New Zealand's "Fast Track" bill faces criticism from environmental groups for potentially breaching free trade agreements and undermining environmental laws.
New Zealand's "Fast Track" bill, designed to speed up major projects, faces criticism from environmental groups like Forest & Bird, who claim it conflicts with environmental protection clauses in the UK and EU free trade agreements. The bill bypasses public input and expert panels, potentially breaching free trade agreements and undermining environmental laws.
March 30, 2024
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