Podcast: Fast track reform and parliamentary oversight
Dr Oliver Hartwich
Nick Clark
Dr Bryce Wilkinson ONZM
11 December, 2025
In this episode, Oliver, Nick and Bryce talk about the Fast Track Approvals Amendment Bill, focusing on the use of Henry VIII clauses that allow ministers to amend legislation without full parliamentary scrutiny.
The discussion examines why these powers have typically been used only in genuine emergencies, how their application in planning reform raises constitutional questions, and why the Initiative recommends clearer limits and stronger sunset provisions to protect democratic processes.
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