It might sound a little familiar to Tasmanians.
A deal is done behind closed doors, a controversial project emerges, claims of enormous economic benefits are made, short time frames increase the urgency, an independent planning process highlights flaws, and the premier looks to go around that process.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff’s confirmation on Wednesday that he had sought advice on bypassing the current Macquarie Point stadium assessment process has drawn a perhaps unwanted comparison.
Former premier Paul Lennon took a similar route almost two decades ago in his attempt to get approval for the Gunns pulp mill — a saga that shook the foundations of Tasmanian democracy and public oversight, before ending in collapse for almost all involved.