Patrick Weiler: “This gives us a chance to think about development at the scale of the ecosystem, rather than looking at small projects…”

[Economic feasibility] should not become a substitute for achieving the environmental outcome.

Parliament should be clear on what work can and cannot be done.

Given that the powers in this bill would be permanent, it is important that where new flexibility or discretion is created, Parliament instils clear and transparent processes.

If we want a more efficient process, we also need to make sure that people have a fair opportunity to participate in it.