Original words (chorus): Ray Glaser, 1947
New verses: Miguel Heatwole, 2005
The Minister for Planning says that we don't need a voice
He'll listen to developers and then he'll make his choice
They’ve changed the legislation 'cause they didn't like red tape
Development is progress: you shouldn't call it rape
Put it on the ground, spread it all around
Dig it with a hoe, it will make your flowers grow!
The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act was bad
It made extremely wealthy people unfulfilled and sad
Imagine what a tragedy it is to meet dissent
When you only want to do what's best for the environment
When we need to build a shopping centre in a National Park
Environmental impact statements always miss the mark
The community unreasonably insists that we consult
But the minister's discretion will ensure the best result