Land use
Guide
Better practice social licence guideline
This guideline was co-developed by landholder and community representatives and a group of electricity transmission businesses to build a shared understanding of the impacts and potential benefits associated with hosting energy transmission infrastructure for agricultural landholders, and to provide practical guidance to mitigate negative impacts and prioritise shared value through the energy transition.
Report
Strategic audit of the implementation of Melbourne Strategic Assessment Conservation Outcomes 2022 report
As Melbourne’s population is predicted to reach six million by 2030, this strategic audit comes at a critical stage in the evolution of the Melbourne Strategic Assessment which aligns State and Federal biodiversity regulation under one program. The report makes 16 recommendations and lists important challenges.
Briefing paper
Cultural heritage protection reform
This background paper provides information on First Nations cultural heritage reform including recurring themes for reform, the current legislative framework and co-design options to reform First Nations cultural heritage protections.
Report
Branching out: exploring alternate land use options for the native forests of New South Wales
This paper offers policy-makers a blueprint for assessing the true value of native forests. It builds upon the previously published cost-benefit analysis of alternate land uses versus logging in Victoria’s Central Highlands.
Discussion paper
Advancing Aboriginal interests in the New South Wales renewable energy transition
As the New South Wales government steers the transition of the energy system to renewable energy, this research examines what opportunities this presents for Aboriginal communities.