The same thing, in different places
Where two jurisdictions regulate the same activity, the difference between them is the most useful evidence in this entire database. Neither side can easily claim the other is being reckless — they are both Australian, both liable, both answerable to the same coroner. So a five-fold difference in step count is a question that demands an answer.
Apartment development
| Jurisdiction | Process | Steps | Bodies | Elapsed | Scheduling | Sourced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | Build a multi storey apartment building — Australian Capital Territory | 18 | 3 | 810d | 37% | 6% |
| New South Wales | Build a multi storey apartment building — New South Wales | 19 | 3 | 870d | 34% | 11% |
| New South Wales | Build a multi storey apartment building via the Housing Delivery Authority — New South Wales | 17 | 5 | 1048d | 18% | 6% |
| Northern Territory | Build a multi storey apartment building — Northern Territory | 18 | 3 | 846d | 35% | 6% |
| Queensland | Build a multi storey apartment building — Queensland | 18 | 3 | 867d | 34% | 6% |
| South Australia | Build a multi storey apartment building — South Australia | 18 | 3 | 811d | 35% | 11% |
| Tasmania | Build a multi storey apartment building — Tasmania | 18 | 3 | 846d | 35% | 6% |
| Victoria | Build a multi storey apartment building — Victoria | 18 | 3 | 900d | 33% | 6% |
| Western Australia | Build a multi storey apartment building — Western Australia | 18 | 3 | 900d | 33% | 6% |
Comparison is only fair when both entries are mapped to the same depth. Check the sourced column before quoting any gap here: a process that looks shorter may simply be less documented.
Buy land and build house
| Jurisdiction | Process | Steps | Bodies | Elapsed | Scheduling | Sourced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | Buy land and build a single storey house — Australian Capital Territory | 21 | 3 | 283d | 4% | 14% |
| New South Wales | Buy land and build a single storey house — New South Wales | 21 | 3 | 305d | 4% | 19% |
| Northern Territory | Buy land and build a single storey house — Northern Territory | 21 | 3 | 295d | 4% | 14% |
| Queensland | Buy land and build a single storey house — Queensland | 21 | 3 | 302d | 4% | 19% |
| South Australia | Buy land and build a single storey house — South Australia | 21 | 3 | 288d | 4% | 24% |
| Tasmania | Buy land and build a single storey house — Tasmania | 21 | 3 | 295d | 4% | 14% |
| Victoria | Buy land and build a single storey house — Victoria | 21 | 3 | 328d | 4% | 19% |
| Western Australia | Buy land and build a single storey house — Western Australia | 21 | 3 | 313d | 4% | 14% |
Comparison is only fair when both entries are mapped to the same depth. Check the sourced column before quoting any gap here: a process that looks shorter may simply be less documented.
Capital funding
| Jurisdiction | Process | Steps | Bodies | Elapsed | Scheduling | Sourced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Australia | A state obtains Commonwealth capital for an urban public transport project | 6 | 3 | 480d | 38% | 17% |
| Commonwealth of Australia | A water infrastructure project reaches construction funding | 8 | 3 | 1990d | 9% | 38% |
Comparison is only fair when both entries are mapped to the same depth. Check the sourced column before quoting any gap here: a process that looks shorter may simply be less documented.
Car drivers licence
| Jurisdiction | Process | Steps | Bodies | Elapsed | Scheduling | Sourced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | Get a car driver licence — Australian Capital Territory | 9 | 1 | 1485d | 1% | 89% |
| New South Wales | Get a car driver licence — New South Wales | 10 | 1 | 1513d | 3% | 100% |
| Northern Territory | Get a car driver licence — Northern Territory | 8 | 1 | 937d | 2% | 88% |
| Queensland | Get a car driver licence — Queensland | 11 | 1 | 1502d | 3% | 91% |
| South Australia | Get a car driver licence — South Australia | 9 | 1 | 1492d | 2% | 89% |
| Tasmania | Get a car driver licence — Tasmania | 12 | 1 | 1128d | 2% | 92% |
| Victoria | Get a car driver licence — Victoria | 10 | 1 | 1857d | 2% | 90% |
| Western Australia | Get a car driver licence — Western Australia | 10 | 1 | 944d | 3% | 90% |
Comparison is only fair when both entries are mapped to the same depth. Check the sourced column before quoting any gap here: a process that looks shorter may simply be less documented.
Care workforce entry
| Jurisdiction | Process | Steps | Bodies | Elapsed | Scheduling | Sourced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Australia | Become a qualified aged care worker | 7 | 2 | 432d | 5% | 14% |
| Commonwealth of Australia | Become a qualified early childhood educator in Australia | 10 | 4 | 525d | 4% | 30% |
| Commonwealth of Australia | A person is cleared, registered and monitored to work with children in early childhood | 8 | 3 | 93d | 0% | 50% |
| Commonwealth of Australia | A student completes the clearances required before a mandatory placement | 8 | 3 | 210d | 0% | 50% |
Comparison is only fair when both entries are mapped to the same depth. Check the sourced column before quoting any gap here: a process that looks shorter may simply be less documented.
Childcare supply
| Jurisdiction | Process | Steps | Bodies | Elapsed | Scheduling | Sourced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Australia | A childcare place is created where the market will not build one | 9 | 3 | 1575d | 13% | 44% |
| New South Wales | Open a long day care centre — New South Wales | 16 | 4 | 1000d | 10% | 12% |
Comparison is only fair when both entries are mapped to the same depth. Check the sourced column before quoting any gap here: a process that looks shorter may simply be less documented.
Dental access
| Jurisdiction | Process | Steps | Bodies | Elapsed | Scheduling | Sourced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Australia | Child receives dental care under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule | 4 | 2 | 31d | 0% | 75% |
| New South Wales | Adult concession card holder seeks public dental care | 6 | 2 | 665d | 83% | 17% |
Comparison is only fair when both entries are mapped to the same depth. Check the sourced column before quoting any gap here: a process that looks shorter may simply be less documented.
Home affairs visa
| Jurisdiction | Process | Steps | Bodies | Elapsed | Scheduling | Sourced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Australia | Skilled worker seeks permanent residence through the points test | 9 | 3 | 629d | 81% | 44% |
| Commonwealth of Australia | Employer sponsors a skilled worker — Skills in Demand visa | 8 | 3 | 171d | 40% | 50% |
| Commonwealth of Australia | International student obtains a visa and commences study | 9 | 3 | 196d | 15% | 22% |
Comparison is only fair when both entries are mapped to the same depth. Check the sourced column before quoting any gap here: a process that looks shorter may simply be less documented.
Household payment
| Jurisdiction | Process | Steps | Bodies | Elapsed | Scheduling | Sourced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Australia | Family receives the Child Care Subsidy and is balanced against actual income | 7 | 2 | 610d | 10% | 43% |
| Commonwealth of Australia | Renter receives Commonwealth Rent Assistance | 8 | 1 | 212d | 0% | 75% |
| New South Wales | Household receives energy bill relief and concession rebates — New South Wales | 9 | 3 | 113d | 36% | 22% |
Comparison is only fair when both entries are mapped to the same depth. Check the sourced column before quoting any gap here: a process that looks shorter may simply be less documented.
Linear infrastructure approval
| Jurisdiction | Process | Steps | Bodies | Elapsed | Scheduling | Sourced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Australia | Environmental and planning approval for high speed rail — Newcastle to Sydney | 15 | 3 | 2700d | 0% | 27% |
| Commonwealth of Australia | A container terminal is approved at an Australian port | 6 | 2 | 540d | 0% | 50% |
Comparison is only fair when both entries are mapped to the same depth. Check the sourced column before quoting any gap here: a process that looks shorter may simply be less documented.
Mental health access
| Jurisdiction | Process | Steps | Bodies | Elapsed | Scheduling | Sourced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Australia | Person obtains Medicare-rebated psychological therapy | 7 | 1 | 282d | 7% | 71% |
| Commonwealth of Australia | Person walks into a Medicare Mental Health Centre | 4 | 0 | 4d | 0% | 50% |
Comparison is only fair when both entries are mapped to the same depth. Check the sourced column before quoting any gap here: a process that looks shorter may simply be less documented.
Overseas workforce entry
| Jurisdiction | Process | Steps | Bodies | Elapsed | Scheduling | Sourced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Australia | Overseas-qualified early childhood teacher begins work in Australia | 7 | 2 | 389d | 77% | 14% |
| Commonwealth of Australia | Overseas-trained medical specialist begins practising in Australia | 7 | 5 | 266d | 66% | 14% |
Comparison is only fair when both entries are mapped to the same depth. Check the sourced column before quoting any gap here: a process that looks shorter may simply be less documented.
Provider registration
| Jurisdiction | Process | Steps | Bodies | Elapsed | Scheduling | Sourced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Australia | Register as a provider of courses to overseas students | 5 | 2 | 935d | 10% | 20% |
| Commonwealth of Australia | Become a registered NDIS provider | 6 | 2 | 367d | 0% | 17% |
| Commonwealth of Australia | Register as a training organisation and get onto a funded course list | 6 | 2 | 510d | 0% | 33% |
| Commonwealth of Australia | A training provider is approved to originate Commonwealth student debt | 7 | 3 | 780d | 8% | 57% |
Comparison is only fair when both entries are mapped to the same depth. Check the sourced column before quoting any gap here: a process that looks shorter may simply be less documented.
Remedy access
| Jurisdiction | Process | Steps | Bodies | Elapsed | Scheduling | Sourced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Australia | Family with a Child Care Subsidy debt after balancing | 5 | 2 | 423d | 0% | 20% |
| Commonwealth of Australia | Person seeks restoration and compensation after a wrongly cancelled payment | 8 | 4 | 1365d | 40% | 38% |
| Commonwealth of Australia | Former VET FEE-HELP student seeks removal of an unfair debt | 6 | 3 | 785d | 23% | 0% |
Comparison is only fair when both entries are mapped to the same depth. Check the sourced column before quoting any gap here: a process that looks shorter may simply be less documented.
Scheme access
Comparison is only fair when both entries are mapped to the same depth. Check the sourced column before quoting any gap here: a process that looks shorter may simply be less documented.
Single dwelling
| Jurisdiction | Process | Steps | Bodies | Elapsed | Scheduling | Sourced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Build a single house — NSW, complying development certificate | 7 | 1 | 79d | 6% | 29% |
| New South Wales | Build a single house — NSW, merit-assessed development application | 14 | 2 | 140d | 18% | 14% |
| Brisbane City Council | Build a single house — Brisbane, accepted development plus building approval | 6 | 2 | 68d | 7% | 0% |
Comparison is only fair when both entries are mapped to the same depth. Check the sourced column before quoting any gap here: a process that looks shorter may simply be less documented.
Townhouse development
| Jurisdiction | Process | Steps | Bodies | Elapsed | Scheduling | Sourced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | Build a block of townhouses — Australian Capital Territory | 16 | 3 | 460d | 39% | 6% |
| New South Wales | Build a block of townhouses — New South Wales | 16 | 3 | 480d | 38% | 6% |
| Northern Territory | Build a block of townhouses — Northern Territory | 16 | 3 | 484d | 37% | 6% |
| Queensland | Build a block of townhouses — Queensland | 16 | 3 | 498d | 36% | 6% |
| South Australia | Build a block of townhouses — South Australia | 16 | 3 | 463d | 38% | 12% |
| Tasmania | Build a block of townhouses — Tasmania | 16 | 3 | 484d | 37% | 6% |
| Victoria | Build a block of townhouses — Victoria | 16 | 3 | 520d | 35% | 6% |
| Western Australia | Build a block of townhouses — Western Australia | 16 | 3 | 520d | 35% | 6% |
Comparison is only fair when both entries are mapped to the same depth. Check the sourced column before quoting any gap here: a process that looks shorter may simply be less documented.
Transmission line
| Jurisdiction | Process | Steps | Bodies | Elapsed | Scheduling | Sourced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Australia | Build a major transmission line — sequential easement pathway | 10 | 5 | 4110d | 0% | 60% |
| Victoria | Build a major transmission line — concurrent easement pathway (Victoria) | 10 | 5 | 2955d | 0% | 10% |
Comparison is only fair when both entries are mapped to the same depth. Check the sourced column before quoting any gap here: a process that looks shorter may simply be less documented.
Vet student pathway
| Jurisdiction | Process | Steps | Bodies | Elapsed | Scheduling | Sourced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Australia | A person completes a trade apprenticeship | 9 | 3 | 1296d | 0% | 33% |
| Commonwealth of Australia | Commonwealth funding reaches a student in a fee-free TAFE place | 8 | 3 | 1270d | 14% | 12% |
Comparison is only fair when both entries are mapped to the same depth. Check the sourced column before quoting any gap here: a process that looks shorter may simply be less documented.
Social housing delivery
1 of 2 entries in this group are structural skeletons. Their steps and authorities are researched; their durations are a uniform template applied across every jurisdiction. That means the differences in the elapsed column here are mostly an artefact of the template, not a finding about Australia. The step counts and the shape of each pathway are the parts worth reading.
Comparison is only fair when both entries are mapped to the same depth. Check the sourced column before quoting any gap here: a process that looks shorter may simply be less documented.