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pdf0 Submission on Financial Assistance Grants methodology review NEW

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WSROC response to the proposed changes to Financial Assistance Grants methodology



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pdf1 WSROC Response to Commonwealth Land Affordability NEW

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WSROC’s submission on the Commonwealth Land (Affordable Housing) supports the use of suitable Commonwealth land for affordable housing, with early local government

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pdf2 SUBMISSION: Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence NEW

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WSROC’s submission to the Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence calls for local government to be recognised as a key partner in Australia’s AI transition, with
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pdf4 NSW consultation paper on minimum energy efficiency rental standards (MEERS)

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WSROC strongly supports the introduction of mandatory minimum energy efficiency rental standards (MEERS) in New South Wales.



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pdf5 NSW Data Centre Consultation Paper

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The Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils responds to the NSW Government’s Data Centre Consultation Paper (March 2026). WSROC recognises data centres as essential

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pdf6 WSROC's Response to the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Data Centres

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Response to the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Data Centres 2026: Data centres are essential infrastructure underpinning Australia’s digital economy. They enable cloud

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pdf18 Submission to the Joint Select Committee on the NSW Reconstruction Authority

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This submission has been developed based on WSROC’s own engagement with the NSW Reconstruction Authority at a strategic level, as well as select perspectives from WSROC's membership and

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pdf19 Submission: Consultation on a National Urban Policy for Australia

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The draft National Urban Policy outlines a promising pathway to collaboration on some of the most important issues impacting Australian cities and suburbs today.



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pdf20 Value of Investing in Organics Education Research Summary

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pdf22 Western Sydney International Airport Review of Health Component of Airspace and Flight Path Design Draft EIS

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The Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) approached the Centre for Health Equity Training, Research and Evaluation, UNSW to independently review the health component of the

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pdf23 Submission In Response to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport Preliminary Flight Paths

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In response to the publishing of the Draft WSIA EIS in Oct 2023 WSROC commissioned peer reviews of the acoustic and health components of the EIS. The reports are at Attachments 1 and 2 of this

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pdf24 Western Sydney International Airport WSI EIS – Acoustic Peer Review

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Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) EIS – Acoustic Peer Review



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pdf25 NSW Inquiry into the Planning System and the Impacts of Climate Change on the Environment and Communities

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WSROC's submission to the NSW Inquiry into the Planning System and the Impacts of Climate Change on the Environment and Communities



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pdf26 Current and future public transport needs in Western Sydney

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WSROC's submission of recommendations to the NSW Government’s Portfolio Committee No. 6 (Transport and the Arts) September 2023



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pdf27 Australian Government’s Consultation on a Fuel Efficiency Standard

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WSROC welcomes the opportunity to provide input into the development of the Australian Government’s Fuel Efficiency Standard for new light vehicles.

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pdf28 Submission to the 2023 Endeavour Energy Electricity Distribution Price Review

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A submission in response to Endeavour Energy’s Electricity Distribution Price Review (EDPR) for the 2024-2029 period.



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pdf29 NSW 2023 Election Issues Brief

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WSROC has identified the following issues the NSW Government should address to increase Western Sydney’s liveability, resilience and well-being.

These issues matter to our councils and

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pdf30 Review of Western Sydney Airport Draft Environmental Impact Statement - Part B Final

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Review of Western Sydney Airport Draft Environmental Impact Statement - Part B Final



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pdf31 Review of Western Sydney Airport Draft Environmental Impact Statement - Part A Final

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Review of Western Sydney Airport DraftReview of Western Sydney Airport DraftEnvironmental Impact Statement



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pdf32 Submission to the National Electric Vehicle Strategy Consultation

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WSROC provided input into the development of the Australian Government’s National Electric Vehicle Strategy.



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pdf33 WSROC's response and submission to the 2022 NSW Flood Inquiry

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WSROC welcomes the opportunity to provide a response and submission to the 2022 NSW Flood Inquiry.



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unknown34 Submission to the 2022 Collaboration Paper on Network Resilience

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WSROC's written submission to the 2022 Collaboration Paper on Network Resilience.

The Collaboration Paper is a joint publication from Australian DNSPs including Endeavour Energy, Ausgrid

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unknown35 Submission to draft NSW Design and Place SEPP

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WSROC's formal submission to the draft Place and Design SEPP planning package.



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pdf36 Natural Hazard Guideline for strategic planning submission

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WSROC commends the NSW Government’s work to integrate natural hazard resilience into strategic and urban planning systems and supports the provision of a collated resource of hazard-related

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pdf37 WSROC Tolling Inquiry Submission

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The existing tolling arrangements on Sydney’s motorways do little to address the community outcomes expected from a cosmopolitan city. The current, crude application of tolling, distance based or

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pdf38 Explanation of intended effects for a Design and Place SEPP

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WSROC welcomes the opportunity to provide a response and submission to the Explanation of Intended effect of a Design and Place SEPP released by the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and

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pdf40 Submission: Discussion Paper - A Housing Strategy for NSW

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WSROC's response to the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment's Discussion Paper: A Housing Strategy for NSW.



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pdf41 Submission: Bushfires 2019-2020

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This submission has been developed with a particular focus on the NSW Bushfire Emergency from commentary supplied by WSROC member Councils and the author’s own experiences serving as an

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pdf42 Submission: Western Sydney Aerotropolis Planning package

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This submission includes feedback and recommendations in response to the Western Sydney Aerotropolis Planning Package released by the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. It

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pdf43 Submission: Inquiry into Australia's Waste and Recycling industries

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This document outlines key insights and recommendations for the purposes of the Inquiry, drawn from WSROC Waste Strategy team's work with public sector agencies, private sector

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pdf44 Submission to the Endeavour Energy Electricity Distribution Price Review Process for 2019-2024

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This document outlines the response of the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) and its members to the proposals within the Endeavour Energy Electricity Distribution Price

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pdf45 Feedback to the Endeavour Energy Future Directions paper

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In response to Endeavour Energy's draft 2019-2014 redulatory proposal. This submission details councils' key priorities for review including: pricing transparency, contestable works, new

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pdf46 Submission: Inclusion of health and community resilience objects in the review of the NSW Planning System

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WSROC strongly endorses the inclusion of explicit reference to both ‘health and wellbeing...

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pdf47 WSROC submission on the 2019-24 NSW Framework and Approach (Public Lighting)

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Public lighting is an essential public service which councils are legally responsible for providing to the community under the Roads Act (NSW) 1993 and Local Government Act (NSW) 1993.



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pdf48 Submission: Response to the draft amendments to the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure SEPP) 2007

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pdf49 Submission: Response to the draft amendments to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act

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It is recommended that any changes to the standard format of DCPs, ensures that the issue of waste management is elevated as a consideration in the planning and development process. 



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pdf50 Submission: Response to the Draft Medium Density Design Guide and Design Code

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WSROC conditionally supports the adoption of the proposed Design Guidelines on the basis that further consideration be given to ensuring new developments will provide high level urban design,

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pdf51 WSROC submission to the Greater Sydney Commission West Draft District Plans

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pdf52 WSROC submission to the Greater Sydney Commission Central West Draft District Plan

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pdf53 WSROC submission to the Greater Sydney Commission South West Draft District Plan

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pdf54 WSROC submission to the Greater Sydney Commission Draft District Plans - waste planning and management

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pdf55 WSROC Submission to the Draft Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery (Container Deposit Scheme) Regulation 2016

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This submission is in response to the NSW EPA consultation on the

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pdf56 WSROC Submission to the NSW Government regarding the proposed Draft Climate Change Fund Strategic Plan and A Draft Plan to Save NSW Energy and Money. December 2016

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WSROC Submission to the NSW Government regarding the proposed Draft
Climate Change Fund Strategic Plan and A Draft Plan to Save NSW Energy and
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pdf57 WSROC Submission on Draft Bill and Regulatory Framework 1

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This submission is in response to the NSW Government’s Draft Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Amendment (Container Deposit Scheme) Bill 2016 and the accompanying regulatory framework.



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pdf58 WSROC Draft Report Changing Behaviour Together: NSW Waste Less, Recycle More Education Strategy 2015 – 2017

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This submission is in response to the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) draft report Changing Behaviour Together: NSW Waste Less, Recycle More Education Strategy 2015 – 2017 and has

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pdf59 WSROC National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme- Operational Review

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A number of councils in Western Sydney recycle electronic waste collected through their local government collection systems under the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS).

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pdf60 WSROC Western Sydney Airport EIS Review Submission- Waste and Recycling

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The proposed airport represents a long-term waste generating source in the western Sydney area. Stage 1 of the proposed airport involves the initial construction and operation phases, with

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pdf61 WSROC The Next Generation NSW Energy from Waste Submission

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The Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) explores the impact of Energy from Waste (EfW) technology on waste management in the Western Sydney region.



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pdf62 WSROC Submission NSW Container Deposit Scheme - Discussion Paper Review

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The NSW Government has committed to the introduction of a NSW Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) that will help the state achieve its target

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pdf63 WSROC Submission to the NSW Government regarding the proposed biodiversity conservation reform

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This submission focuses mainly on issues of greatest concern to our member councils and is not a comprehensive review of all elements of the proposed Biodiversity Reform Package. Lack of comment

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pdf64 Submission to the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development regarding the Western Sydney Airport draft EIS, December 18, 2015

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pdf65 WSROC Western Sydney Airport draft EIS submission - Waste and recycling

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pdf66 Submission to the Select Committee on the Regulation of Brothels, October 1, 2015

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pdf67 WSROC Submission to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment on the role, powers and structure of the proposed Greater Sydney Commission

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pdf68 WSROC Submission into NSW Affordable Housing Enquiry, February 2014

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pdf69 WSROC Submission to NSW Arts Policy, December 2013

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pdf70 Progressing the NSW Economic Development Framework, October 2013

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pdf71 WSROC response to DPI on The Broader WS Employment Area, August 2013

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pdf72 WSROC Response to the Local Government Act Discussion Paper, July 2013

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pdf73 Response on the Future Directions Discussion Paper, June 2013

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pdf74 Submission on the draft metropolitan strategy for Sydney, June 2013

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pdf75 WSROC Response to High Speed Rail Study, June 2013

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pdf76 WSROC Submission to the Independent Local Government Review Panel, March 2013

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pdf77 WSROC submission to the NSW Planning Review Green Paper, October 2012

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pdf78 WSROC Submission to National Food Plan, September 2012

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pdf79 Response to Strengthening Your Community - Local Government Review, September 2012

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pdf80 WSROC Submission to the NSW Government's draft NSW Long Term Transport Masterplan, October 2012

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pdf81 WSROC Response: Sydney over the next 20 years, June 2012

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pdf82 Federal cabinet briefing paper, April 2012

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pdf83 NSW Transport Master Plan Discussion Paper, April 2012

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pdf84 WSROC Submissions on Regional Action Plan, March 2012

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pdf85 WSROC Submission to review of Swimming Pool Legislation, March 2012

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pdf86 WSROC Submission to NSW Planning Review, March 2012

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pdf87 WSROC Submission to Review of NSW Waste Levy, March 2012

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pdf88 WSROC Submission to Destination 2036 LG reform process, February 2012

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Submission to the Review of LG Model Code of Conduct, January 2012

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pdf90 WSROC Submission on planning for industrial lands, September 2011

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pdf91 WSROC Submission on the North West Rail Link, September 2011

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pdf92 Submission to the issues paper to inform development of a national food plan, September 2011

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pdf93 Submission to the expert panel on the constitutional recognition of local government, November 2011

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pdf94 Affordable Housing SEPP review, March 2011

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pdf95 Submission Implementation of NSW National Building and Jobs Plan, May 2010

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pdf96 WSROC Submission to the review of the metropolitan transport plan, May 2010

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pdf97 Comment on the review of Islamic Banking, May 2011

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pdf98 Submission to the draft of the Greater Metropolitan Region Water Sharing Plan, August 2010

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pdf99 Submission to the Independent Public Inquiry Sydney’s Long Term Public Transport Plan, Sept 2009

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pdf100 Promoting Economic Growth and Competition through the Planning System

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Submission on Social Issues Inquiry into Homelessness and Low-cost Rental Accommodation

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pdf102 Response to the department of planning draft centres policy

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pdf103 Arts NSW Issues Paper for the 2010 Funding Round Program

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pdf104 Submission to Australian energy regulator draft NSW distribution determination (public lighting)

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pdf105 Review of the protection of movable cultural heritage act

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pdf106 Inquiry into the investment in public passenger infrastructure and services

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pdf107 Response to the national aviation policy green paper

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pdf108 Inquiry into the nsw planning framework

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