Fast-track Approvals Bill

Government bill

6 March 2024

The purpose of this bill is to provide a streamlined decision-making process to facilitate the delivery of infrastructure and development projects with significant regional or national benefits.

Voting method

Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.

Procedural notes

Urgency used

Urgency was used to progress this bill. This means some of the normal processes may have been skipped or abrogated. Learn more about urgency

  • Introduced on 6 March 2024
  • 1st reading on 7 March 2024
  • 2nd reading on 13 November 2024
  • 3rd reading on 17 December 2024
  • Royal assent on 22 December 2024

Member responsible

Chris Bishop

Chris Bishop

National Party MP for Hutt South

Votes

1st reading

Passed

7 March 2024

party vote

68Aye
55No
0Abstain
0Absent

2nd reading

Passed

13 November 2024

party vote

68Aye
54No
0Abstain
1Absent

3rd reading

Passed

17 December 2024

party vote

68Aye
55No
0Abstain
0Absent

Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.

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