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1. The SFO will be kept busy monitoring the Fast Track Act list
Bryce Edwards
- 🕵️♂️ The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is scrutinizing the Fast Track Applications to prevent potential corruption linked to the 149 development projects approved by the Government.
- 💸 Private developments involving millions are under SFO's radar for possible bribery and corruption.
- 🚦 Critics argue the Fast Track process concentrates too much power among ministers and raises concerns about transparency and political influence.
- 🔄 Unlike the open resource consent process, Fast Track gives Cabinet ministers final say, raising concerns about backroom deals and conflicts of interest.
- 📜 Requests for transparency about conflicts of interest among Cabinet ministers remain unanswered, fueling public skepticism and calls for greater accountability.
