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On average per approved application, how much money has the EPA invoiced from successful applicants for costs associated with the Fast-Track Approvals Act process, between its assent and 17 March 2026?

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • On average per approved application, how much money has the EPA invoiced from successful applicants for costs associated with the Fast-Track Approvals Act process, between its assent and 17 March 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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As of 17 March 2026, 12 substantive applications have been approved. For each application, an applicant will pay fees for costs associated with their project, and a levy of $140,000 covering general overhead costs. The average invoiced cost (exclusive of levies) of these applications is $577,000, with costs ranging between $201,000 to $1.35 million.