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Articles on Fast-track Approvals Bill
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New Zealand is far from a tyranny. But there are signs its democratic institutions are not as robust as they might be – with the proposed ‘fast-track’ legislation bringing concerns to a head.
If a future government wanted to block fast-tracked projects, it could trigger investor-state dispute settlement clauses built into existing trade agreements, with billions potentially at stake.
With submissions about to close on the government’s proposed fast-track consenting legislation, its possible impact on New Zealand’s diminished and delicate ecosystems demands proper scrutiny.
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Professor of Ecology, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Professor of Law, University of Waikato
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Professor of Law, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Professor and Chair in Sustainable Energy Systems, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
