Emma Riley & Associates

What Era Advisory Does

Era Advisory operates as a strategic planning and environmental consultancy based in Tasmania. The firm combines planning expertise with environmental science and community engagement services. Era Advisory works across four main service areas to support projects from initial feasibility through to operational phases.

Planning and Environmental Approvals

The practice delivers end-to-end planning and environmental approvals across Tasmania under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993. Era Advisory manages development applications and environmental impact assessments for diverse project types. The team handles approvals processes that require coordination between multiple regulatory frameworks and agencies.

• Development applications and planning permits
• Environmental impact assessments and studies
• Project feasibility and risk assessment
• Regulatory compliance and approval coordination

Policy and Strategic Planning Services

Era Advisory prepares policy advice and strategic planning documents that translate legislative requirements into practical guidance. The firm develops spatial strategies that integrate environmental and social considerations with land use planning. Policy work includes analysis of planning schemes and regulatory frameworks to improve system outcomes.

• Planning policy development and review
• Spatial strategy preparation
• Legislative analysis and compliance advice
• Strategic land use planning

Community Engagement and Consultation

The team designs and facilitates community consultation processes for planning and environmental projects. Era Advisory provides engagement services that support social licence development and stakeholder participation. The firm works with government and private sector clients to deliver authentic consultation programs that meet regulatory requirements.

• Community consultation design and facilitation
• Stakeholder engagement strategies
• Social impact assessment
• Public participation program management

Service Areas

Era Advisory serves clients across Tasmania from its base in Hobart. The firm works with state and local government agencies alongside private sector developers and community organisations. Project experience covers urban, rural and coastal environments throughout the state.