Chris Minns says a re-elected Minns Labor Government would permanently defer local infrastructure contributions from the construction certificate stage to the occupation certificate stage. That part is an election promise, not a rule in force. The same 6 November media release says the government will also take an immediate first step: the planning minister will issue directions letting councils spend more than A$900 million collected under repealed contribution plans.

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