Mining lobby group looking forward to consent changes

From Morning Report, 8:23 am on 7 March 2024

A mining industry lobby group says it is looking forward to the Government's unveiling of a proposed bill to 'fast track' consenting aimed at improving the speed of approval for major infrastructure projects.

The bill will outline changes to the Resource Management Act, with the Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones believing our aquaculture and mining industries can unlock economic growth.

Straterra chief executive Josie Vidal spoke to Corin Dann.