Stricter Consultation Rules for Regional Communities
Regional Communities (Consultation Standards) Bill 2024
1st House
2nd House
Law
Links to official parliament websites
Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Agencies must hold a consultation period that lasts at least 28 days.
Fines of up to $25,000 can be imposed on agencies that don’t follow the rules.
Consultation documents must be written in plain, easy-to-understand language.
Agencies need to publish impact assessments that explain how decisions affect regional communities.
A dedicated committee is established to oversee and enforce these consultation standards.