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Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill
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This bill amends the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 to improve competition in the grocery sector and ensure the Act is operationally and procedurally efficient.MP in charge
Hon Chris BishopCommittee
Environment
Bill No.219-1
54Parliament
Progress of the Bill
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Assented on 15 Dec 2025
Act: Fast-track Approvals Amendment Act 2025
Royal Assent
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: 219-1 Introduction: 02 Nov 2025 First reading agreed: 06 Nov 2025 Referred to: Environment Submissions due: 16 Nov 2025 Select Committee Report(s): Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill - 03 Dec 2025 Second reading agreed: 09 Dec 2025 Committee of the whole House concluded: 09 Dec 2025 Third reading agreed: 09 Dec 2025 Royal assent: 15 Dec 2025 Act: Fast-track Approvals Amendment Act 2025