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COMMITTEE'S REPORT

The committee tabled its report No. 15, 54th Parliament on 22 November 2012. The Bill passed with amendment on 29 November 2012.  

About the Bill

On 1 November 2012, the Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Hon Jeff Seeney MP, introduced the Economic Development Bill 2012 to the Queensland Parliament. In accordance with Standing Order 131, the Bill was referred to the State Development, Infrastructure and Industry Committee for consideration and report by 22 November 2012.

The Bill would:

• establish an Economic Development Act and a corporation sole to facilitate economic development and development for community purposes in Queensland, and establish the Commonwealth Games Infrastructure Authority
• commence the process for the transfer of planning powers of the South Bank Corporation to the Brisbane City Council, and associated measures to ensure the ongoing operation of the South Bank parklands
• clarify and improve the powers of the Coordinator-General to fast-track projects, better reflect Government policies and priorities, streamline assessment and prevent proponents from misusing the intent of the Coordinator-General’s powers
• give effect to recommendations of the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry in respect of allowing temporary water emissions from mines in the event of an emergency; and allowing an officer of Emergency Management Queensland to be appointed to coordinate State Emergency Service (SES) operations in extraordinary circumstances.

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