New changes are being fast-tracked to allow local councils to reclaim infrastructure costs associated with new developments. The policy shift aims to ensure developers contribute fairly to the provision of essential services like roads and utilities. However, the move follows the lodging of over 200 fast-track applications, raising questions about retroactive application of the new costs. Analysts suggest developers who have already submitted applications should also be required to contribute more towards infrastructure. This decision addresses concerns about councils bearing the financial burden of increased demand from new housing and commercial projects. The changes are intended to create a more sustainable funding model for infrastructure development alongside population growth. The fairness of applying these changes to existing applications remains a central point of discussion.