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Fast-track Approvals Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 04 Feb 2025

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

The purpose of this bill is to provide a streamlined decision-making process to facilitate the delivery of infrastructure and development projects with significant regional or national benefits.
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Hon Chris Bishop
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Environment
confirmation_number Bill No.31-3
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Assented on 22 Dec 2024

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Act: Fast-track Approvals Act 2024

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The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.

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  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Chris Bishop
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 31-3
    Introduction: 06 Mar 2024
    First reading agreed: 07 Mar 2024
    Referred to: Environment
    Submissions due: 18 Apr 2024
    Select Committee Report(s): Fast-track Approvals Bill - 17 Oct 2024
    Second reading agreed: 13 Nov 2024
    Committee of the whole House concluded: 10 Dec 2024
    Third reading agreed: 17 Dec 2024
    Royal assent: 22 Dec 2024
    Act: Fast-track Approvals Act 2024

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