Australian Capital Territory National Land (Unleased) Ordinance (Notice of Intention for the permanent closure of Dorothy Tangney Place) Instrument 2024

Overview

The Australian Capital Territory National Land (Unleased) Ordinance (Notice of Intention for the permanent closure of Dorothy Tangney Place) Instrument 2024, enacted in 2024, provides a formal mechanism for the permanent closure of Dorothy Tangney Place in the Australian Capital Territory. This notifiable instrument is made under subsection 19(1) of the Australian Capital Territory National Land (Unleased) Ordinance 2022, by Karen Doran, the Chief Executive of the National Capital Authority. The primary objective of this instrument is to offer a transparent and structured process for the public to object to the proposed permanent road closure, ensuring community input is considered before any final decisions are made. The instrument mandates that objections must be submitted to the National Capital Authority within 20 business days from the instrument's commencement, detailing clear avenues for submission, including email, mail, and in-person delivery. The instrument aims to balance administrative efficiency with public engagement, ensuring that any significant changes to public infrastructure are considered with due process.

Scope and Application

The Australian Capital Territory National Land (Unleased) Ordinance (Notice of Intention for the permanent closure of Dorothy Tangney Place) Instrument 2024 applies to any person or entity with an interest in the proposed permanent closure of Dorothy Tangney Place within the Australian Capital Territory. This notifiable instrument is enacted under subsection 19(1) of the Australian Capital Territory National Land (Unleased) Ordinance 2022, and its jurisdiction is limited to the territory of the Australian Capital Territory. The instrument mandates that objections to the closure must be lodged with the Chief Executive of the National Capital Authority within 20 business days from the commencement of the instrument. The notice of intention is provided to ensure transparency and to allow for public consultation regarding the proposed permanent road closure, as detailed in Appendix 1 of the instrument. This instrument does not include specific exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds beyond the objection process outlined.

Key Provisions

The Australian Capital Territory National Land (Unleased) Ordinance (Notice of Intention for the permanent closure of Dorothy Tangney Place) Instrument 2024 (section 1) provides the formal notification for the permanent closure of Dorothy Tangney Place. This notice is issued under the authority of the Australian Capital Territory National Land (Unleased) Ordinance 2022, specifically pursuant to subsection 19(1) (section 3). The instrument commences the day after it is registered (section 2). The definitions section (section 4) clarifies that the term "Ordinance" refers to the Australian Capital Territory National Land (Unleased) Ordinance 2022. The Notice of Intention explicitly states the proposal to permanently close Dorothy Tangney Place (section 5) and outlines the process for lodging objections. The obligations imposed by this instrument on the parties involved include providing notice of the proposal to close Dorothy Tangney Place (section 5). Additionally, the Chief Executive of the National Capital Authority is responsible for receiving and processing objections to the closure. Any objections must be submitted within 20 business days from the commencement of the instrument (section 5). The methods for submitting objections include emailing draftamendment@nca.gov.au, mailing to National Capital Authority, GPO Box 373, Canberra ACT 2601, or delivering to the National Capital Authority at Ground Floor Treasury Building, King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600. The proposed road closure is visually represented in Appendix 1 of the instrument (section 5). Failure to comply with the provisions of this instrument, including the failure to lodge objections within the specified timeframe, may result in the permanent closure of Dorothy Tangney Place proceeding without consideration of the objections. The instrument does not explicitly outline any offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for non-compliance. However, it is important to note that the failure to object within the specified period could result in the permanent closure of the road as proposed, which may have significant impacts on the public and local community.