MEDIA RELEASE

Inquiry into the Territory Plan and other associated documents – Report tabled

On Friday 8 March 2024, the Chair of the Standing Committee on Planning, Transport and City Services, Ms Jo Clay MLA, tabled the report on the Inquiry into the Territory Plan and associated documents.

The report makes 30 recommendations across a wide range of matters covered by the Territory Plan.

‘The Committee heard from many stakeholders in relation to the Territory Plan, including community councils, industry peak bodies, planning practitioners, residents’ associations, interested individuals and of course the ACT Government. The feedback the Committee received has been central in informing the Committee’s report, and we extend our deep appreciation to everyone who engaged with this inquiry,’ Ms Clay said.

‘The Committee looks forward to continuing to watch the progress of the Territory Plan as it evolves, and as its contribution to Canberra’s built environment start to emerge.’

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.

13 March 2024

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