest integrity. Handle all public inquiries and communications in
strict confidence, unless otherwise authorised.
Encourage members of the public who are affected by
noise problems to, in the first instance, devise an individual plan of noise
resolution which may provide the best chance of having their particular
problem solved peacefully and harmoniously.
Educate the public about the possible dangers which
can follow if they (complainants) decide to directly approach noise
offenders in an endeavour to resolve noise problems themselves, without
first seeking discreet assistance from authorised officers.
Provide telephone and email support/information for
noise-affected members of the community.
If requested, and providing all available lawful
means of obtaining noise relief have been exhausted, provide advocacy on
behalf of citizens who may need additional support.
Encourage government authorities to quickly,
efficiently and firmly carry out their lawful responsibilities on behalf of
distressed complainants, to prevent escalation and/or deterioration of
complainants’ health and quality of life.
On request, provide members of the public with copies
of research information and resource materials held by NOISE TAS, and
details of any known alternative lawful avenues for achieving relief.
Seek to further develop membership of NOISE TAS in an
endeavour to achieve the collective ability to influence government policy,
at all levels, thereby providing more efficient means of intrusive
residential noise reduction.
Carry out ongoing research and collate up-to-date
information about the adverse health effects of intrusive, unwanted
community noise.
Carry out ongoing research and collate up-to-date
information regarding the latest effective methods of urban noise control
elsewhere in the world.
Inform and educate relevant noise control authorities
about results of research undertaken by NOISE TAS on behalf of Tasmanian
citizens who demand peaceful residential environments.
Reduce the risk of adverse health effects and
diminished state of well-being experienced by sufferers of urban noise by
achieving changes in present attitudes and behaviour, both on the part of
the community and noise control authorities.
Influence attitudes of government officers towards
implementing comprehensive, continual education of the general public about
the unacceptability and unlawfulness of causing intrusive noise in urban
environments, and the known possible adverse health consequences which often
ensue for those who are exposed to unwanted noise.
Maintain existing relationships with, and exchange of
information between, world-wide network of noise pollution professionals.
By publicly advertising the existence of NOISE TAS,
increase awareness in the community that unwanted, intrusive noise is
unlawful in residential areas.
Work towards ensuring that all public authorities
educate and inform citizens, particularly children, about the serious
dangers to hearing from exposure to amplified and high decibel sounds.
Encourage designated noise authorities to regularly
check decibel levels in all public venues.
Strive towards expansion of NOISE TAS into all
Australian States.
Remember, noise can be a
danger to your health.
NOISE TAS INC, P.O. Box 1050, Rosny Park,
Tasmania 7018
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