ACT Government bows to village industry pressure and resident demands on Village Act overhaul

Jun 07 2012 Updated July 4, 2023

The Weekly Source

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The ACT Government has agreed to adopt NSW laws rather than overhaul the current ACT Act. Operators and residents both claimed it would have added cost and complexity, including operators refusing to enter the ACT market.

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Chris Baynes

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Caroline Egan

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Government Policy

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