The Mt Victoria Residents’ Association has appeared before a Parliamentary select committee, to present its views on the Government’s proposed Fast Track Bill.

MVRA submitted in opposition to the controversial Bill, which would give three Ministers significant power to usher through development projects despite the impacts on the environment.

MVRA said the proposed Bill removed the right of communities to be involved in decisions that affect them.  The Association also said it did not support inclusion of the ‘third’ Mount Victoria tunnel as part of Schedule 2 to this Bill.

The Association had 10 minutes to present its case.  The Environment Committee received submissions from nearly 27,000 individuals and organisations, which meant not all those wanting to appear in person were able to.