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Inquiry into land development and planning in Western Australia

Select Committee into Land Development and Planning in Western Australia· 16 June 2026inquiry_report

This interim report from the Select Committee into Land Development and Planning in Western Australia requests an extension of its reporting deadline. The Committee, established in August 2025, is investigating land use planning, transactions, and development in WA, focusing on optimality, efficiency, integrity, and probity of state agency decisions. Due to the broad terms of reference, 452 submissions, and 18 hearings, the Committee requires more time to gather evidence and deliberate on comple

Impact

This report primarily impacts the parliamentary process by extending the timeline for the committee's final report. It signals that the issues under investigation are complex and require thorough examination. Ultimately, the findings of the full report will likely impact state government agencies involved in land planning and transactions, developers, and potentially the public through changes to planning policies and development outcomes.

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