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Inquiry into Planning Bill 2022 report

The Chair of the Standing Committee on Planning, Transport and City Services, Ms Jo Clay MLA, today tabled the Committee’s report on its Inquiry into Planning Bill 2022.

The Committee’s report made 49 recommendations covering a broad range of issues in relation to the Bill.

Ms Jo Clay MLA said, ‘Due to the significant reform of the ACT’s planning system proposed in the Bill, it was important for our Committee to conduct this inquiry to review this piece of legislation.’

‘The Committee consulted widely across community councils, environmental organisations, housing industry groups, residential associations and individual citizens, receiving 65 submissions and hearing from 57 individuals and organisations across two days of hearings.’

‘The Committee wishes to extend its appreciation to all inquiry participants for their engagement throughout the inquiry process and for the valuable contributions they made in assisting and informing the Committee's deliberations.’

The Committee’s report is available on the Assembly’s webpage at https://www.parliament.act.gov.au/parliamentary-business/in-committees/recent-reports

Under the Assembly’s standing orders, the ACT Government is required to respond to committee reports within four months of tabling.

22 December 2022

STATEMENT ENDS.

Committee Chair, Ms Jo Clay MLA on (02) 6205 0131

Acting Committee Secretary, Ms Miona Ikeda, on (02) 6205 0199 or at LACommitteePTCS@parliament.act.gov.au