Minister intervention could lead to dangerous precedent

Last year, the Government expanded the DFP with clause 53.22 for commercial projects that will provide a "significant contribution" to Victoria's economy

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Minister intervention could lead to dangerous precedent
Last year the community rallied to save the Kitty Miller Bay area from a proposed tourism development. This could have been overturned under new powers used by the Planning Minister. Lawyers say the new power will "reduce decision-making autonomy for councils" and will see a more "interventionist government approach to planning".

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