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Fast-track Approvals Bill

Fast-track approval approvals process for eligible projects - Process for panel consideration of substantive application - Panel decisions

24WB: Conditions must be no more onerous than necessary

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“Rules set by the panel should be just tough enough, not too tough”

When the panel makes decisions, they can set conditions. These conditions are rules that must be followed. The panel must be careful when setting these conditions. They can’t make the conditions harder or stricter than they need to be. The conditions should only be as strict as needed to solve the problem or achieve the goal they’re meant for. This means the panel should think carefully about why they’re setting each condition and make sure it’s not too tough.

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Part 2 Fast-track approval approvals process for eligible projects
Process for panel consideration of substantive application: Panel decisions

24WBConditions must be no more onerous than necessary

  1. When exercising a discretion to impose a condition under this Act, the panel must not set a condition that is more onerous than necessary to address the purpose for which it is set.