Hansard debates

Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) tabled following statement in accordance with Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006:

In accordance with section 28 of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (the charter), I make this statement of compatibility with respect to the Planning and Building Legislation Amendment (Housing Affordability and Other Matters) Bill 2017.

In my opinion, the Planning and Building Legislation Amendment (Housing Affordability and Other Matters) Bill 2017, as introduced to the Legislative Council, is compatible with the human rights protected by the charter. I base my opinion on the reasons outlined in this statement.

Overview of the bill

The main purposes of the Planning and Building Legislation Amendment (Housing Affordability and Other Matters) Bill 2017 (bill) are to amend the Planning and Environment Act 1987 to facilitate affordable housing supply; modify the requirements for determining certain applications to amend wind farm permits; and make miscellaneous amendments to the Building Act 1993 and the Building Amendment (Enforcement and Other Measures) Act 2017.

Human rights issues

There are no human rights protected under the charter that are relevant to this bill. I therefore consider that this bill is compatible with the charter.

The Hon. Philip Dalidakis, MP
Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade