Government changes to planning laws may make developments easier - but do they deny due process?

Caleb Cluff
Updated October 14 2021 - 9:53am, first published 5:00am

Ratepayers who wish to formally object to state or local government projects will find their avenues limited to council 'feedback forums' and 'community information sessions' rather than having any legal, enforceable recourse to administrative authorities such as VCAT, under new amendments to Victorian planning provisions.

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Caleb Cluff

Caleb Cluff

Senior Journalist, The Courier

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