Michael Brennan (Progressive Democrats)

Will the Leader ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to clarify why a number of local authorities are making the establishment of management committees to administer private housing estates a condition of planning permission? This is causing a great deal of concern as householders must pay an annual charge to private management committees. However, they are questioning their legality, particularly as a condition of planning permission.

I support Senator Leyden's call on the Leader to use her good offices to ensure no postal strike takes place.