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Private land seizure by Government

Posted by: 2UE | 12 March, 2010 - 8:33 AM
Tim Webster on the political donations of developers

The State government is being accused of preparing to give itself the power to seize the family home and resell it to developers.

The government has flagged laws creating a Development Authority with the powers to acquire and re-zone privately owned land.

Tim Webster on planning for the future of Sydney and why it makes sense, given a fair price!


Blog comments Your Say

  • The Government should not give itself the right to virtually turn people out of the homes/position they have deemed necessary for their requirements. Most people undergo sacrifice to purchase the family home and this would be a slap in the face. A lot of people concerned would be elderly and it would be very detrimental to their wellbeing.

    kay Saturday 20 March, 2010 - 9:24 PM
  • your socialist attitudes are becoming too prominent, I disagree with your comment and reasoning. You are as bad as the NSW government, who incidentley over a long period of time has failed to plan properly.

    z Tuesday 16 March, 2010 - 12:51 PM
  • This is not fair this is going against us i don't like it.

    Dr. Delaram Hanookai Friday 12 March, 2010 - 10:53 PM
  • The government should acquire these homes as they come on the market, NOT force people out. It is outrageous and undemocratic. A lot of the people in these older homes will be elderly, perhaps widowed. They may not be so worldly anymore and have planned to live out their lives in their family home. The stress involved in having to rebuy, relocate and settle in a new, unfamiliar area would be enormous. What rights will be eroded next? Both levels of government, State and Federal are becoming way too socialist for my liking!

    Mary Friday 12 March, 2010 - 8:08 PM
  • This is appalling, and goes against the basis of our democratic society. If the community needs your home that much, they should, through the government, offer you enough money that you WANT to move out - never forced to do so.

    Shabby Gov Friday 12 March, 2010 - 9:23 AM

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