Mr Morrison, you can cut 'green tape' without harming nature – but it'll take money and gumption
- Written by Peter Burnett, Honorary Associate Professor, ANU College of Law, Australian National University
Lukas Coch/AAPPrime Minister Scott Morrison this week announced environmental approvals for 15 major infrastructure projects will be fast-tracked to accelerate investment as Australia emerges from the COVID-19 lockdown.
Under the current system, proponents must seek both state and federal approvals for big developments. The new “single...





