New Leasing Powers and Tender Requirements for the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust
Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust Amendment Bill 2024
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Introduced by: The Hon Paul Scully MP (ALP); The Hon Penny Sharpe MLC (ALP)
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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:
Scott Farlow LIB
“I lead for the Opposition in support of the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust Amendment Bill 2024. The Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust manages trust lands in the Royal Botanic Gardens, The Domain and at various other sites across New South Wales, primarily to encourage the use of the lands by the public for enjoyment and recreation.”
Cate Faehrmann GRN
“I speak in debate on the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust Amendment Bill 2024. The bill contains some sensible amendments, and some that are of concern. The bill essentially does two things. First, it brings the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden at Mount Tomah and the Australian Botanic Garden at Mount Annan within the purview of land vested in the trust. That is sensible.”
Mark Buttigieg ALP
“In particular, I thank the Hon. Scott Farlow and Ms Cate Faehrmann. The bill amends the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust Act 1980 to make sure that the trust continues to serve the people and communities of New South Wales by increasing the terms for commercial leases and licences on trust land, and by updating the description of the land that the trust is responsible for overseeing.”
News articles and press releases
Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust Amendment Bill 2024
Mr PAUL SCULLY, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces — 2024-09-25
The Royal Botanical Garden is a heritage‑listed, 30‑hectare jewel opened in 1816 and is the oldest scientific institution in Australia. The gardens and The Domain are open every day of the year and access is free. Its location on Sydney Harbour near the Sydney Opera House and the large parkland on The Domain make it one of the most visited attractions in Sydney. The bill amends the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust Act 1980 to increase the term for leases and licences, and to update the description of the land the trust is responsible for overseeing.