Damian Hinds’ office responded supportively and offered to forward the submission to the relevant Minister for a response on whether a legal gap exists.

I’ve confirmed that I welcome this step — but have also asked Mr Hinds to share his personal stance on the matter and consider using the other Parliamentary avenues at his disposal to support action. This issue goes beyond ministerial delegation: it is about public integrity, enforceability, and preventing systemic abuse in planning across the country.

This is the first step in what I hope will become a wider campaign to close the legal gap around developer deception and protect communities from coordinated planning manipulation.

More updates will follow as the response progresses.