New legislation aimed at accelerating energy and defence projects in Western Australia could put the environment at risk and lead to less transparent government, industry experts say.

Premier Roger Cook on Monday announced plans to overhaul the government's development framework in a bid to cut red tape for priority projects.

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Dubbed the State Development Bill, Mr Cook said the legislation would make WA the best place in the world to do business.

"I can't let WA be a laggard. I won't allow WA to be the policy equ

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