Haven't we learned about cutting corners yet?

StreetCorner.com.au reports on another cross government dispute. And who would back the States in implementing "fast-track" approaches? Especially in NSW?

"Waverley and Woollahra Mayors, Sally Betts and Andrew Petrie, have launched a stinging attack on the Premier Kristina Keneally’s ambitions to take even more planning powers from Councils saying it will hurt local residents.

Political opponents, Labor Member for Coogee Paul Pearce and the Liberal’s candidate for Coogee, Randwick Councillor Bruce Notley-Smith, are also united in their opposition to “emergency” fast-track Stimulus Package planning measures being extended to “significant projects”. They argue that the community will be cut out of the decision making process on the developments that impact them most. On the other hand, developers are welcoming the Review and all seem to agree that developers will be the main beneficiaries if even more projects bypass Councils and local community consultation processes."