Restrictions on development approvals during notifiable assessments
State Development and Public Works Organisation (Critical Minerals) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
Private Member's BillAssembly
Introduced by: Jarrod Bleijie (LNP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Decision makers cannot give development approval if the Coordinator-General is satisfied a notifiable assessment application is underway.
The Coordinator-General must consider all submissions when finalising a development investigation report.
The Coordinator-General must draft an infrastructure coordination plan if directed.
Decision makers must give applicants written notice of their application status while an infrastructure coordination plan is in effect.
The Minister must table investigation reports in the Legislative Assembly within 14 sitting days.
The Minister can declare a project to be a State strategic project.
The Minister can direct the Coordinator-General to investigate if a resources project increases infrastructure demand.
Specified people must comply with administrative notices unless they have a reasonable excuse.