NSW’S FAST-TRACK PLANNING LAWS COULD ALLOW MINES TO BE APPROVED WITHOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
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✍️ The Environmental Defenders Office has warned that changes to New South Wales's planning laws could facilitate the fast-tracking of mines, power projects, and infrastructure without environmental assessment.
👉 The bill proposes to fast-track housing approvals 👉 The bill could facilitate the fast-tracking of mines, power projects, and infrastructure without environmental assessment 👉 The minister would have the power to declare a particular development or class of development as eligible for a streamlined assessment process 👉 The bill would 'switch off' environmental assessment and public interest considerations 👉 The bill removes references to 'protecting the environment' and 'promoting the social and economic welfare of the community and a better environment'
-- #PaulScully #JacquiMumford #ElaineJohnson #ChrisMinns #MarkSpeakman #EddieObeid #NewSouthWales #Parramatta #Newcastle #Mudgee #politics
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