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Analysis | The Fast-Track Bill – A Path to Economic Prosperity or Democratic Downfall?
By Aamy Roshan Just last month, thousands of Aucklanders marched down Queen Street to protest the Fast-Track Approvals Bill, which was created to accelerate economic growth through development.1 Introduced in March, the Bill would essentially give three Ministers, Chris Bishop, Simeon Brown and Shane Jones, the unchecked power to consent to major development projects.2 Despite public outcry, polling has indicated that 44 per cent of respondents support the Bill.3 However, the Bill’s current form poses concerns about its ability to balance economic objectives with matters of impartiality and sustainability. The Fast-Track Approvals Bill was included as part of National’s 100-Day