Fast-track consenting
The Government has introduced a short-term consenting process to fast-track projects that can promote employment, while promoting sustainable management, to support recovery from the economic and social impacts of COVID-19.
Fast-track consenting
The COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Act) creates a fast-track process to fast-track projects aimed at stimulating the economy.
Making an application
Applications for fast-track projects must meet information requirements set out in the Act.
Fast-track listed projects
There are 17 projects listed in the Act that may be considered by expert consenting panels.
Fast-track referred projects
Under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020, anyone can apply for a project to be referred to an expert consenting panel.
Panel convener and expert consenting panels
This page has information about the panel convener and expert consenting panels appointed to decide on fast-track projects.
Contact us
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Commenting on a fast-track consenting application
The COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 states that expert consenting panels must invite written comments from some people or groups listed in th...