Question - Planning

In relation to the answer provided by the Minister to a question without notice on 23 September 2025, can the Minister (a) provide detail of the two step “Expression of Interest” process for community groups seeking land for community and religious purposes, including links to public information and copies of internal policy guidance documents, (b) provide assessment criteria for applications at each stage, (c) advise how applications are assessed, including (i) whether there is an independent advisory process,  (ii) who the decision-maker is for such allocations and (iii) what is the review process for applicants that are unhappy with the outcomes, (d) provide information on all requests made in the last five years, with details of outcomes, including deidentified data showing (i) the size of the land requested (ii) what the land would be used for, (iii) the date the request was made, (iv) the date decisions were communicated to applicants for each of the two step processes, (v) the outcome of the request and (vi) the reasons for a decision to decline each request, (e) provide data on the number and sizes of land that has been allocated for community purposes, and data on land that is currently available but not yet allocated, and (f) advise what specific venues would be able to accommodate a gathering of  over 3,000 participants with specific religious needs, such as a capacity to burn offerings and conduct funerals, and what is the cost to communities of booking these venues for 10 days.