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Ombudsman calls for submissions for investigation into flood planning decisions at Kensington Banks and Rivervue Retirement Village
31 Oct 2023
Following a referral from Parliament, the Victorian Ombudsman is inviting submissions to inform our investigation into flood planning decisions for the Kensington Banks and Rivervue Retirement Village developments.
Find out moreOmbudsman calls for submissions for investigation into flood planning decisions at Kensington Banks and Rivervue Retirement Village
31 Oct 2023
Following a referral from Parliament, the Victorian Ombudsman is inviting submissions to inform our investigation into flood planning decisions for the Kensington Banks and Rivervue Retirement Village developments.
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