Tasmania approves $40M development, overriding planners' rejection amid corruption claims.

The Tasmanian government has passed a bill to approve the $40 million Stony Rise Village development in Devonport, overriding the Tasmanian Planning Commission's rejection. The Greens accuse the government of corruption, citing donations from the developer, Tipalea Partners, to the Liberal Party. Premier Jeremy Rockliff defended the decision, saying it reflects "common sense" in planning. Despite concerns over traffic and impact on local towns, the project is expected to create hundreds of jobs.

November 28, 2024
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