Implementation of The Spit Master Plan Bill 2019
Bill Story
The journey of this bill through Parliament, including debate and recorded votes.
Referred to State Development, Natural Resources and Agricultural Industry Development Committee
▸20 members spoke19 support1 mixed
As shadow minister, contributed to the debate on the Spit Master Plan implementation.
“I rise to continue my contribution on the Implementation of The Spit Master Plan Bill.”— 2020-02-19View Hansard
As Minister, moved the second reading and defended the bill as facilitating implementation of the Spit Master Plan, accepting all committee recommendations and announcing amendments to implement them.
“This special purpose legislation supports jobs in the tourism, entertainment and recreation industries and will create a welcoming space for locals and visitors to enjoy, striking the right balance, we believe, between the environment, community values and appropriate development.”— 2020-02-18View Hansard
As committee chair, supported the bill and questioned whether the opposition truly supported the master plan process.
“Do they support this? Do they not? Do they support the process?”— 2020-02-19View Hansard
Heavily criticised the government for taking five years to produce a plan after scrapping the original ASF proposal, but did not explicitly state whether the LNP would support or oppose the bill before debate was adjourned.
“A government which scraps a project and then takes five years to provide an alternative proposal is one bereft of ideas, bereft of direction and well and truly bereft of leadership.”— 2020-02-18View Hansard
As committee member, supported the bill and its provisions to clarify land use activities and establish the three-storey height limit.
“The bill will establish the three-storey height limit to be applied to the Spit.”— 2020-02-19View Hansard
Supported the bill as implementing the Spit Master Plan.
“I am pleased to rise to speak in support of the Implementation of The Spit Master Plan Bill 2019.”— 2020-02-19View Hansard
Noted that submissions were broadly supportive of the bill.
“Submissions in relation to the bill were broadly supportive.”— 2020-02-19View Hansard
Supported the bill and praised the Gold Coast Waterways Authority's consultative approach.
“The Gold Coast Waterways Authority has earned the trust and support of the Gold Coast community.”— 2020-02-19View Hansard
Supported the bill's provisions for financial longevity of the Spit Master Plan and the Gold Coast Waterways Authority.
“In conclusion, I am supportive.”— 2020-02-19View Hansard
Supported the bill as giving the community the opportunity to shape the future of the Spit.
“I commend the bill to the House.”— 2020-02-19View Hansard
As the local member for the Spit area, spoke at length about the history and future of the site. Supported the master plan while raising questions about implementation.
“How will Labor address the increased support and planning provisions for our surf lifesavers that will be required as part of the master plan?”— 2020-02-19View Hansard
Supported the bill and the power of planning to shape communities.
“I rise to speak in support of the Spit Master Plan 2019.”— 2020-02-19View Hansard
As local Gold Coast member, spoke about the history of the Spit's development and supported the master plan.
“It was done with the fabulous support of the then National-Liberal government in Queensland.”— 2020-02-19View Hansard
As member for Broadwater (adjacent to the Spit), flagged the LNP would not oppose the bill and emphasised the importance of community engagement.
“The LNP will not be opposing it.”— 2020-02-19View Hansard
As local Gold Coast member, supported the bill and noted that people with opposing views had come together to support the master plan.
“I rise to speak in support of the Implementation of The Spit Master Plan Bill 2019.”— 2020-02-19View Hansard
Supported the bill's implementation of the Spit Master Plan.
“I rise to speak in support of the Implementation of The Spit Master Plan Bill 2019.”— 2020-02-19View Hansard
As Premier, spoke in support of the bill and thanked the community for their engagement in the master plan process.
“Today I say thank you. Thank you very much for your support because without your support this would not happen.”— 2020-02-19View Hansard
As local Gold Coast member, stated the LNP would not oppose the legislation.
“I note that those on our side of the House will not be opposing this legislation.”— 2020-02-19View Hansard
Supported the master plan for the Gold Coast Spit.
“I also rise to support the master plan for the Gold Coast Spit.”— 2020-02-19View Hansard
As Minister for State Development, replied in debate and thanked all members for their support. Outlined the detailed provisions of the bill.
“I thank all members who have provided their support for this bill.”— 2020-02-19View Hansard
Plain English Summary
Overview
This bill enables the State Government to implement The Spit Master Plan, a 2019 vision for transforming The Spit on the Gold Coast into improved public spaces with better community facilities and environmental connections. It commits $60 million in State funding and expands the Gold Coast Waterways Authority to deliver capital works.
Who it affects
Gold Coast residents and visitors will benefit from improved public spaces and recreational facilities on The Spit. Queensland landowners also benefit from a fix to planning compensation rules.
The Spit development
Creates streamlined processes to release development sites and close roads in The Spit master plan area, bypassing standard Land Act procedures. The Gold Coast Waterways Authority gains new powers to deliver a program of community infrastructure and public realm improvements.
- State can grant itself freehold title to unallocated State land in The Spit area without competition
- Minister can close roads in the area without public objection process (but must publish notice)
- Gold Coast Waterways Authority expanded to deliver 'Spit works program' of capital projects
- Authority board membership increased from 5 to up to 8 members plus chairperson and mayor
Planning compensation fix
Corrects a drafting error in the Planning Act 2016 that unintentionally limited compensation rights for landowners affected by adverse planning changes.
- Clarifies compensation available for assessable development whether or not it was assessable before the planning change
- Provides 6-month window for affected owners who missed out on compensation under the flawed wording to make claims