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NSW state government stops councillors determining development approvals

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As of 1 March, the NSW state government has stopped councillors in Canada Bay from determining the outcomes of any development approvals (DAs). The excuse is to stop corruption. The “solution” is to remove the democratic influence of councils on development across Canada Bay, with the NSW government grabbing control and planning laws made even …

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Candidates for Canada Bay Council election announced

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Canada Bay Greens are fielding a diverse team of candidates for the upcoming Council elections on 9 September. Heading the team is Charles Jago who is also running as the Greens mayoral candidate.  He is supported Alysha Hardy, James Okeby, Pauline Tyrrell and Steve Maxwell. During the 30 years Charles has lived in the Council …

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VULNERABLE APARTMENT OWNERS SERVED UP TO BIG DEVELOPERS

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July 16, 2015 By John Kaye   Proposed changes to NSW’s strata title laws would see many elderly and vulnerable apartment owners turfed out of their homes to fatten up the profits of developers and other residents, according to Greens NSW MP John Kaye. Innovation and Better Regulation Minister Victor Dominello released draft legislation yesterday that would allow …

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Anglicare Australia’s Rental Affordability Snapshot

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On 30th April 2012, Ms. Kasy Chambers  (executive director) released a report on how affordable it is to rent in Australia. The report, entitled: “Rental Affordability Snapshot” demonstrates how the private market has failed Australians from a low socio economic background. On a weekend in April 2012, Anglicare agencies undertook research of rental properties that …

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