HILLS FACE ZONE

The Hon. M. PARNELL (15:02): I have a supplementary question, just so that I understand the minister's response. Is his position now that a stage 2 development plan amendment is no longer necessary?

The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY (Minister for Police, Minister for Mineral Resources Development, Minister for Urban Development and Planning) (15:03): There are a number of issues, some of which are not necessary as they have been addressed in other ways. I have indicated that I had a meeting several months ago with a group of residents who were concerned about issues involving the Hills Face Zone. I think I was able to reassure them in relation to some of the things that were covered in the stage 1 review which they did not believe had been covered. However, I will look at any outstanding matters to see whether we need to proceed in that direction. As I said, I believe that a number of issues concerning some of the rural activities need further consideration. In relation to the essential protection of subdivision within the Hills Face Zone, I believe that the new development plan implemented back in 2005 addresses those matters.