Fast-track Approvals Bill | |
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New Zealand Parliament[1] | |
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Legislative history | |
Introduced by | Chris Bishop[1] |
First reading | 7 March 2024[1] |
The Fast-track Approvals Bill is a proposed New Zealand Act of Parliament that seeks to establish a permanent fast track approvals regime for a range of infrastructure, housing and development projects.[2] The Bill is part of the National-led coalition government's efforts to overhaul resource management legislation.[3] The Bill was first introduced into the New Zealand Parliament on 7 March 2024.[1]
The Fast-track Approvals Bill was part of New Zealand First's coalition agreement with the incumbent National Party.[3] The Bill has received support from business interests including BusinessNZ, Energy Resources Aotearoa and Foodstuffs.[4] It has also attracted criticism from the opposition Labour, Green parties and Te Pāti Māori as well as environmentalist groups including Greenpeace Aotearoa New Zealand and the Environmental Defence Society.[5][6][7] The Fast-track legislation also attracted several nationwide protests.[7][8][9]
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