Red Tape Reform Act 2019: Because Bureaucracy is a Disease

Q: Why do I need to fill out form 27b/6 for a permission slip to use my own bathroom?

A: You don't. But the Red Tape Reform Act has 27 forms to ensure you don't.

Q: Can I get an expedited processing time for my permit request?

A: Ha! Good luck with that. You'll be waiting 6-9 months, minimum. Enjoy the wait.

Learn more about the myth of expedited processing times

What it means to have your application 'submitted' but not processed

The top 10 most frequently asked about forms in the Red Tape Reform Act

Why we still use paper forms in the digital age

Q: Can I just call to check on the status of my application?

A: No. You can't. That would be too efficient. Try our automated answering machine instead.

The horrors of our automated answering machine

Why we replaced human customer service with machines