Fast-Track: You have 20 days and one shot. Ready?

Written By Helen Marr
The cover of our new how-to guide featuring a solar and wind farm - typical projects within fast-track.

Time is not on your side.

Manage it carefully.

You’ve been invited to comment on a Fast-track project. But before you start writing pages of opposition, you need to know the reality: the deck is stacked, the rules have changed, and the clock is already ticking.

Unlike the standard RMA process, Fast-track has no public notification and no requirement for a hearing. You have exactly 20 working days to make your case.

This process is your one opportunity to address environmental, heritage, and conservation concerns concurrently. If you get it wrong, there are no second chances.

Don’t waste your limited time on vague opposition.

We have distilled our expert learnings into a brand-new guide: "How to Comment on Fast-track Applications." It’s the playbook you need to influence the decision effectively.

Inside, you’ll discover:

  • The 5 strategic tips to craft a powerful case before the deadline.

  • Why focusing on consent conditions – not just problems—is your best route to success.

  • How to challenge the "Significant Benefit" justification.

  • Insider advice on how to have input even if you weren't invited.

Head over to our Knowledge page now to download the full guide and get the strategy you need to get the best outcomes for your community.

Helen Marr

Co-director since 2010, Helen is a master of the 'pointy end' of policy – court evidence, mediation, and submissions. But she’d rather help you avoid the fight entirely. Her real passion is designing proactive systems that solve problems before they start. A dedicated teacher, she believes knowledge is power and new ideas are fuel.

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