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On average per approved application, how much money have successful applicants spent to participate in the Fast-Track Approvals Act process, between its gazetting and 17 March 2026?

Answered Question 8835 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • On average per approved application, how much money have successful applicants spent to participate in the Fast-Track Approvals Act process, between its gazetting and 17 March 2026?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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As of 17 March 2026, the average cost of successful substantive applications is $717,000. This includes a levy of $140,000 per application, covering general overhead costs.