Development Plan Amendments

The Hon. J.A. DARLEY (15:23): My questions are to the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, representing the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local Government. Can the minister advise:

1. Whether a direction has been given to DPTI planning division to suspend assessment of council development plan amendments and ministerial DPAs? If so, is this because resources have been redirected to the design code project of the new Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act?

2. How many DPAs are currently awaiting approval, the dates they were submitted and when they are likely to be considered?

3. Whether the minister is aware of the negative economic impact this is having in the areas where these DPAs are located?

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment) (15:24): I thank the honourable member for his question and, as members would be aware, his strong ongoing interest in planning matters. I will take that question on notice and refer that to my colleague in another place and bring back an answer.