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04 January 2010
The paper proposes radical extensions of state regulation into the area of telecommunications infrastructure until now the preserve of the federal sphere of government. There is no serious or plausible justification for this increased regulation.File Size:
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04 January 2010
The environmental, social and economic costs of different adaption strategies must be properly considered. Strong credible property rights are crucial to securing sustained and ongoing investment. The willingness of individuals and the private sector to bear some risk when acquiring and dealing with property assets should be recognised.File Size:
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21 December 2009
We would be concerned at any decision to refuse a rezoning based wholly or in part on a draft master plan prepared by a private sector airport operator. Such a decision would set an inappropriate precedent that might affect development generally in NSW and Australia.File Size:
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27 November 2009
The bills very narrow and overly technical definition of property developer will ensure that the ban on developer donations is weak, ineffective and will fail to re-build confidence in government decision-making.File Size:
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18 November 2009
This legislation expressly seeks to overturn a judgment of the NSW Court of Appeal. The Valuer-General has been wrongly assuming that a property owner had the right to erect an entirely new, modern, building in place of the existing building. To make valuations in this way, is to tax the owners of heritage affected properties for a right they do not have.File Size:
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13 November 2009
This proposed regulation retrospectively turns viable investments into loss-making projects with the stroke of a pen.File Size:
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16 October 2009
We do not support the proposed severe restriction on car parking.File Size:
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15 October 2009
The not-in-my-backyard [NIMBY] group claims the absence of new transport infrastructure justifies their opposition to new homes. Major improvements to Sydneys transport network would smooth the way for Sydneys growth, but Sydney will need to cope with extra housing with or without new transport infrastructure. Theres no doubt that the congestion cancer is squeezing the life out of our city. However, this is nothing compared to a Sydney with no new homes. That would be a social and economic disaster of epic proportions.File Size:
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12 October 2009
It will be more difficult for Sydney to the accommodate new housing made necessary by anticipated population growth and demographic change without new and expanded transport infrastructure. The more that is invested in new, well-planned transport infrastructure, the easier it will be for Sydney to respond to the growth challenge it faces. Furthermore increased co-ordinated investment will also inspire business confidence and encourage private sector investment in transport-orientated urban development projects.File Size:
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