The Business Council welcomes the Government’s next steps on the Investor Front Door, a reform we have long advocated for to better coordinate investment and streamline approvals.
Providing dedicated engagement managers to help guide proponents through regulatory processes is a practical step that can make it easier to navigate approvals and support investment.
This approach can improve coordination across government, provide clearer pathways for investors and help reduce delays and uncertainty for major projects.
Similar approaches have been successfully implemented internationally, including in Singapore, as well as across Australian states, demonstrating the value of a more coordinated approach.
It is encouraging to see this model now being piloted across nationally significant projects, with the potential to support faster investment decisions and strengthen Australia’s economic resilience.
The Business Council looks forward to working constructively with the Government as the pilot progresses to ensure the model delivers on its objectives and enhances Australia’s competitiveness as an investment destination.