Trent Zimmerman MP presented his speech to Parliament on 4 March 2020. “The heritage of these [Harbour Trust] sites is just so valuable. These are precious assets which we are custodians of on behalf of the Australian people, and long may that continue.”
Read moreCockatoo Island: thin end of the wedge for long term leasing of trust sites
“Despite claims of philanthropy by Cockatoo Island Foundation, the community would not be the long term beneficiaries because Cockatoo Island would be the thin end of the wedge for the long term leasing of all or other of the trust sites.” Submission by Sarah Benjamin and Phillip Keir
Read moreMinister’s Public Forum unconvincing
Informative and cogent comments made, particularly by Phil Jenkyn, Nick Hollo, and Peter Lowry, who were involved in the early days of the Trust 20 years ago.
Read moreAll Trust sites are at risk from private control and development
Read Jill L’Estrange’s Opinion piece in today’s Sydney Morning Herald. We urge you to help save our iconic public Sydney Harbour foreshore parks.
Read moreHarbour Trust sites must be kept safe from redevelopment – Zali Steggall
”Today I spoke with both Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Environment Minister Sussan Ley on behalf of the community and also delivered a speech on the Review in Parliament. “ [see video]
Read moreMosman Daily "Zali weighs in on foreshore fears"
Zali Steggle is encouraging people to attend the review panel’s public forum on February 18 from 6pm to 8pm at Pullman Sydney Hyde Park, 36 College St, Sydney.
Read moreSubmissions to Independent Review – here are sample letters to help
The Mosman Parks & Bushland Association have shared some sample letters to help you make a submission.
Read moreHPG responds to Independent review discussion questions
The independent review of the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust Public consultation paper included a series of ‘discussion’ questions to “assist interested parties in developing their input”.
Read moreIndependent Review: Sussan Ley says it is not about selling iconic sites
Sussan Ley says “we need to look at what options we have for the future. But I want to emphasize that I do see these as iconic Sydney sites and we do want to maintain public access that it is not about selling them.“
Read more"Rushed review of harbour body needs explanation"
Linda Bergin OAM (pictured above), Opinion Sydney Morning Herald, 9 December 2019
Will the review deliver more needed investment or more unwelcome commercialisation?
Read more"Trust funding crisis as harbourside gems go under review"
The remediation of iconic former Defence sites around Sydney Harbour could cost up to an extra $300 million and funding shortages might mean having to close off some areas to the public, the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust has warned.
Read moreJill L'Estrange says "Most Australians would be outraged... we would jeopardise these wonderful iconic precincts for commercialisation."
Wendy Harmer and Robbie Buck interview HPG President, Jill L'Estrange on ABC Radio 702 Breakfast.
Read the full transcript.
Read moreHave your say – the future of the Trust's lands lies with you!
On 30 October, an ‘Independent Review’ of the Harbour Trust was announced by the federal Department of Environment. The Review is very broad and will make RECOMMENDATIONS to the government. This Review will impact the future of Trust lands, including Headland Park.
Read moreMiddle Head up for Grab$ – again? Your say is critical
An independent review initiated by the Federal Government will determine the Trust’s future.
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