What is this about?
Section 60ZZZI of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (LUPAA) requires a review of the major projects assessment process, to commence as soon as possible after January 2025.
Who is involved?
The LUPAA requires that the Minister must appoint at least one person to conduct the review, and they must be non-government, to bring independence and transparency to the review. The review also requires public consultation. Once the Minister receives the review report, it must be tabled in both houses of Parliament.
How long will it take?
The LUPAA requires the reviewer to present a report to the Minister for Planning within 6 months of being appointed to conduct the review.
Background
The LUPAA major projects process is where large and complex projects with impact beyond a single council can be assessed.
The review is required to consider the following matters:
- Whether the process to grant any major projects permits has been efficient and effective
- The exercise of the Minister's powers to declare major projects
- The effectiveness of the determination guidelines issued by the Tasmanian Planning Commission
- Whether, and the extent to which this Division of the Act provides an efficient and effective process for the approval of developments.
Minister initiates review
Appoint consultant
Independent person or consultant appointed to conduct the review and prepare for public consultation.
Have your say - consultant calls for public submissions
Independent public consultation to inform the review of the major project assessment process.
Consultant prepares a report
Submissions reviewed and report prepared by independent consultant.
Minister tables report in Parliament
