Exemption from Third Party ACAT Review for the Molonglo Town Centre
Planning (Molonglo Town Centre) Amendment Bill 2025
Introduced by: The Hon Chris Steel MLA (ALP) — Minister , Minister for Heritage, Minister for Planning and Sustainable Development, Minister for Transport, Treasurer
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Debate
What different members said when this bill was debated:
Leanne Castley IND
“My contribution to the debate on Molonglo town centre will be brief, as the opposition will be supporting the legislation. We are obviously keen to see the development of new homes and communities in the Molonglo Valley, as well as the delivery of infrastructure that will support those communities.”
Fiona Carrick IND
“I will be supporting the Planning (Molonglo Town Centre) Amendment Bill 2025. The Molonglo group centre is being upgraded to a town centre. This is a significant milestone, and it brings with it a range of benefits for our community. Under the National Capital Plan, town centres play a vital role in the urban hierarchy of our city.”
Jo Clay GRN
“The Greens will be supporting this bill. The bill means third party appeal rights will not apply for development applications in the Molonglo town centre other than for environmental impact statements and subdivision design applications.”
Ed Cocks LIB
“It has been a pretty long journey to get here. I amabsolutelyproudto risetodayandspeakonbehalfofallthepeopleintheMolonglo Valley who have been advocating for this for solong. It is a communitythat I have been honoured to stand alongside in the campaign for a town centre.”