New Absolute Privilege Protections for Specific Publications (Defamation)
Greater Cities Commission Repeal Bill 2023
1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The law changes which publications are protected by absolute privilege in defamation cases.
The Greater Sydney Region Plan now only applies to designated Sydney districts.
The plan still serves as the strategic plan for the Six Cities Region.
Planners no longer need support from the Greater Cities Commission when preparing certain statements.
The legal definitions for the Six Cities Region and designated Sydney districts are removed from the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.