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Fast-track Approvals Act 2024

Fast-track approvals process - Panel consideration of substantive application - Panel decisions

79: Timing of panel decisions

You could also call this:

"When to expect a decision from a panel after you apply for something"

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When you are waiting for a panel decision, the panel must give you their decision documents within a certain time. This time is either set by the panel convener or, if no time is set, it is within 30 working days after the date for receiving comments under section 53. The panel convener sets the time frame after considering the size and complexity of the application.

The panel convener must set the time frame at or before they comply with section 52. They also need to think about what time frame is appropriate for the application and consult with the relevant agencies. Then they must tell the applicant what the time frame is.

The time frame is important because it tells you when to expect the panel's decision documents, which they must issue under section 88. You can expect to get these documents within the set time frame or within 30 working days. This helps you plan and know what to expect from the panel.

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Panel consideration of substantive application: Panel decisions

79Timing of panel decisions

  1. A panel must issue its decision documents under section 88 within—

  2. a time frame set by the panel convener in accordance with subsection (2); or
    1. if no time frame is set, within 30 working days after the date specified for receiving comments under section 53.

      1. A time frame set by the panel convener for the purposes of subsection (1)(a) must—

      2. be set at or before the time the panel convener complies with section 52; and
        1. be a time frame that the panel convener considers is appropriate, having regard to the scale, nature, and complexity of the approvals sought in, and any other matters raised by, the substantive application; and
          1. be set after consulting the relevant administering agencies; and
            1. be notified to the applicant.

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