Local Councils across the nation are failing to engage the public in a meaningful way with respect to the Urban Design Framework also known as 20 minute cities. People across Australia have attempted to engage councils on this matter due to the fundamental changes it brings only to be snubbed and shut out by council.
Council clearly have an utter distain for the Australia's democratic process and the obligations they have under the various local government Acts (LGA) which binds council to engage the public in the decision making process. Council Watch Victoria provide a press release on the amendments to the LGA which has defined "Open to the Public" to in essence be closed to the public...