Implement policy plans that guide land use and support orderly land release in accordance with development and environment protection objectives. The planning for, and timely release of, appropriately serviced urban and rural land are essential in catering for responsible development and associated population growth. Services must target the needs of the pastoral and other primary industry sectors as well as support the rapidly expanding tourism, mining, energy and defence sectors. Conservation values must be considered early in the development and planning processes, and must incorporate careful assessment and minimal potential long term environmental impacts so that development objectives can be met without significant conflict. Community participation in the development of long term plans is important to ensure that the necessary support for success is available.
Strategies Provide a long term land use planning framework.
Land Use Objectives are being prepared progressively for areas subject to development pressure. Existing objectives are being reviewed as new development opportunities and constraints become apparent in particular centres. Identify opportunities for economic growth and development. Identifying economic development potential is a major component in preparing Land Use Objectives. The Department is working with the Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries to produce promotional brochures targeted at entrepreneurs.