2018-08-07 S&O Agenda - Att 1 to Item 7 - Public Interest Test Report

                                                                                Att 1 to Item 7
                                                                                Services and Organisation
                                                                                Committee Meeting Agenda
                                                                                7 August 2018


                               PUBLIC INTEREST TEST REPORT

    ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER LOCAL LAWS (AMENDMENT) LOCAL LAW
     (NO. 1) 2018 AND ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER SUBORDINATE LOCAL
         LAWS (AMENDMENT) SUBORDINATE LOCAL LAW (NO. 1) 2018


A public interest test has been conducted as part of the National Competition Policy reforms on anti-
competitive provisions identified in the local law and subordinate local law identified in schedule 1.
The public interest test has been conducted against the principles and objectives set by the
Competition Principles Agreement which were outlined in the public interest test plan.

The public interest test report has been prepared in accordance with guidelines issued by the
Department of Local Government and called up by regulation under the Local Government Act 2009.

RESULTS OF CONSULTATION PROCESS

Consultation with the public and key stakeholders occurred over a three week period. An
advertisement was placed in the local paper at the commencement of the consultation period advising
of the review and calling for submissions. Notices were posted on notice boards within the local
government area during the consultation period. Direct notification of the review was sent to all key
stakeholders.

As a result of the public consultation process, Council received 4 written submissions, which all related
to the proposed regulation of parking within the Noosa National Park Carparks. A summary of those
submissions is outlined below.

Submission received        Summary
Submission one              Delighted if Council could stop people parking at Noosa Heads
                              National Park carpark. However, the carpark should not be physically
                              closed / locked all night.
                            A few short stay parks might be useful but having all parks limited to a
                              maximum of 2 hours would be inadequate for:
                              (a) A walk through the park via Hells Gate;
                              (b) Catching waves as they need to be shared with other surfers;
                              (c) A picnic followed by a walk for a family with children.

Submission two                 Overnight campers dominating car parks has become excessive and
                                limits the use by locals.
                               An overnight ban from 10:00pm to 4:00am could be effective.
                               Supporting a 4 hour daytime parking limit to prevent tourist camper
                                vans dominating the car parking for the entire day.
Submission three               The decision to regulate parking in the National Park areas should be
                                applauded. A time limit of 3 to 4 hours would be appropriate to allow
                                time needed to walk, enjoy a surf or a swim.
                               Council should also consider limiting parking time for the streets
                                around Little Cove such as Alderly, Pandanus, Mitti and Kereela.
                                Residents could be supported by providing a vehicle specific exemption
                                certificate.
Submission four                The proposal for regulate the National Park carparks has a lot of merit.
                               Getting the time limits right will be key to ensuring the community is not
                                unfairly disadvantaged. To ensure the location is suitable for day-trips
                                and extended walks, any restriction to parking should be no less than 6
                                hours.



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                                                     ATTACHMENT 1 PIT Report - Administration LL SLL 2018