Environmental decision making: public participation provisions in South Australian legislation
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2017
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Ballantyne, M.
Bubna Litic, K.
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This Report discusses public participation provisions in South Australian legislation which directly and indirectly impact on environmental decision making. The involvement of the public in this area is essential as it facilitates appropriate scrutiny and gives a level of confidence to the public that there has been an open and rigorous decision making process.Research has shown that the most effective consultation processes are where stakeholders are involved from the beginning of the process, often helping to set out the terms and ground rules of the process.1 There is recognition of the expertise that sits within the general community. Their needs are listened to and their views properly taken into account in reaching decisions. If this occurs, it is more likely that the outcome of the process will be accepted by the public at large. Without community acceptance the risk of a legal challenge to the decision increases. Public confidence in decision making is promoted by public participation, transparency and accountability which also safeguard against corrupt conduct and the perception of corrupt conduct
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Copyright 2017 The Author(s)