State Policies and Projects (Project of State Significance) Order 2023

State Policies and Projects (Project of State Significance) Order 2023

This is a Tasmanian government instrument (a formal legal order made under existing legislation) that designates something as a 'Project of State Significance' under Tasmania's State Policies and Projects Act 1993.

What does this actually mean?

When a project is declared a 'Project of State Significance,' it gets put on a fast-tracked, centralised approval pathway managed by the state government — bypassing or overriding normal local council planning and development processes. Think of it as the state government saying: 'This project is too important to get bogged down in ordinary planning rules.'

Who is affected?

• Local communities and councils near the project lose some of their usual say in the planning process
• Landowners and neighbours may find their objection rights are changed
• Developers or project proponents gain a streamlined approval process directly through state government
• The Tasmanian public generally, since these projects typically involve major infrastructure, resources, or public interest developments

Why does it matter?

Being declared a Project of State Significance is a significant legal step — it concentrates decision-making power with the state government and can override local planning schemes. Unfortunately, the full text of this Order (including is being declared) is not reproduced here, so the precise project, location, and conditions cannot be assessed.