Rethinking and modernising the Federation is not just a reallocation of responsibility, but a complete reshaping of the relationship.

The traditional approach to governance needs to be re-engineered to remove duplication and deliver efficiencies.

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Media Releases

• 01 Mar 10 Certainty needed for Victoria’s planning system VIC
• 18 Feb 10 Coalition’s plan for Infrastructure NSW welcome NSW
• 08 Feb 10 Councils stockpile $500 million in unspent development levies NSW
• 06 Feb 09 Local Authority Reform WA
• 20 Jan 09 Property Industry Alarm at Proposed “Community Panels” QLD
• 01 Dec 08 Property Council welcomes new Lord Mayor VIC
• 06 Nov 08 Depoliticised planning panels welcome NSW
• 11 Apr 08 No more pork pies please LGSA NSW
• 14 Mar 08 Independent panels to alleviate conflict of interest VIC
• 12 Mar 08 6 points to election success NT
• 05 Mar 08 New Wollongong admin must focus on 5 key areas NSW
• 04 Mar 08 Council sacking is opportunity for fresh start NSW
• 20 Feb 08 PCA commends giving Wollongong the Advantage NSW
• 06 Feb 08 Commonwealth has hands-on role in Canberra’s future ACT
• 10 Oct 07 QEII sales process must never be repeated ACT
• 10 Oct 07 Separate councillors from DA approvals! WA
• 14 Sep 07 Property sector backs local gov't reform WA
• 11 Sep 07 Mayoral contenders face up to property sector WA
• 02 Aug 07 Property Council welcomes new department VIC
• 30 Jul 07 Brumby needs to be decisive, says the PCA VIC
• 27 Jul 07 LGAQ must accept umpire's ruling & move on QLD
• 27 Jul 07 Major challenges ahead for next Premier VIC
• 27 Nov 06 It's time for the Bracks government to deliver VIC
• 03 May 06 Introduction of planning reforms to Parliament SA
• 20 Apr 06 A reform roadmap for Lennon & Hidding TAS
• 20 Mar 06 Re-election of Rann Gov't welcome SA
• 14 Feb 06 A reform roadmap for Kerin and Rann SA
• 10 Nov 05 Time for ACT Gov't to open Canberra for business ACT
• 19 Oct 05 Canberra Central Taskforce report received by Gov't ACT
• 09 Jun 05 Australia on the move...and policy on the run RDC
• 09 Jun 05 Govt’s commitment to local council overhaul QLD
• 01 Mar 05 Neighbourhood planning: The right growth QLD
• 10 Feb 05 PCA praises Gov't on borrowing solution QLD
• 20 Nov 02 Business groups set election priorities NSW
• 01 Oct 02 Property Council congratulates Bracks Gov't VIC
• 15 Aug 02 Government hides behind local councils QLD
• 21 Jun 02 Govt disharmony still an issue for Brisbane roads QLD
• 19 Jun 02 Metropolitan Strategy - Gov't's chance to get it right VIC
• 15 Feb 02 Beattie gives PPPs the green light QLD
• 15 Dec 01 Gov't disharmony hurting Brisbane public transport QLD
• 01 Dec 01 Infrastructure plan strives for greater economic development QLD
• 28 Nov 01 PCA warns of third party appeals cost WA
• 15 Oct 01 No smoking: QLD finally catches up QLD
• 07 Aug 01 Gov't bill fails to ensure speedy resolution of appeals WA
• 05 Jul 01 Council debt renews call for amalgamations NSW
• 28 Jun 01 PCA calls for minister for the capital city WA
• 20 Feb 01 Call for Cabinet restructure QLD
• 14 Feb 01 Local Gov't revenue raising powers QLD
• 09 Jan 01 Local government review NSW
• 31 Aug 00 Revise planning appeal models! WA

Submissions

• 17 Dec 09 Support for Development Expert Panels in WA WA
• 16 Nov 09 Property Council 2010 – 2011 Pre-Budget submission ACT
• 16 Nov 09 State agency approvals remain a problem NSW
• 13 Oct 09 Gosford City Council Sea Level Rise Policy NSW
• 10 Sep 09 Inquiry into ACT Government Procurement ACT
• 04 Sep 09 Submission to the South Australian Competitiveness Council SA
• 03 Sep 09 Is the Sustainable Planning Bill truly sustainable? QLD
• 27 Aug 09 Residential Development Code SA
• 30 Jul 09 Planning reform will work if LGA’s review schemes WA
• 14 Jun 09 Kick start NSW pre budget submission NSW
• 15 May 09 Building a better planning system consultation paper WA
• 19 Jan 09 Pre-Budget '09: A Roadmap to Smarter Regulation NAT
• 19 Jan 09 Pre-Budget '09: Modernising Metropolitian Governance NAT
• 19 Jan 09 Pre-Budget '09: Modernising the Federation NAT
• 19 Jan 09 Pre-Budget '09: Streamlining Development Assessment NAT
• 19 Jan 09 Pre-Budget '09: The DAF Leading Practice Model NAT
• 19 Feb 08 Electoral and Political Party Funding Inquiry NSW
• 12 Oct 07 Property Council 2008-09 Pre-Budget Submission ACT
• 02 Jul 07 Draft Amendment to SEPP (Seniors Living) 2004 NSW
• 24 May 07 Submission to the Local Government Reform Commission QLD
• 27 Apr 07 A New Direction for Local Government NSW
• 09 Jan 07 Elector Representation Review SA
• 29 Nov 04 Submission on City of Sydney Signage DCP NSW
• 07 Feb 01 Melbourne City Council- Representational Review VIC