8835 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister for Infrastructure

Written Question

Published date: 31 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	8835 (2026)
Question asked:	16 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Lan Pham
Portfolio:	Minister for Infrastructure
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Bishop
Answer received:	25 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_08835_2026
Document guid:	9cdf91fd-3e57-4e22-81db-460f19adcb25

8835 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister for Infrastructure: 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?

Hon Chris Bishop: 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.