MEDIA RELEASE

Inquiry into the Property Developers Bill 2023

The Standing Committee on Planning, Transport and City Services has announced it will be undertaking an inquiry into the Property Developers Bill 2023.

The Bill itself functions as the terms of reference for the inquiry and is available on the Committee website https://www.parliament.act.gov.au/parliamentary-business/in-committees/committees/ptcs/inquiry-into-property-developers-bill-2023

‘This legislation seeks to introduce a number of new measures, including a regime for licencing and regulating property developers, and a framework for liability for rectifying defects,’ said Jo Clay MLA, Committee Chair. ‘The Committee is seeking input from anyone interested in this Bill, including industry stakeholders, peak bodies, community organisations, and the public. Given property developers are an integral part of constructing Canberra’s homes, offices and business accommodation it is important to ensure that the public can have confidence in the measures in this Bill, including the regulatory scheme it proposes.’

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

Submissions close 16 February 2024.

Public hearings will be conducted on Thursday 7 March 2024.

15 December 2023

STATEMENT ENDS.

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

Committee Secretary, James Bunce on (02) 6205 0199 or at LACommitteePTCS@parliament.act.gov.au