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Council to seek legal advice over Minister’s Used Lead Acid Battery decision
Council voted to seek advice from a Senior Counsel after being disappointed by the Minister’s decision in approving an amendment.
Latrobe City Council will seek advice about possibly taking legal action in response to the Victorian Planning Minister’s approval of the Used Lead Acid Battery (ULAB) recycling facility at Hazelwood North.
A senior counsel will be asked for a judicial review on the decision to approve the amendment about the used lead acid battery facility in Hazelwood North
Seeking advice from senior counsel
Last night Council voted to seek advice from a Senior Counsel about the likely success of requesting a judicial review of the Minister’s decision to approve Amendment C129 to the Latrobe Planning Scheme, which enables the ULAB facility to proceed.
Taking actions
Latrobe City Council Mayor, Cr Sharon Gibson said, "Council voted to take this action after being disappointed by the Minister’s decision, which prevented Council – and the community – from having the opportunity to present their viewpoints about the ULAB proposal at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). Councillors empathise with the community and equally share your frustration. As expressed by my colleagues, we hear you and will continue to listen."
Successful judicial review
Council’s Chief Executive Officer Steve Piasente will now obtain a legal opinion from a Senior Counsel about the likelihood of a successful judicial review of the Minister’s decision to approve Amendment C129.
Unanimous votes
The legal opinion will be referred to a Special Council Meeting, to be called by the Mayor, for consideration. That discussion will be closed to the public. Council voted to take this action at tonight’s Council meeting, during Urgent Business. A motion to take this course of action was moved by Cr Kellie O’Callaghan and seconded by Cr Tracie Lund. The vote was carried unanimously.
Pictures from Hazelwood North 3840 Community.
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