Queensland Changes Critical Mineral Approval Process to Fast-Track Projects
Some academics say speed is not the only consideration for winning 'social licence.'
TL;DR
- Queensland government has overhauled internal planning laws for critical mineral projects.
- Mine, processing plant, and port will be assessed as one project.
- The new process is described as 'less clunky' and reduces stakeholder consultations.
- The Queensland Parliament amended the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act.
- The Coordinator-General can declare 'state significant projects' and set approval conditions.
- The federal House Standing Committee on Primary Industries is examining the social licence of critical minerals projects.