State Policies and Projects (Project of State Significance) Revocation Order 2004

What is this law?

This is a revocation order — essentially a legal instrument that cancels a previous decision. Specifically, it cancels an earlier declaration that a particular project in Tasmania had been classified as a 'Project of State Significance'.

What is a 'Project of State Significance'?

Under Tasmanian law, the government can declare certain large or important development projects as 'Projects of State Significance.' This gives the government special powers to fast-track approvals and override normal planning rules to get the project done more quickly.

What does this order actually do?

This order withdraws that special status from a project — meaning it no longer gets the fast-tracked, state-controlled approval process. It goes back to being treated like any other development proposal under normal planning rules.

Who does this affect?

• Developers or businesses behind the project that previously held 'Project of State Significance' status — they lose the streamlined approval pathway.
• Local councils and planning authorities — they may regain control over planning decisions for the project.
• Local communities — normal public consultation and planning processes would apply again.

Why does it matter?

The practical impact depends entirely on project this refers to — unfortunately, the order's text does not name the specific project. However, losing 'Project of State Significance' status is a significant change: it can slow down approvals, restore local planning authority, and change who gets a say in the project's future.