Media release

New inquiry into the Urban Forest and Planning Amendment Bill 2026

The Standing Committee on Transport and City Services has announced it will be undertaking an inquiry into the Urban Forest and Planning Amendment Bill 2026.

“This bill aims to reform the way that regulated and public trees are managed in the ACT,” said Mr Peter Cain, Committee Chair. “It follows a wide ranging review of the Urban Forest Act 2023, which sought to explore greater alignment between the Act and the ACT Government’s infrastructure and housing priorities.”

Mr Cain continued, “The Committee encourages anyone with an interest in these reforms to make a submission to the inquiry.”

The Terms of Reference for the inquiry are available on the inquiry webpage.

Information about how to make a submission is available on the Assembly website.

Submissions close on 3 August 2026.

19 June 2026

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