Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

PLANNING (GENERAL) REGULATION 2023 (NO 20 OF 2023) - REG 13

    (1)     In preparing a scoping document for a development proposal, the territory planning authority—

        (a)     must consult with the referral entities prescribed under section 33 or section 34 for the development application for the proposal; and

        (b)     may consult with the public and any other entity.

Examples—other entities

1     a territory-owned corporation

2     the director‑general of an administrative unit not mentioned in s 34

3     a NSW local council

4     a government department or body established under a Commonwealth or NSW Act

5     a non-government organisation

6     an expert in a relevant environmental matter

    (2)     However, the territory planning authority must not consult with an entity if it is the proponent of the development proposal.