John Dardis (Progressive Democrats)

Yes. There have been cases where people in the planning departments have been involved in making planning applications and in the technical aspects of those applications. That is insider trading. There is no question about it. It gives an edge to the person making the application and that is wrong. Systems should be in place to ensure that such cases do not arise. I note that this problem has been rooted out at the higher levels but it should not happen. While I have some reservations about the Bill, I support the broad thrust and I will vote to support it.