the Planning and Design Code was rolled out in Outback SA on 1 July 2019, with Phase 2 (Rural) introduced on 31 July 2020 and Phase 3 (Urban) on 19 March 2021. In June 2020, Knoll introduced the Local Government Reform Bill in Parliament. Key elements in the Bill were rate capping, the establishment of behavioural standards for councillors and reductions of red tape to improve efficiency and lessen the burden on councils. The Bill was passed in June 2021, with the omission of rate capping. In July 2020, as part of a broader investigation into a number of country MPs, Knoll was investigated by the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) into the possible misuse of the Country Members Accommodation Allowance. Knoll resigned from cabinet on 26 July 2020. On 15 October 2020, the ICAC announced that there would be no further inquiry or investigation relating to some of the members of parliament, including Knoll. The Urban Renewal Authority, trading as Renewal SA, was within his portfolio responsibilities until 28 July 2020, when it was moved to that of the Treasurer, Rob Lucas. On 1 December 2020, Knoll announced that he did not intend to contest the 2022 election. References External links Members of the South Australian House of Assembly Living people 21st-century Australian politicians University of Adelaide alumni 1982 births