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Lobbyist contact register

The Department of Planning and Environment recognises the need for important decisions to be made in an open and transparent manner.

This Register lists contacts between our staff and registered lobbyists (those listed on the NSW Electoral Commission’s Register of Third Party Lobbyists) in relation to significant matters. This Contact Register is kept in accordance with the Lobbying of Government Official Act 2011 and the related NSW Lobbyists Code of Conduct which provide a framework for managing interactions with lobbyists.

Request a meeting if you are a lobbyist or a business contact and you would like to meet with a DPE staff member.

2023

Green Gravity Energy Storage

Project / Issue / LocationGreen Gravity Energy Storage
Date6 March 2023
Registered LobbyistTimothy Robertson
Registered Lobbyist Business EntityTim Robertson Advisory Pty Ltd
Organisations / Individuals RepresentedGreen Gravity Energy Pty Ltd
Location Microsoft Teams virtual meeting
Subject Matter

Green Gravity are proposing energy storage using technology in disused mine sites using dropping and raising a 30 tonne weight in a disused underground mine shafts but developing technology for open cut.

Green Gravity are:

  • looking at a number of regions - Illawarra, Broken Hill, Hunter, Western, Orange. More potential in deeper mines (eg around Cobar / Broken Hill ) noting that less than 300m mine shafts are challenging but there is best potential in operating mines near end of life or just closed
  • proposing technology that may be able to provide 12 hours storage for deeper mines and needs more than one shaft
  • progressing a demonstration site with Yancoal at Austar Site but are yet to confirm the planning pathway.
  • will revert with further information regarding pathways required in short term for SSD for trials and demonstrations.

Department noted potential issues for how rehabilitation works at the mine site with existing rehabilitation requirements for mines, and potential for noise impacts, transport impacts.

Flood Advisory Panel - 150 Lismore Road, Bangalow

Project / Issue / LocationFlood Advisory Panel - 150 Lismore Road, Bangalow
Date6 April 2023 - 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Registered LobbyistMichael Teoh
Registered Lobbyist Business EntityCT Group (Australia) Pty Ltd
Organisations / Individuals RepresentedAndrew More (landowner - 150 Lismore Road, Bangalow)
Location Microsoft Teams virtual meeting
Subject Matter

This meeting was requested by the Flood Advisory Panel (Panel) so that the Proponent for 150 Lismore Road Bangalow could provide an overview of the planning proposal and discuss the submitted documents relating to flood matters.

The Proponent provided an overview of the planning proposal and the flood impact assessment undertaken for the site. The proponent then responded to Panel questions on the flood impact assessment and modelling. Finally, the Panel provided a brief update on stakeholder meetings held to date and provided an indication of timing and the next steps for the Flood Advisory Panel process.

Vicinity Centre’s development portfolio

ProjectVicinity Centre’s development portfolio
Date4 May 2023,  2pm – 2:45pm
Registered Third Party Lobbyist Timothy Robertson
Registered Third Party Lobbyist Entity Tim Robertson Advisory Pty Ltd
Organisations / Individuals RepresentedVicinity Centres, Chris Pratt (Project Director)
LocationOnline – Microsoft Teams meeting
Subject MatterRegular meeting with Vicinity and Planning Concierge to discuss Vicinity Centre’s (Vicinity) development portfolio with planning system interface and any new or upcoming DPE policy reform agendas that may be of strategic interest to Vicinity’s portfolio. Vicinity provided updates with respect to their Bankstown Central, Roselands and Chatswood developments.

Vicinity requested that Planning Concierge liaise with Bankstown Council should there be any further delays in Council providing a final draft of the DCP and VPA legal drafting relating to their Bankstown Central development. Vicinity will keep Concierge updated on engagements with Council, which are scheduled for 8 May 2023.

St Leonards Build to Rent

ProjectSt Leonards Build to Rent
Date17 July 2023
Registered Third Party LobbyistMichael Teoh
Registered Third Party Lobbyist EntityC|T Group
Organisations / Individuals RepresentedHome Apartments
Location231 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Subject Matter

St Leonards BTR Project

Notes taken by: Elise Crameri, A/Director Metro East (PDU)

Home Apartments provided an overview of other Build To Rent projects and the status of negotiations on the public benefit offer.

DPE advised it had reviewed the current public benefit offer

DPE advised it will provide guidance to Home Apartments about exceptional public benefit.

NSW Land and Housing Corporation Policy and Innovation - Modular Housing Research

ProjectNSW Land and Housing Corporation Policy & Innovation - Modular Housing Research
Date3 August 2023
Registered Third Party LobbyistJack de Hennin (Senior Associate)
Registered Third Party Lobbyist EntityPyne & Partners
Organisations / Individuals RepresentedLuyten 3D Housing
LocationMicrosoft Teams virtual meeting
Subject Matter

To introduce Ahmed Mahil, the Co-founder and global CEO of Luyten 3D printing, which is a concrete printing business, to NSW Land and Housing Corporation staff who are connected to innovation in housing construction methods.

2022

Sewerage servicing issues for a Planning Proposal at a site in Picton

Project / Issue / Location Sewerage servicing issues for a Planning Proposal at a site in Picton
Date 16 December 2022
Registered Lobbyist Dylan Whitelaw
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Macquarie Advisory Group
Organisations / Individuals Represented Dartanyon
Location Microsoft Teams virtual meeting
Subject Matter

Dylan Whitelaw, on behalf of Dartanyon, sought a meeting with PDU and Sydney Water to discuss sewerage servicing issues for a planning proposal for their site in Picton. The planning proposal has not yet been submitted, and the site is within the Picton STP catchment area. The key outcome Dartanyon expressed they sought was to obtain written correspondence from Sydney Water to provide to Wollondilly Shire Council acknowledging that they (Sydney Water) have no objection to the planning proposal on the basis that there will be no construction until there is further capacity in the Picton facility.

Primary Outcome

Sydney Water outlined, in response to a planning proposal referral, that they could not provide a ‘no objections’ letter as proposed by Dartanyon. If there was material progress to a commercial agreement involving the development receiving significantly more treated wastewater (e.g. for irrigation) than it generated, Sydney Water could reference this in a referral response. Dartanyon were provided with contact details for Wayne Jackson and Kristine Leitch (Sydney Water) to engage in further discussion directly if required. Note that Dylan Whitelaw was also requested to complete and return to DPE the Third Party Lobbyist meeting request form..

Sydney warehouse supply DHL

Project / Issue / Location Sydney warehouse supply DHL
Date 4 November 2022
Registered Lobbyist David Miles
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Willard Public Affairs
Organisations / Individuals Represented DHL
Subject Matter

Sydney warehouse supply DHL

Primary Outcome

Requested a meeting to discuss DHL’s current development applications to address some of Sydney’s warehouse shortage. Advised in summary there are four projects – two at Horsley Park and to at Badgerys Creek – compromising over 200,000 m2 of warehouse space.

Chatswood Chase, Affordable Housing Contributions under the draft Willoughby Comprehensive LEP

Project / Issue / Location Chatswood Chase, Affordable Housing Contributions under the draft Willoughby Comprehensive LEP
Date 21 October 2022
Registered Lobbyist Tim Robertson
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Tim Robertson Advisory
Organisations / Individuals Represented Chris Pratt/Vicinity Centres
Subject Matter

Meeting requested as a follow up from July meeting for Vincinity Centres to provide additional information regarding the impact on feasibility/return relating to the affordable housing provision.

Primary Outcome

Chris Pratt to email copy of spreadsheet for information and internal DPE consideration on this policy issue.

Vicinity Centre re VC portfolio, development pipeline, PP Delays

Project / Issue / LocationVicinity Centre re VC portfolio, development pipeline, PP Delays
Date 20 October 2022
Registered LobbyistTim Robertson
Registered Lobbyist Business EntityTim Robertson Advisory
Organisations / Individuals RepresentedPeter Huddle/Vicinity Centres
Subject Matter

Meeting requested to discuss Vicinity Centres portfolio, development pipeline and planning proposal delays.

Primary Outcome

Overview of Vicinity’s approach for shopping centres was provided.  Planning proposal was lodged by Vicinity prior to Council proceeding with Masterplan.  Vicinity currently working with TfNSW in respect of bus interchange.  DPE expecting Gateway determination week commencing 24 October.

Site Property NSW is selling in Newcastle (Mayfield)

Project / Issue / Location Site Property NSW is selling in Newcastle (Mayfield)
Date 28 June 2022
Registered Lobbyist Remo Nogarotto, Executive Chairman
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Crosby Textor
Organisations / Individuals Represented Crosby Textor
Subject Matter

Site Property NSW is selling in Newcastle (Mayfield)

Primary Outcome

Mr Nogarotto called to ask why a Singaporean tenderer was not included on the short list for a site Property NSW is selling in Newcastle (Mayfield). Advised tenderer should follow the process and write to Property NSW.

St Johns Anglican Church Planning Proposal

Project / Issue / Location St Johns Anglican Church Planning Proposal
Date 2 June 2022
Registered Lobbyist Tim Robertson
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Robertson Advisory
Organisations / Individuals Represented St Johns Anglican Church
Subject Matter

To discuss the St John’s Anglican Church’s Planning Proposal in the Parramatta CBD and relationship to recently finalised Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal.

Primary Outcome The proponents outlined the history of the church and the current planning proposal. The participants in the meeting discussed the planning proposal. Exhibition closed 30 May. Noted mix of support and opposition through submissions. Departmental staff noted that an extension to the gateway had recently been given to council in recognition of the large number of submissions received during the exhibition process. It was noted that the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal (CBD PP) was recently finalised and DPE did not support unlimited office FSR, a policy which is repeated in the St Johns proposal. Departmental staff advised that DPE needs to wait for council review and decision prior to forming a view on the proposal. DPE have not seen submissions nor council’s response to matters raised. No further action required at this time.

Public Benefits of St Leonards development through metro connectivity

Project / Issue / Location Public Benefits of St Leonards development through metro connectivity
Date 30 May 2022
Registered Lobbyist Tim Robertson
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Tim Robertson Advisory
Organisations / Individuals Represented John Carfi
Subject Matter Application that had been previously discussed at previous meeting has recently been refused by council. Details were given and questions were asked surrounding next steps and outstanding issues. Proponent was investigating options moving forward.
Primary Outcome

No specific action for agency unless DPE was to be directed by Minister under s3.32 or the productivity commission review. Agency will consider if any alternate avenues other than what was suggested exist with consultation of the team who wrote the planning instrument.

Housing Acceleration Fund – Kings Hill Interchange

Project / Issue Housing Acceleration Fund – Kings Hill Interchange
Date 16 May 2022
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity CT Group
Location: (teams, face to face meeting)

Teams meeting

Primary Outcome

DPE provided an update on the progress of the business case development of the Kings Hill Interchange and associated drainage channel.

DPE have proposed to established an inter-agency Project Control Group (PCG) to resolve project issues highlighted by a recent independent review on the business case.

The Proponents provided an update on the concept development application.

DPE to refer to the PCG to decide on how best to manage ongoing communication with proponents and other landowners in Kings Hill Urban Release Area.

The Star’s proposal for a 6 star hotel in Pyrmont

Project / Issue The Star’s proposal for a 6 star hotel in Pyrmont
Date 11 May 2022
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity SEC Newgate
Organisations / Individuals Represented The Star
Location: (teams, face to face meeting)

In person

Primary Outcome

The Star identified 3 issues for discussion in relation to building setbacks, podium height and the proposed through site link. A performance-based solution to setbacks and height was agreed in principle, as was an outcomes-focused approach to the through site link. The Department to confirm approaches with The Star over the coming week.

Planning Proposal – 945 Old Pacific Highway and 66 Myorra Road, Somersby

Project / Issue / Location Planning Proposal – 945 Old Pacific Highway and 66 Myorra Road, Somersby
Date 16 March 2022
Registered Lobbyist CT Corporate Advisory Pty Limited
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity CT Corporate Advisory Pty Limited
Organisations / Individuals Represented WCTV Pty Ltd
Subject Matter

The proponent is requesting to discuss the strategic and site-specific merit of the former Old Sydney Town site, specifically related to tourism and residential land uses.

Primary Outcome

The Department explained the Somersby area is identified as a regionally significant employment location in the current Central Coast Regional Plan 2036. The Department further explained the draft Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 has been publicly exhibited and does identify a tourism precinct at Somersby and that any residential development is to be designed to avoid compromising existing or potential industrial activities at the industrial precinct.

Outdoor seating at Circular Quay

PMNSW met with Circular Quay tenant Wahlburgers, plus their planner Gabriel Cirillo and Kerry Chikarovski of Chikarovski and Associates to discuss licensed outdoor seating including colour, misting, amplified music and the provision of land-owner’s consent.

Project / Issue / Location Outdoor seating at Circular Quay
Date 7 February 2022
Registered Lobbyist Kerry Chikarovski
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Kerry Chikarovski and Associates
Organisations / Individuals Represented Wahlburgers
Subject Matter Outdoor seating
Primary Outcome To discuss licensed outdoor seating including colour, misting, amplified music and the provision of land-owner’s consent.
Contact Type Meeting

2021

Vicinity Centres project portfolio

Project / Issue / Location Vicinity Centres project portfolio
Date 22 November 2021
Registered Lobbyist Tim Robertson, Tim Robertson Advisory
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Tim Robertson, Tim Robertson Advisory
Organisations / Individuals Represented Vicinity Centres
Subject Matter Vicinity Centres project portfolio
Primary Outcome
  • The Planning Concierge & Vicinity ran through Vicinity’s development portfolio.
  • The Planning Concierge offered to discuss with Vicinity establishing a clear planning pathway for projects in the pre-planning phase. next meeting for January/February, then meet every couple of months.
  • Ongoing infrastructure contributions team to attend the next meeting.
Contact Type

CT Corporate Advisory meeting with DPIE in relation to tourism-based proposal

Project / Issue / Location Meeting facilitated between Proponent and, the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment in relation to a tourism-based proposal
Date 14 October 2021
Registered Lobbyist CT Corporate Advisory Pty Limited
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity CT Corporate Advisory Pty Limited
Organisations / Individuals Represented Winarch Capital
Subject Matter The proponent is requesting the project be considered for a State Led Process.  Winarch is to provide a more detailed breakdown of the different enterprises occurring within the development as the proposal is not wholly permissible under the LEP.  DPIE has requested Winarch forward legal advice on amphitheatre precedence.
Primary Outcome Additional information to be provided by proponent
Contact Type Via video

Draft Housing SEPP and Student accommodation provisions

Project / Issue / Location Draft Housing SEPP and Student accommodation provisions
Date 23 August 2021
Registered Lobbyist CT Corporate Advisory Pty Limited
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity CT Corporate Advisory Pty Limited
Organisations / Individuals Represented Wee-Hur
Subject Matter Draft Housing SEPP and student accommodation provisions
Primary Outcome

Wee Hur gave a short presentation about their business, advising that they are providers of student housing in Australia, with two existing properties in Sydney and plans for expansion. Wee Hur also operate in other states. No development applications or future development sites were discussed.

The main area of discussion was the draft SEPP and the lack of student housing-specific provisions. Wee Hur advised that the draft co-living provisions had the potential to limit their future development opportunities, with the main concern being the proposed rates of car parking. Wee Hur were also concerned about minimum room sizes proposed by the SEPP. It was noted that some councils have generous parking provisions for student accommodation, but Wee Hur would prefer the certainty that comes with SEPP controls rather than relying on council DCPs.

Commitments No commitments were made and no future meetings are proposed.
Contact Type Online meeting

Murray Irrigation district

Project / Issue / Location Murray Irrigation district
Date 18 May 2021
Registered Lobbyist Richardson Coutts Pty Ltd
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Richardson Coutts Pty Ltd
Organisations / Individuals Represented Murray Irrigation
Subject Matter System optimisation project opportunities in Murray Irrigation district.
Primary Outcome

Murray Irrigation have a number of projects that are at various stages of concept development and planning. The Barmah Millewa Choke optimisation project is furthest progressed.


Water Infrastructure NSW (WINSW) noted that there are opportunities for funding through the National Water Grid Authority (NWGA) for both Strategic and Final Business Cases, and for Construction. WINSW discussed the NWGA process including timing of applications, need for the State to be the proponent
of both the funding application and the funding agreement, and funding percentage agreements.


WINSW noted that the Commonwealth are open to bringing forward projects that result in efficiencies, and that we would support the Barmah Choke project being further scoped. WINSW confirmed that we can assist Murray Irrigation through providing templates from NWGA and providing support and advice to
Murray Irrigation when filling in the applications.


Murray Irrigation agreed to provide further information to WINSW on proposed projects.

Contact Type

Somersby Regional Gateway

Project / Issue / Location Somersby Regional Gateway
Date 21 April 2021
Registered Lobbyist Berge Okosdinossian
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity CT Group
Organisations / Individuals Represented WCTV Pty Ltd
Subject Matter Review process and submissions to the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036, specifically in the context of the Somersby Regional Gateway.
Primary Outcome

CT Group provided background on a proposal for land within the Somersby Regional Gateway, outlining the planning process to date, rationale and benefits of the proposal, and key considerations for its future planning. The key matter related to strategic alignment with the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036. CT Group sought advice regarding opportunities to collaborate and provide feedback through the scheduled review of the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036, specifically in relation to their clients’ land.

DPIE provided advice on:

  • The status of the Central Coast Regional Plan review project which is in the a preliminary scoping stage.
  • The directions of the current plan that would be considered for a potential planning proposal at Old Sydney Town. In particular direction 9, 10 and 11 noted the value of agricultural and resource land west of the M1 Pacific Motorway for the State economy.
  • Importance of ensuring consistency with Ministerial Directions as well as the Central Coast Regional Plan.

The proponent agreed to continue to work with Council to ensure the proposal adequately considered the strategic planning framework and responded to site-specific matters.

Contact Type Online Teams Meeting

2020

Greater Parramatta and Olympic Peninsular Place-based infrastructure Compact

Project / Issue / Location Greater Parramatta and Olympic Peninsula Place-based Infrastructure Compact
Date 10 December 2020
Registered Lobbyist Organised by Ilana Waldman, Special Counsel, Premier National
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Premier National
Organisations / Individuals Represented Billbergia
Subject Matter Greater Parramatta and Olympic Peninsula Place-based Infrastructure Compact
Primary Outcome A meeting was held to discuss the timing of the Government’s response to the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Peninsula Place-based Infrastructure Compact (PIC) and the potential for a new metro station at Camellia (with the station box to be funded by developers).
Contact Type Online meeting (Microsoft Teams)

Options for design excellence for the Winter Sports World

Project / Issue / Location Options for design excellence for the Winter Sports World
Date 22 October 2020
Registered Lobbyist Organised by Kerry Chikarovski, Chikarovski & Associates
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Chikarovski & Associates
Organisations / Individuals Represented Chikarovski & Associates
Subject Matter Meeting has been facilitated between the proponent, the Council, the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and the Government architect to work through the options for design excellence for the Winter Sports World
Primary Outcome

NSW Government Architect (GA) advised proponent a design competition (national or international) would produce the best outcome for achieving design excellence.

GA would consider proponent partnering with an architect experienced in large scale projects in private consultation as an alternative to a design competition

(if Council agreed to the process). GA concerned that due to the complexity of the proposal that not having a design competition, design excellence would not be achieved.

GA advised design competition produces better design results compared to a design panel who assesses designs of one architect.

Council stated that they will be guided by GA advice for how to achieve design excellence because of the size and significance of the proposal on the local area.

DPIE advised they will be guided by the GA’s decision for the design process pathway

The proponent seeks an alternative design process pathway other than a design competition due to the cost and delay associated with holding a design competition and the potential risk of losing intellectual property incorporated in the design elements having to provide external architects access through a design competition process.

GA – providing proponent scenario’s acceptable to the GA to achieve design excellence.

Contact Type Online meeting (Microsoft Teams)

Potential development for 23 Rooty Hill Road, 2 Mavis Street & 7 Dunsmore Street, Rooty Hill

Project / Issue / Location Potential development for 23 Rooty Hill Road, 2 Mavis Street and 7 Dunsmore Street, Rooty Hill
Date 13 October 2020
Registered Lobbyist Organised by Andrew Humphries (did not attend the meeting)
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Barton Deakin
Organisations / Individuals Represented Central Coast Building with Ethos Urban and Arcadia Landscape Architecture
Subject Matter Potential development south of Rooty Hill Station. The proponent is seeking to rezone the site for commercial uses from its primarily residential zoning.
Primary Outcome

DPIE provided an overview of strategic planning of the wider GPEC Investigation Area. Advice was that if the development were to proceed the likely planning pathway would be as Planning Proposal to be submitted to Blacktown Council.

Staff from Blacktown Council re-iterated previous advice issued to the proponent primarily related to site access and flooding.

Contact Type Online meeting (Microsoft Teams)

Planning Proposal 2019EC1013 – 67-75 Lords Road, Leichhardt

Project / Issue / Location Planning Proposal 2019ECI013 – 67-75 Lords Road, Leichhardt
Date 23 July 2020
Registered Lobbyist Kerry Chikarovksi
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Kerry Chikarovski & Associates
Organisations / Individuals Represented
  • George Revay, Director, Platino
  • Paula Mottek, Urban Planning Manager, Platino
  • Sam Haddad, Principal, SG Haddad Advisory
Subject Matter Planning Proposal 2019ECI013 – 67-75 Lords Road, Leichhardt
Primary Outcome

Platino sought advice on status on reviewing the Parramatta Road Corridor Strategy.  The Coordinator General explained that the PDU’s roles was to facilitate progress, rather than acting as the project owner.

The Coordinator General agreed to:

  • Discuss likely timing of finalising the transport study, with TNSW.
  • Engage with relevant senior staff in DPIE about expediting the process towards decision for the proposal.
  • Seek Clarification on the progress of the Parramatta Road Corridor Strategy.
Contact Type

Discussion of St Leonards South Stage 2

Project / Issue / Location Discussion of St Leonards South Stage 2
Date 22 July 2020
Registered Lobbyist Kerry Chikarovksi
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Kerry Chikarovksi & Associates
Organisations / Individuals Represented Colin Rockliff, Planning Director, Greaton
Subject Matter Discussion of St Leonards South Stage 2
Primary Outcome

The Coordinator General provided an overview of the Planning Delivery Unit, which has been established to work with agencies to remove blockages and resolve issues for identified planning projects already in the system and under assessment so that decisions on projects can be made more quickly.

Coordinator General to investigate process of the project within DPIE.

Contact Type Meeting

Investment in Water Infrastructure in NSW, DPIE Office, The Rocks

Project / Issue / Location Investment in Water Infrastructure In NSW, DPIE Office, The Rocks
Date 4 March 2020
Registered Lobbyist Richardson Coutts Pty Ltd
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Richardson Coutts Pty Ltd
Organisations / Individuals Represented Water Utilities Australia
Subject Matter Private (superannuation fund) investment in water infrastructure in NSW
Primary Outcome

Water Utilities Australia (WUA) provided background on its organisation and ideas for investment in water infrastructure in NSW. WUA facilitates investment by superannuation funds in water utilities that receive a regulated return on assets/investment.

The department indicated that it would refer WUA’s proposal to the department’s reform division to determine whether it had merit or whether WUA should be referred to the unsolicited proposal process managed by the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

The department noted that if the proposal merited further investigation it would be in the context of NSW Government policies, including procurement policies.

The department advised WUA that the government is committed to council owned local water utilities.

Contact Type Meeting

Mid Coast Council – Growing Local Economies

Project / Issue / Location Mid Coast Council – Growing Local Economies
Date Friday 27 March 2020
Registered Lobbyist Cara Dale
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity C2Hills Consultancy
Organisations / Individuals Represented Mid-Coast Council
Subject Matter Growing Local Economies (GLE) Program and potential infrastructure projects
Primary Outcome

Regional NSW advised that the GLE Fund is currently paused and to check website and other communications for updates.

At the request of C2Hills and Council, Regional NSW will seek a contact point in the Housing Acceleration Fund (HAF).

Apart from the potential contact point, no further action will be undertaken in regard to this meeting

Contact Type Skype

DPIE and Tilt Renewables

Project / Issue / Location DPIE and Tilt Renewables
Date 19 February 2020
Registered Lobbyist Spring Street Advisory – Ken McAlpine
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity 
Organisations / Individuals Represented Tilt Renewables
Subject Matter DPIE and Tilt Renewables
Primary Outcome

DPIE provided information on:

  • The Energy Infrastructure unit’s work program,
  • The NSW Electricity Strategy; and
  • The NSW Government commitment to develop Renewable Energy Zones (REZ), starting with a 3000 MW Pilot Central-West REZ.

Tilt Renewables provided:

  • A Company Profile;
  • Information on key Tilt Renewables projects under development;
  • Information on Tilt Renewables Stakeholder engagement and benefit sharing practices;
  • Feedback on challenges and opportunities for renewable energy project developers; and
  • Feedback on NSW REZ delivery model outlined in the NSW Electricity Strategy.
Contact Type Meeting

2019

Cecil & Roger Avenue, Castle Hill Planning Proposal

Project / Issue / Location Cecil & Roger Avenue, Castle Hill Planning Proposal
Date 6 December 2019
Registered Lobbyist Ian Hancock – Managing Director
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Premier National
Organisations / Individuals Represented Merc Capital and Affiliated Companies
Subject Matter Progression of Planning Proposal
Primary Outcome Advice provided on progress of the matter. It was agreed the next step was a meeting with Transport for NSW, Council, the Department and the proponent.
Contact Type Meeting – In Person

Lendlease engagement with NSW Government

Project / Issue / Location Lendlease engagement with NSW Government
Date 23 October 2019
Registered Lobbyist Anthony Benscher
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Barton Deakin Pty Ltd
Organisations / Individuals Represented Lendlease
Subject Matter To discuss Lendlease’s engagement with NSW Government
Primary Outcome General discussion about Lendlease.  No further action.
Contact Type Meeting

Status of the Department's response

Project / Issue / Location Status of the Department's response
Date 20 September 2019
Registered Lobbyist Kerry Chikarovski
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Platino Properties
Organisations / Individuals Represented Lord Rd
Subject Matter Advice provided on progress to the rezoning review for Lords Rd, Leichardt.
Primary Outcome Parties agreed to reconvene
Contact Type Phone call

Native Vegetation Compliance and Land Management

Project / Issue / Location Native Vegetation Compliance and Land Management
Date 22 August 2019
Registered Lobbyist Adam Le Lievre
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Newgate Communications
Organisations / Individuals Represented Northern NSW Agricultural Alliance (NNAA)
Subject Matter Native vegetation compliance and land management
Primary Outcome Advice provided on compliance policy for native vegetation cases. The Department will consider the issues raised by the NNAA.
Contact Type

Carter Street Precinct

Project / Issue / Location Carter Street Precinct
Date 24 January 2019
Registered Lobbyist Mitch Corn
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity CT International and Corporate Advisory C|T Group
Organisations / Individuals Represented AYMCI
Subject Matter Post-exhibition landowner briefing for the Carter Street Precinct
Primary Outcome Advice provided on progress : The Department will review matters raised by the landowners as part of preparing advice to the Minister on the finalisation of the Plan.
Contact Type Meeting
Project / Issue / Location Carter Street Precinct
Date 25 October 2018
Registered Lobbyist Mitch Corn, Michael Teoh
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity C|T Group
Organisations / Individuals Represented AYMCI
Subject Matter Follow up meeting in relation to the exhibition of the draft revised master plan and planning controls for the Carter St
Primary Outcome Advice provided on progress, Additional information to be sought/provided : AYMCI to make a formal submission to exhibition of the draft plans for the Carter Street Precinct by COB Friday 26 October 2018.
Contact Type Meeting
Project / Issue / Location Carter Street Precinct
Date 19 October 2018
Registered Lobbyist Mitch Corn
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity C|T Group
Organisations / Individuals Represented SAL
Subject Matter Exhibition of the draft revised master plan and planning controls for the Carter Street Precinct
Primary Outcome Advice provided on progress, Additional information to be sought/provided : Landowner to lodge formal submission on the proposed controls by close of business 26 October 2018.
Contact Type Meeting
Project / Issue / Location Carter Street Precinct
Date 9 October 2018
Registered Lobbyist Mitch Corn, Michael Teoh
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity C|T Group
Organisations / Individuals Represented YMCI
Subject Matter Landowner briefing for the exhibition of the draft revised master plan and planning controls for the Carter Street Precinct.
Primary Outcome Advice provided on progress, Parties to reconvene : Further meeting to be arranged during exhibition period with AYMCI to discuss the proposed controls applying to the site, and submission lodged with DPE by close of business 26 October 2018.
Contact Type Meeting

2018

St Leonards and Crows Nest Draft 2036 Plan – Exhibition Meeting

Project / Issue / Location St Leonards and Crows Nest Draft 2036 Plan – Exhibition Meeting
Date 19  December 2018
Registered Lobbyist Kerry Chikarovski
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Chikarovski and Associates
Organisations / Individuals Represented Jemalong Pty Ltd
Subject Matter St Leonards and Crows Nest Draft 2036 Plan – Exhibition Meeting
Primary Outcome Advice provided on progress, No further action :
Contact Type Meeting

Hunter Regional Plan

Project / Issue / Location Hunter Regional Plan
Date 7 June 2018
Registered Lobbyist Kerry Chikarovski
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Chikarovski
Organisations / Individuals Represented Chikarovski and Associates
Subject Matter Lochinvar potential development site
Primary Outcome Referral for discussion with another party: Next steps to meet with Council (likely early July) to discuss the local strategy review process
Contact Type Meeting

Department's refusal of the Planning Proposal for Lords Road (PP 2016_LEICH 022_00)

Project / Issue / Location Department’s refusal of the Planning Proposal for Lords Road (PP 2016_LEICH 022_00)
Date 11 April 2018
Registered Lobbyist Kerry Chikarovski
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Chikarovski and Associates
Organisations / Individuals Represented Platino Properties
Subject Matter Lords Road (PP 2016_LEICH 022_00)
Primary Outcome No further action : Department provided advice on process.
Contact Type Meeting

Eastern Sydney region

Project / Issue / Location Eastern Sydney Region
Date 6 April 2018
Registered Lobbyist Mitchell Corn, Michael Teoh
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Crosby Textor
Organisations / Individuals Represented 
Subject Matter Crosby Textor provided an update regarding various projects in Eastern Sydney region as described below.
Primary Outcome No further action
Contact Type Meeting

Chatswood CBD Strategy, St Leonards South, Bushels Factory Redevelopment, Concord and Gladesville (Dexus site)

Project / Issue / Location Chatswood CBD Strategy, St Leonards South, Bushels Factory Redevelopment, Concord and Gladesville (Dexus site)
Date 6 April 2018
Registered Lobbyist 
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Crosby Textor Research Strategies Results Pty Ltd
Organisations / Individuals Represented 
Subject Matter 
Primary Outcome No further action
Contact Type Meeting

Underground Life Extension Mod (Mod 7) DA 231 - 7 - 2003 MOD 7)

Project / Issue / Location Underground Life Extension Mod (Mod 7) DA 231 - 7 - 2003 MOD 7)
Date 5 April 2018
Registered Lobbyist Hellen Georgopoulos
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Lyndon George Pty Ltd
Organisations / Individuals Represented Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association
Subject Matter Progress of the application
Primary Outcome Advice provided on progress : DPE advised that the modification application had been lodged, but an EA had not yet been received.
Contact Type Meeting

2017

Sydney, Newcastle

Project / Issue / Location Sydney, Newcastle
Date 28 November 2017
Registered Lobbyist Kerry Chikarovski
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Kerry Chikarovski
Organisations / Individuals Represented Spacecon Consortia
Subject Matter High Speed Rail, Sydney - Newcastle and Smart Cities
Primary Outcome No further action. Meeting complete.
Contact Type Meeting

Renewable energy in NSW

Project / Issue / Location Renewable energy in NSW
Date 1 November 2017
Registered Lobbyist Berge Okosdinossian, Jonathon Flegg
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity CT International and Corporate Advisory Group Pty Ltd
Organisations / Individuals Represented CT Group
Subject Matter Renewable energy in NSW
Primary Outcome No further action
Contact Type Meeting

Mt Pleasant

Project / Issue / Location Mt Pleasant
Date 24 October 2017
Registered Lobbyist Hellen Georgopoulos
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Lyndon George PL
Organisations / Individuals Represented HTBA
Subject Matter Mt Pleasant Coal Mine, Drayton South, Dartbrook mine
Primary Outcome Advice provided on progress of the matter or assessment, No further action : HTBA expressed its concerns over current modification applications at Mount Pleasant and prospective applications at Dartbrook.
Contact Type Meeting

Carter Street Planned Precinct and progress on the Kings Hill Urban release area VPA agreement

Project / Issue / Location Carter Street Planned Precinct
Date 13 October 2017
Registered Lobbyist Mitchell Corn
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity C/T International and Corporate Advisory
Organisations / Individuals Represented YMCI Corporation
Subject Matter To discuss the Carter Street Planned Precinct, and progress on the Kings Hill Urban Release area VPA agreement.
Primary Outcome No further action
Contact Type Meeting

White Bay 6 compliance

Project / Issue / Location White Bay 6 compliance
Date 8 August 2017
Registered Lobbyist Nick Melas
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Profile Consulting (Aust) Pty Ltd
Organisations / Individuals Represented Rozelle Bay Pty Ltd
Subject Matter White Bay 6 compliance
Primary Outcome Meeting/phone call declined
Contact Type Phone call

Martin Musgrave

Project / Issue / Location Local govt policies on state housing policies and targets
Date 8 August 2017
Registered Lobbyist Martin Musgrave, Matthew Daniel
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Martin Musgrave
Organisations / Individuals Represented For this meeting, I am attending as CEO of the Commercial and Economic Planning Association, for which I am the Executive Director. Although I am registered on the third party lobbyist register, I am not attending this meeting in that capacity.
Subject Matter Discuss the effect of local government policies on state housing policies and targets.
Primary Outcome No further action
Contact Type Meeting

Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park

Project / Issue / Location Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park
Date 2 August 2017
Registered Lobbyist Mitch Corn
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity Crosby Textor
Organisations / Individuals Represented YMCI, E8Urban, Scape Design, Frank Turquoise
Subject Matter Remaster planning process and gave an update of their activities
Primary Outcome Referral for discussion with another party : DPE to organise meeting with YMCI urban designer (Architectus) and DPE urban designer. Further landowner meetings to be organised.
Contact Type Meeting

Hill Road Off Ramp & Carter Street Precinct Amendment

Project / Issue / Location Hill Road Off Ramp & Carter Street Precinct Amendment
Date 2 August 2017
Registered Lobbyist 
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity C|T International and Corporate Advisory Group Pty Ltd
Organisations / Individuals Represented 
Subject Matter Carter Street Precinct - Re Master Planning
Primary Outcome Additional information to be provided by other parties to the meeting
Contact Type Meeting

Carter Street Precinct – Re Master planning process

Project / Issue / Location Carter Street Precinct – Re Master planning process
Date 2 August 2017
Registered Lobbyist 
Registered Lobbyist Business Entity C|T International and Corporate Advisory Group Pty Ltd
Organisations / Individuals Represented 
Subject Matter Carter Street Precinct - Re Master Planning Process
Primary Outcome No further action
Contact Type Meeting