The GNCA contributed to the ISCCC submission to the inquiry of the federal Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital into fostering and promoting the significance of Australia’s National Capital. We also endorse the submission of our fellow ISCCC member, the Yarralumla Residents Association. See the ISCCC submission here.
To read our comprehensive objection to the amendments to DA202240431 – S144C please click here.
Unfortunately, the new planning legislation is seriously flawed. The GNCA does not see the need for the proposed changes which are poorly conceived, poorly explained and dangerous. They are unnecessarily complex and will cause confusion and uncertainty. The introduction of discretion in applying “outcomes” has the potential for corruption. To …
The GNCA is of the view that the current discussion paper, and previous inquiries, have been daintily dancing around the elephant in the room, which is: Why does a purchaser of (say) a fridge have considerably more consumer protection, consumer protection, and ease of access to appropriate remedies, than does the purchaser of a dwelling?
In 2022 the GNCA began seeking review in ACAT of ACTPLA decisions approving three dwelling supportive housing developments in Griffith and Narrabundah. It has sought review of 5 decisions. None have so far been approved by ACAT. In the 5 cases the parties are GNCA, ACTPLA and Commissioner for Social …
