30 May 2025
The Fast Track Approvals Act 2024 does not specify a timeframe for publication, however, it does include a duty to act promptly in circumstances where no time limit has been set.
Application documents will now be published as soon as possible after checks are made. These checks include any redactions requested by the applicant or required by us under the Official Information Act and Privacy Act. This will take time to work through depending on the size and volume of the documents - potentially thousands of pages - provided with each application. In practice, this means applications cannot be published immediately on lodgement, but will be published as soon as possible.
Application documents will be published on the relevant project page. Should an application subsequently be returned or withdrawn, or a new application made, we will re-label files and update the project page to ensure it is clear which documents are part of the ‘live’ application.