New Era for Planning in QueenslandThe Queensland Parliament has passed the Government’s suite of planning reform legislation after three years of extensive consultation, initiated by the previous Government and continued by the current Government.After minor amendments by the Government, in line with Committee recommendations, the following Bills received bipartisan support when passed early this morning: Planning Bill 2015Planning and Environment Court Bill 2015Planning (Consequential) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2015The Bills deliver a streamlined, 21st century planning system for Queensland – improving clarity and reducing the overall length of the legislation. The legislation likely to commence mid- 2017.Regulatory instruments to support the new legislation are being developed by the Department in consultation with industry and the community.The Property Council’s submission on the reformed planning legislation can be viewed here.
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