Bayside City Council is launching legal action against Victorian Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny, seeking access to documents related to the selection of their suburb for four new activity centres. The council alleges a lack of transparency in the decision-making process and is requesting the release of ministerial briefs and advice that informed Kilkenny’s choice. They claim the information is crucial to understanding the rationale behind the proposed developments and to allow for proper community consultation. The council believes the Minister has a legal obligation to provide this information. This legal challenge escalates a dispute over the planned activity centres, which have faced local opposition due to concerns about their impact on the area. The council aims to ensure a fair and informed process for the future of development in Bayside. The case will be heard in court at a date yet to be determined.