Hon Alison Xamon asks about the finalisation of the Metropolitan Region Scheme text amendment defining Bush Forever areas. The Minister's response outlines the amendment's progress and potential timelines depending on whether it's classified as a minor or major amendment.

AnsweredQoN 4515Legislative Council
Asked
16 August 2011
Portfolio
Planning

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I refer to the finalisation of Bush Forever, and ask -
(1) When will the Minister be finalising the Metropolitan Region Scheme text amendment which will define the purpose of Bush Forever areas?
(2) When is it anticipated it will be Gazetted?

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Answered
20 September 2011
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Planning
Response time
35 days
(1-2)  Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) Amendment 1082/33 - Bush Forever and Related Lands passed through both Houses of Parliament without disallowance on 17 September 2010. However, the text in Schedule 6 was in draft form only, and therefore is required to go through an additional amendment process.
The Department of Planning is currently considering advice from the State Solicitor's Office (SSO) to establish whether the MRS text amendment constitutes a minor or major amendment. If it is considered to be a minor amendment, it will be subject to an abbreviated process and should take 7 to 12 months to complete. If it is considered to be a major amendment, the process will take 18 to 24 months.
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