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Project 21C policy objective

Existing mechanisms for achieving 21C objective

[1]
Proposals from Project 21C policy workshops for new  mechanisms or changes to  existing ones

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AG

[3]
Impact of proposal on each non-advocating group, modifications suggested by them, and responses from advocating group.

[4]
I

[5]
Implementation strategy

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Potential Champions

157

Develop a “tourist carrying capacity” strategy.

Recreational Opportunity Spectrum approach.

Establish a working group from NPWS, Shire Councils, Murdi Paaki Regional Council, Local Land Councils, and Conservation pressure groups to develop a strategy and the means of implementation.

R

A: -2. Too narrowly conceived – culturally inappropriate.

Ag/P: +2. Involve stakeholders.

C: +5. Support estimation of environmental carrying capacity.

M: +1. Build mine visits into regional strategy – takes onus off mining industry.

T: Identify unique aspects of the West as part of an inventory, including community spirit, sentimental aspects of towns. Define heritage more broadly i e protect examples of all built environment. Create tourism icons e g images associated with places – wildlife, heritage etc.  Need a strategy to create awareness of and to sell the vision.  Form strategic partnerships among government and industry bodies. Projects needed for each core tourism destination e g arts, heritage, environment. Need regional tourism committees comprising talented and influential people to drive the vision. Draw out the full potential of the area as a tourism destination with a vision, a strategic plan, an implementation plan and achievable projects. Should be founded on authentic cultural and environmental assets.  Need to include DLWC and CMBs as well as Shires in the planning process.

8

Establish a working group to develop a carrying capacity strategy and the means of implementation (M).

Tourism industry, Tourism NSW, NPWS, Shire Councils, Murdi Paaki and Binaal Billa Regional Councils, Local Land Councils, and Conservation groups

158

Expand the tourism industry in the W. Division.

Trained staff.

Development of training programs. Benchmarking needed. Also a customer focus, and a  local focus. Must be simple, accessible, practical and tailored to the specific needs of the West.

T

A: +5. Develop eco-cultural tourism programs for indigenous people.

Ag/P: 0

C: +5. Should be multi-faceted, directed at all aspects and levels, includng cultural and eco-tourism.

M: +1.

T: Local and regional forums for all stakeholders; link relevant organisations. Include programs for leaseholders.

8

Develop a proposal and seek funding (L).

Tourism industry, tourism NSW, Local Government.

159

Expand the tourism industry in the W. Division.

Road network.

Improved road network to enhance access to National Parks, rivers and lakes. Integrated with park and river management  plans. Access should be seen as a tourist experience. Need to balance access and impact.

T

C: +2. But must protect nature conservation values.

M: +3. Improved access.

T: access could be via public roads, or through roads on leases used for farm tourism.

4

See Mining table: row 145.

See Mining table: row 145.

160

Expand the tourism industry in the W. Division.

Tele-communications network.

Upgrade the telecommunications network under Universal Service Obligation arrangements, to a level comparable with urban standards. Legislation required to guarantee maintenance of standards. Safety and security improved.  Education within industry.

T

A: +2.

Ag/P: +5. Strongly supported.

C: +5. Absolutely essential.

M: +3

8

See Agriculture table: row  62.

See Agriculture table: row  62.

161

Expand the tourism industry in the W. Division.

Air travel.

Review and enhance existing airline services as demand grows. Focus on “true” destinations (e g Broken Hill). Incentives to develop links from true destinations. Focus on tourism, not business in general.

T

C: +5 provided it focuses on key destinations and promotes the tourism market.

M: +2. Access.

7

See Mining table: row 145.

See Mining table: row 145.

162

Expand the tourism industry in the W. Division.

Coach travel.

Subsidies to coach companies. Investigate existing constraints on coach and other transport companies before establishing subsidies. Subsidies should have conditions:  meeting tourists’ needs; flexibility, not express. Oz Explorer offers a model. The coach should be one part of a flexible tour.

T

2

See Mining table: row 145.

See Mining table: row 145.

163

Expand the tourism industry in the W. Division.

Sport hunting and fishing.

Establish hunting areas and accredited professional hunters.

Promote fishing, and pig, goat and kangaroo hunting overseas.

R

A: Fishing – no. Kangaroos – no. These infringe traditional rights. Feral animals – yes.

Ag/P: +4. Promotes diversification.

C: +5. Endorse principle of wildlife experience (not hunting).

M: -1. May be problems of safety for exploration/ mining staff and damage to equipment.

T: Separate fishing and hunting – they are different.  Promote a diversity of wildlife experience – a much higher priority. Develop wildlife tourism. Fishing and hunting are components of this.

8

Analyse demand for and supply of hunting experiences. Subject to this develop a strategy of expansion which includes accreditation (L).

Tourism NSW, tourism industry, West 2000 Plus, Pastoralists association of the West Darling.

164

Expand the tourism industry in the W. Division.

Aboriginal cultural tourism.

Involve traditional owners in the opening of selected Aboriginal areas and interpretation to visitors. Shire Councils promote establishment of camps near such sites, subject to agreement of local Aboriginal people. Enhance visitor information. Investigate potential for indigenous-led bush walking. Need for signs to guide visitors to such opportunities. Need effective interpretation..

T

A: ‘Involving” is the wrong word – Aboriginal ownership and control – traditional owners.

Ag/P: +1.

C: +5. Support Aboriginal-led initiatives.

M: 0

T: Cross cultural awareness for leaders in key areas.  Aboriginal community devise the program – as local as possible. Include indigenous people in community welcome to tourism, not just in Aboriginal areas Look at all areas where ‘win-win’ opportunities exist for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people eg cross-cultural workshops; use of indigenous art as themes in towns. Need to resolve land tenure and access issues that constrain such activities.

8

Develop a regional  strategy for Aboriginal cultural tourism (M). See Aboriginal table row 17, row 18, row 22.

The two Aboriginal Regional Councils, Local Government Tourism  Officers and  NSW Tourism.

165

Expand the tourism industry in the W. Division.

Support establishment of a representative conservation reserve system (public, private, reserves and National Parks), particularly near towns, rivers and lakes.

T

A: Not in areas of high cultural value – respect Aboriginal sensitivities. Affirmative involvement for Aboriginal people – business, conservation, restoration.

Ag/P: +1. Sound management.

C: +5. Support, provided representativeness not compromised.

M: -1. Towns often located over mineral reserves, and conservation reserves may limit mining access.

8

Support initiatives for establishing a representative reserve system (I).

See Aboriginal table: row 14, Agriculture table: row 46, Conservation table: row 117, row 119, row 120

See Aboriginal table: row 14, Agriculture table: row 46, Conservation table: row 117, row 119, row 120

167

Expand the tourism industry in the W. Division.

Campsites

Shire Councils promote upgrade/ establishment of campsites in existing or proposed National Parks and reserves, along rivers, and in non-statutary ‘wilderness areas’.  Must be ecologically and economically viable.  Review adequacy of existing sites, including location and accessibility. Refer to NT and SA criteria.

T

A: +1. Campsites must be properly managed eg water, wood. Co-manage with Aboriginal owners.

T: need to resolve land tenure issues first.

Review adequacy of campsites, and develop more as necessary (M).

Local Government, tourism industry.

169

Expand the tourism industry in the W. Division.

4WD tracks.

Shire Councils construct and maintain tracks on appropriately resilient land systems for 4WD visitors. Need adequate information on land systems and the behaviour of 4W Drivers. Education of users is needed.

T

C: -5. Impact on fragile ecosystems (and land holders?) would be too severe. Are there resilient land systems out West. 4WDs produce large amounts of greenhouse gas.

M: +2. Improved access for exploration.

T: cost a constraint to Shires.

5

Explore demand and supply, and if  tracks needed develop principles based on Harland’s land system vulnerability data base (M).

Tourism industry, Local Government, DLWC.

170

Expand the tourism industry in the W. Division.

Farmstay enterprises.

Shire Councils develop information pack and training programs for leaseholders wanting to develop outback experience accommodation enterprises.

T

A: needs approval of Aboriginal owners, and co-operative management. Concern about intellectual property rights of Aboriginal people

Ag/P: 0. Industry driven.

C: +3. Should be led by eco-cultural tourism specialists. Shire councils to facilitate.

M: +1. Possible accommodation for exploration staff.

T: change of lease purpose needed.

8

Develop information pack (I).

Tourism NSW, tourism industry, West 2000 Plus, pastoralists’ Association of the West Darling.

171

Expand the tourism industry in the W. Division.

Caravan Parks.

Shire Councils promote establishment of additional caravan parks, subject to demand.

T

A: Subject to Indigenous Land Use Agreement with Shire Councils.

Ag/P: +1.

C: +1. Support, provided no negative impacts on nature conservation values. 

M: +1. Improved accommodation options for our industry.

T: subject to land tenure.

8

Establish additional caravan parks, subject to demand.

Local government, tourism industry.

172

Expand the tourism industry in the W. Division.

Resorts.

Regional development organisations establish resorts at Menindee, in Riverina, and at Bourke, subject to demand.

T

A: potential for Aboriginal management of activities – community groups.+

M: +2. Entertainment value for industry employees.

T: subject to land tenure.

0

Establish resorts at Menindee, in Riverina, and at Bourke, subject to demand, environmental constraints, Native Title and tourism carrying capacity considerations.

See Mining table row 137, row 139.

Regional development organisations (Local Government), Premier’s Department, Aboriginal elders, Murdi Paaki and Binaal Billa Regional Councils.

173

Expand the tourism industry in the W. Division.

Maintain quality through accreditation of operators. Accreditation should eventually become a pre-requisite for natural area tourism licenses for operators.

T

A: Aboriginal ownership of culturally appropriate tourism.

Develop accreditation system (L).

NSW Tourism, tourism industry.

174

Promote conservation role of tourism.

Promotion of tourism as central to use and management of conservation areas.

T

C: what about industry investment in sustainable resource use?

Build link to NPWS Economics and Regulatory Reform Unit.

Tourism industry, Tourism NSW, NPWS.