Fiona Nash (NSW, National Party, Deputy Leader of the Nationals) Share this | Hansard source

As I indicated in my primary answer, with the exception of matters of national environmental significance, the Commonwealth has no specific powers under the Constitution when it comes to local planning issues. The development application to which the senator refers was determined by the New South Wales Land and Environment Court, in accordance with the laws of New South Wales. Any implications of this decision would be a matter for the relevant New South Wales authorities to explain.