Calls for Balance on Strategic Land Use Planning

The NSW Minerals Council has called on the Government to strike a balance in strategic land use planning and to provide certainty.

Speaking at the Environment and Community Conference today in Wollongong, NSWMC CEO Nikki Williams stated that "the Government must find an appropriate balance between different industries and developments, with no one group favoured over any other and it must continue consulting widely as it develops its land use plans. It’s a difficult job, but one it must get right if it is to ensure a strong future for our communities and our industries."

The Queensland Government is close to legislating its 'strategic cropping land policy' following an extensive process.

Williams stated that there are lessons in the QLD policy development that NSW should take on board.

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