The Canberra Times reports that Mr Stanhope has dipped his oar into the controversial Hawker Shops redevelopment again.
Mr Stanhope has announced a reference group to guide the redevelopment and a master plan, due in March.
It will be chaired by Department of Land and Property Services chief executive David Dawes, and will include community members and Hawker business owners to address concerns which included car parking facilities and easier access for shoppers.
If he wants to be the Minister for Planning maybe he should take on the job fulltime?