Development applications lodged with Brisbane City Council are being flooded with proforma submissions in a bid to sway the council’s decision to approve or reject applications, but submitters may be wasting their time. Experts say the system isn’t perfect but provides democratic input for residents.

Read the full story, including Dorina’s interview: www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-04/development-applications-flooded-with-submissions/13208310