Regional planning
Discussion paper
Protection of transport corridors in Western Sydney
The protection of these corridors is proposed to be achieved through a State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP), an environmental planning instrument that addresses matters of state or regional environmental planning significance. The New South Wales government is currently seeking the community’s feedback on this discussion paper.
Report
Victoria’s creative industry festivals review
An action of the Creative State strategy, the Victorian Creative Industries Festivals Review looked at the strengths of the state’s festivals, the issues they face and ways to maintain a high-quality, diverse and accessible program that meets contemporary and future needs.
Report
Local government and economic development
This report examines whether Victorian councils’ economic development activities help to improve the economic viability and sustainability of their municipalities.
Report
IMPACT 1458: showcasing the Regional Arts Fund
The Regional Arts Fund (RAF) is a devolved Australian Government program that supports sustainable cultural development in regional and remote Australia. This report describes the impact the fund has had on regional artists, arts organisations and communities between 2012-2016.
Submission
Creating locally appropriate policy for remote communities: improving the government’s approach to remote employment and participation
This submission recommends that government create more flexible policy solutions that better suit the diversity found in remote Australia, while providing local people with genuine power to determine how policy works in their community.