Explanatory note
This explanatory note relates to this Bill as introduced into Parliament.

Overview of Bill

The object of this Bill is to ensure that the Kuring-gai Campus of the University of
Technology, Sydney, continues to be used for educational purposes.

Outline of provisions

Clause 1 sets out the name (also called the short title) of the proposed Act.

Clause 2 provides for the commencement of the proposed Act on a day or days to be
appointed by proclamation.

Clause 3 defines certain words and expressions used in the proposed Act.

Clause 4 declares that the Kuring-gai Campus of the University of Technology,
Sydney, can not be lawfully sold, leased, mortgaged, charged or otherwise alienated
or encumbered, except as provided by the proposed Act. Subject to specified
limitations, the proposed section enables the campus to be transferred, sold or leased,
or the subject of a licence for occupation, solely for educational purposes.

Clause 5 precludes the Kuring-gai Campus being developed for purposes other than
educational facilities. It also provides that the local council is the consent authority
in relation to any development application relating to the campus and precludes
development of the campus being made a project to which Part 3A of the
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 applies.

Clause 6 enables the Minister to compulsorily acquire the Kuring-gai Campus and
requires the Minister to take all reasonable steps to ensure that the campus, if so
acquired, is used solely for the provision of education. The proposed section provides
that the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 does not apply to or
in respect of any such acquisition.

Clause 7 provides that the proposed Act applies to each part of the Kuring-gai
Campus in the same way as it applies to the whole of the campus and that it applies
despite the provisions of any other Act including section 18 of the University of
Technology, Sydney, Act 1989.

Note: If this Bill is not modified, these Explanatory Notes would reflect the Bill as passed in the House. If the Bill has been amended by Committee, these Explanatory Notes may not necessarily reflect the Bill as passed.

 

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