Planning exemptions and social impact requirements for 2032 Games infrastructure
Planning (Social Impact and Community Benefit) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
Private Member's BillAssembly
Introduced by: Jarrod Bleijie (LNP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Proponents must provide a social impact assessment report and community benefit agreement with development applications.
Only the applicant can appeal conditions related to social impacts.
Mediators cannot disclose information learned during community benefit agreement negotiations.
Specific 2032 Games venues and transport infrastructure are exempt from standard planning approval laws.
The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority loses its powers to acquire land and manage planning.
The assessment manager can require developers to pay for local community infrastructure.
The law limits who can start court proceedings regarding social impact reports.