Our suburbs are growing, and more homes to accommodate new neighbours are a good thing. We can create well-designed, medium density development with adequate affordable housing, greenspace and public infrastructure. But to do that, we need to take power from big developers and give it back to communities.
Instead, right now the system is rigged for developer greed, not community need - from undemocratic “Priority Development Areas” to sell-offs of public land and special deals for major party donors.
This is why I’ve been calling on the State Government to overhaul the Planning Act.
Sign my petition here for a root and branch review of the Act, to improve community consultation, close loopholes, stop development on the floodplain, and make developers contribute their fair share.
Need help with a specific development in our local community?
Here's a helpful guide to making a submission on a development application.
My office can also assist with:
- Printing flyers or information to letterbox drop your neighbourhood
- Arranging a meeting to discuss the development in person
- Writing supporting submissions where the development is of high interest or concern for the local community
- Helping to organise and facilitate a community meeting to bring residents together to discuss concerns and ideas
- Other support or assistance, depending on the development - get in touch via email: [email protected] or phone: 3737 4100.