23. Improve the navigation of project approval processes by establishing a single digital government approvals system, including:
providing a single access platform that offers standardised, consistent and transparent information covering all WA Government infrastructure approvals processes, time frames, roles and responsibilities and supporting information required from the proponent
- staging updates to the platform to create a single lodgement portal for all WA Government infrastructure approval applications that allows users to track progress, enables transparent reporting and facilitates sharing of consistent information across state agencies.
The WA Government responded to Foundation for a stronger tomorrow in February 2023. Recommendation 23 is partially supported. For further information please refer to the response document.
Actions:
23.35 Implement the reform priorities of Streamline WA, including further development of Approvals WA
23.36 Consider the merits of providing a single digital government approvals system, including reviewing business systems in approval agencies.
1/2 actions complete
1/2 actions on schedule
23.35 Complete
Action is complete. The key initiatives within Streamline WA 2023-24 have been completed. Adoption of approvals outcomes will be agency dependent. Key actions and deliverables to note include the Green Energy working group, and development of Quality Applications, Performance Measurement and Stop-The-Clock policies.
23.36 On schedule
Solutions are being further investigated by the Approvals Reform team, with support from the Office of the Coordinator General within JTSI.