South Australian Numbered Acts South Australian Numbered Acts23—Steps regarding change in intended use of land
(1) If land within the
Adelaide Park Lands occupied by the Crown or a State authority is no longer
required for any of its existing uses, the Minister must ensure that a report
concerning the State Government's position on the future use and status of the
land is prepared within the prescribed period.
(2) A report under
subsection (1) must include information on the condition of the land and
on the action (if any) that would be required in order to make the land
suitable for public use as park lands.
(3) The Minister must,
after the completion of a report under subsection (1), cause copies of
the report—
(a) to
be laid before both Houses of Parliament; and
(b) to
be furnished to the Adelaide City Council.
(4) The Minister must,
either during or after the completion of the report required under
subsection (1), enter into discussions with the Adelaide City Council
about whether the land should be placed under the care, control and management
of the Council.
(5) If—
(a) the
Adelaide City Council considers that the Minister has failed to prepare a
report in accordance with subsection (1); or
(b) a
dispute arises between the Minister and the Adelaide City Council in
connection with the operation of subsection (4),
the Minister or the Council may refer the matter to the Environment, Resources
and Development Committee of the Parliament.
(6) The Environment,
Resources and Development Committee may, on a referral under
subsection (5)—
(a)
inquire into the matter as it thinks fit;
(b) make
any determination or recommendation that it thinks appropriate with a view to
resolving the matter;
(c) make
any report to Parliament that it thinks appropriate in the circumstances of
the particular case.