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"https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1", "source_page": 6, "source_deep_url": "https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=6" }, { "title": "Affordable living", "description": "Affordable living", "source_url": "https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1", "source_page": 6, "source_deep_url": "https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=6" }, { "title": "Safe and healthy population", "description": "Safe and healthy population", "source_url": "https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1", "source_page": 6, "source_deep_url": "https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=6" }, { "title": "Social inclusion", "description": "Social inclusion", "source_url": "https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1", "source_page": 6, "source_deep_url": "https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=6" }, { "title": "Housing choice", "description": "Housing choice", "source_url": "https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1", "source_page": 6, "source_deep_url": "https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=6" }, { "title": "Environmental sustainability", "description": "Environmental sustainability", "source_url": "https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1", "source_page": 6, "source_deep_url": "https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=6" }, { "title": "Suburban development", "description": "Suburban development", "source_url": "https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1", "source_page": 6, "source_deep_url": "https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=6" }, { "title": "Urban renewal", "description": "Urban renewal", "source_url": "https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1", "source_page": 6, "source_deep_url": 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"Affordable living", "Safe and healthy population", "Social inclusion", "Housing choice", "Environmental sustainability", "Suburban development", "Urban renewal" ], "watch_terms": [ "Revenue generated", "Project Management Maturity", "Community Engagement", "Sustainability Initiatives" ], "avoid_claiming_without_evidence": [] }, "review_note": "Structured strategy exists but is incomplete." }, "strategy_brief_md": "# Suburban Land Agency — Strategy Brief\n\n**Reporting period**: 2024-25\n**Corporate plan in force**: 2025-26\n**Corporate Plan**: [2025-26](https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1)\n\n## Vision\n\n> Creating Great Places Where Communities Thrive [[CP p.4](https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=4)]\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> Promoting inclusive communities, affordable living, safe and healthy population, social inclusion, housing choice, environmental sustainability, suburban development, urban renewal and social and environmental responsibility. We operate effectively, delivering value for money with sound risk management. We contribute to the Territory’s economic growth and diversification, generating revenue to assist Government to deliver on their priorities. [[CP p.6](https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=6)]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> Our value chain is depicted below: Valuations, Site Identification and Project Feasibility, Digital Solutions, Place Identity, Project Management Office, Master Planning, Strategic Finance, Place Strategy, Release Co-ordination, Sustainable Land Subdivision and Development, Legal Services, Community and Stakeholder Engagement, Sales and Marketing Executive Support including Government Business, Place Activation, People and Capability and Corporate Services including Community Building, Work Health and Safety, Built Form Construction, Governance including Board, Ongoing Placemaking and Evaluation, Housing Choice, Ongoing Land and Asset Management, Business Partnering. [[CP p.7](https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=7)]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- Inclusive communities [[CP p.6](https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=6)]\n- Affordable living [[CP p.6](https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=6)]\n- Safe and healthy population [[CP p.6](https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=6)]\n- Social inclusion [[CP p.6](https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=6)]\n- Housing choice [[CP p.6](https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=6)]\n- Environmental sustainability [[CP p.6](https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=6)]\n- Suburban development [[CP p.6](https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=6)]\n- Urban renewal [[CP p.6](https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=6)]\n- Social and environmental responsibility [[CP p.6](https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=6)]\n- Economic growth and diversification [[CP p.6](https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=6)]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: Inclusive Communities\nWe promote inclusive communities through the delivery of people-focussed neighbourhoods. [[CP p.6](https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=6)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Delivering value for money\n- Implementing sound risk management practices.\n\n### Outcome 2: Suburban Development\nSuburban development that supports affordable living, a safe and healthy population, social inclusion, housing choice, growth and diversification of the Territory’s economy, social and environmental sustainability. [[CP p.6](https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=6)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Implementing sound risk management practices.\n- Delivering value for money.\n\n## Values and principles\n\n_Our Principles_\n\n- Safety\n- Innovation\n- Stakeholder Partnerships\n- Agility\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| SLA01 | Revenue generated | Increase by 10% | [CP p.10](https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=10) |\n| SLA02 | Project Management Maturity | Level 3 | [CP p.11](https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=11) |\n| SLA03 | Community Engagement | 90% satisfaction rate | [CP p.12](https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=12) |\n| SLA04 | Sustainability Initiatives | Achieve zero emissions in new developments | [CP p.13](https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1#page=13) |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| SLA01 | Revenue generated | 85% | Partially achieved | AR p.14 |\n| SLA02 | Project Management Maturity | Level 2 | Partially achieved | AR p.14 |\n| SLA03 | Community Engagement | 85% satisfaction rate | Partially achieved | AR p.14 |\n| SLA04 | Sustainability Initiatives | Target met in pilot projects | Achieved | AR p.14 |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Suburban Land Agency - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T23:04:26.537055+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-ACT-012\n**Entity type**: Statutory Authority\n**Jurisdiction**: ACT\n**Portfolio**: \n**Website**: https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| other-pdfs | 3 |\n| pages | 18 |\n| strategies | 8 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- 7 community resources 26\nPlanning our future urban forest 27\nSCOPE AND PURPOSE 8\nLearning and doing 28\nPOLICY CONTEXT AND CONSULTATION 9 Realising the vision 31\nTHE CHALLENGES WE FACE 11\nGLOSSARY 32\nHeatwaves and urban heat 12\nDrought 14 KEY REFERENCES 34\nClimate and Adaptation Issues 34\nStorms, floods and stormwater management 14\nLiving Infrastructure in Other Cities 34\nOur ageing urban forest 14\nUrban Planning 34\nBushfire 15\nACT Government Strategies 34\nRetaining nature in the city 15\nGOALS 16\nClimate-wise city 16\nNature in the city 16\nHealthy city 16\nProsperous city 16\nwww.environment.act.gov.au i\n Source: `other-pdfs/Canberras-Living-Infrastructure-Plan.pdf (https://www.environment.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1413770/Canberras-Living-Infrastructure-Plan.pdf)`\n- Many issues need to be addressed\nobjectives and priorities into a single\nto find lasting solutions to the problem of\nintegrated strategy\naffordable housing, ranging from tax settings,\n→ identifies further strategic work, projects\nplanning and land release, design, tenancy\nand actions that will contribute to the\nlaws, social and public housing,\nachievement of the vision\nand homelessness support services.\n→ delivers on the 2016 Labor election\nUnder the new National Housing and commitment and the Parliamentary\nHomelessness Agreement signed by the Chief Agreement for the 9th Legislative Assembly.1\nMinister on 12 June 2018 and in effect on 1 July\n2018, the ACT will receive around $131 million in\nAustralian Government funding over five years.\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf (https://www.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/2400501/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf)`\n- TRIP PURPOSE BY LENGTH*\nWORK PICK-UP OR SOCIAL AND PERSONAL OTHER/\nRELATED EDUCATION BUY SOMETHING DROP-OFF RECREATIONAL BUSINESS NOT STATED AVERAGE ACT QUEANBEYAN\nKM\n10.9 6.9 5.8 6.6 6.3 7.1 7.3 7.7 10.9 12.6\nTIME\n26.5 20.0 15.6 15.6 21.2 18.8 18.4 20.3\n*ACT and Queanbeyan-Palerang Household Travel survey 2018. (ACT Government and Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council 2018)\nWWW.PLANNING.ACT.GOV.AU 33\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- [Page 61]\nWWW.PLANNING.ACT.GOV.AU\nThe Framework provides a collective ACTIONS\nlong-term (2030+) vision and\nprinciples for this key corridor along\n2.3.1 E stablish an approach to the urban design of the city centre\nfour major planning themes, drawing\nthat focusses on interconnected precincts, and considers\nupon the legacy of historic planning\nmatters relevant to the city centre location including:\nand contemporary design:\n► implementation of the City Plan and the City and Gateway Urban\n» City shape and urban built form Design Framework\n» Access and movement ► solar access to public places and importance\nof green space\n» Better places and streets\n► contribution to the ‘place’ experience of the city\n» Sustainable communities and\n► encouraging the renewal of the city centre through projects that take\nurban culture.\na holistic design response and contribute to the context and character\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- [Page 47]\nWWW.PLANNING.ACT.GOV.AU\nACTIONS\n1.1.1 T o manage growth and achieve a compact 1.1.3 Undertake preliminary land use\nand efficient city, work towards achieving up investigations for the potential City to\nto 70% of new housing within the existing Woden light rail line to determine the\nurban footprint by identifying, investigating opportunities for urban intensification\nand planning for infill development in: afforded by increased transport accessibility.\n► urban intensification areas (see action 1.1.2 below)\n► areas within the existing residential footprint 1.1.4 B uilding on the Master Plan Program,\ninvestigate opportunities for district-level\n► areas close to local centres.\nstrategic and spatial planning approaches\n(see District level planning section) for\n1.1.2 I nvestigate the opportunities for higher\ndistricts likely to accommodate substantial\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- Of the 60,000\n→ establishes an overarching housing vision\nhouseholds in the ACT that sit within the lowest\nand sets the course for ACT housing and\n40% of incomes, almost 8000 households in\nhomelessness policy over the next 10 years\nthe private rental market pay more than 30%\n→ responds to Territory-specific housing\nof their income on rent and are at an increased\nchallenges and community needs\nrisk of homelessness.\n→ articulates the ACT Government’s role in the\nPeople’s needs are diverse and there are many housing sector\npathways into safe, secure and affordable\n→ centralises all existing housing policies,\nhousing.\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf (https://www.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/2400501/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf)`\n- [Page 22]\nGOAL 1: OBJECTIVES AND ACTIONS\nOBJECTIVE 1A: PROVIDE OBJECTIVE 1B: SET A\nLAND AND HOUSING 15% TARGET FOR SOCIAL\nDEVELOPMENTO PPORTUNITIES AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING\nTO MEET DEMAND\nBuilding on the government’s previous commitment\nto improving housing affordability through targeted\nThe 2018 ACT Housing Strategy reinforces the important\nland release, the strategy includes the government\nrole the ACT Government will play in providing land\ncommitment to releasing 15% of its annual indicative\nand housing development opportunities to cater for a\nland release program to affordable, community and\ngrowing population.\npublic housing.\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf (https://www.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/2400501/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf)`\n- ACTION 8: Improve employment outcomes by increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recruitment, retention, and professional development\nDeliverable Timeline Responsibility\n» Build understanding of current First Nations staffing to inform future employment and February 2024 EBM People & Capability\nprofessional development opportunities and targets and share in portfolio Annual Reports.\n» Engage with First Nations staff to consult on our recruitment, retention, and professional February 2024 EBM People & Capability\ndevelopment and mentoring support strategy.\n Source: `strategies/epsdd-innovate-reconciliation-action-plan-july-2023-june-2025.pdf (https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/epsdd-innovate-reconciliation-action-plan-july-2023-june-2025.pdf?sfvrsn=34dd54ec_1)`\n- Year 1 Year 2 Year 3\n• Improve towards level three Project Management maturity –\nDevelop a Strategic Roadmap\nAchieving\n• Review and define the Project Management Office model,\nhigher project functions and services, sizing, capacity and capability and\nmanagement sourcing strategy to meet SLA’s business drivers and Project\nmaturity Management Office customer needs\n• Pilot Project Delivery Office within project teams\n• Align our structure, systems and processes and people\nto our strategy\nRedesigning\n• Communicate the change effectively internally and externally\nour organisation\n• Improve our leadership and culture to transform the organisation\n• Optimise our capital structure to respond to market conditions\nand pursue investment opportunities\nEstablishing\n• Review administrative arrangements to strengthen\nsustainable\nour independence\nfunding models\n Source: `strategies/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf (https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1)`\n- Managers promote and encourage staff participation and EBM People & Capability\ninvolvement in NAIDOC activities\nEBM Communications\nRAP Co-Chairs\n» Promote opportunities for our First Nations workforce to engage with their culture, Annually in July 2023, 24,25 EBM People & Capability\ncommunities, and activities during dates of significance such as NAIDOC Week, including EBM Communications\nNAIDOC leave.\n» The RAP Working Group and the Inclusion and Employee Engagement Team plan and Annually in May 2024, 25 RAP Executive Sponsor\ncoordinate annual NAIDOC events for Portfolio participation.\n Source: `strategies/epsdd-innovate-reconciliation-action-plan-july-2023-june-2025.pdf (https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/epsdd-innovate-reconciliation-action-plan-july-2023-june-2025.pdf?sfvrsn=34dd54ec_1)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- [Page 87]\nWWW.PLANNING.ACT.GOV.AU\nACTIONS\n4.4.1 Plan for a range of higher density 4.4.4 Building on the Housing Choices consultation,\ndevelopment in appropriate and clearly investigate options for dual occupancies in\ndefined locations with a mix of apartment the RZ1 zone and RZ2 zone having regard to\nand dwelling types to improve diversity and the following minimum considerations:\naccess, and to support: ► appropriate residential densities\n► ageing in place ► character and streetscape\n► changing family housing preferences ► access to services, infrastructure and public\n► range of affordability transport\n► adaptable apartments. ► site planning and access\n► appropriate minimum block sizes including titling\n4.4.2 Identify priority areas for medium density ► size of houses and building footprint on the block\nhousing in locations that meet diverse ► solar access\ncommunity needs based on:\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- The need to\ngrow the supply of rental properties that are affordable to households that COMMUNITY RENTAL\nPROPERTIES\nearn between $55,000 and $100,000 and can afford rents of between $320 per\nGROWTH OF 12.8\nweek up to $580 per week is a key priority of this strategy.\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf (https://www.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/2400501/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf)`\n- In 2017 it was estimated that:\n7,000 households 9,000 households 15,000 households\n> May be seeking better > May be able to access > May be able to transition\nHousing is the biggest access to affordable pathways to private towards dedicated\nrental opportunities. rental or home purchase. purchase opportunities.\ncost of living pressure for\nlow-income households\nIn this Strategic Action Plan, we have outlined how we are already helping to implement\nin the ACT. a range of actions the ACT Government has identified to support these households.\n- ACTCOSS, ACT Budget Priorities 2022-23\n1100 Housing Strategic Action Plan Housing Strategic Action Plan 11\n Source: `strategies/housing-strategic-action-plan---august-2022.pdf (https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/housing-strategic-action-plan---august-2022.pdf?sfvrsn=480bd4a5_1)`\n- Housing has consistently\nHousing choice is not just\npresented the greatest\nabout affordability.\ncost of living pressure for\nlow-income households in\nthe ACT.\n- ACTCOSS, ACT Budget Priorities 2023-24\n10 Housing Strategic Action Plan 2023-24 Housing Strategic Action Plan 2023-24 11\n Source: `strategies/housing-strategic-action-plan-november-2023.pdf (https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/housing-strategic-action-plan-november-2023.pdf)`\n- 3.4 Plan for integrated 3.4.1 Implement the revised WSUD General Code and EPSDD TCCS, CRA,\nwater cycle integrate consideration of WSUD into precinct and SLA\nmanagement to estate and suburb planning and design processes.\nsupport healthy 3.4.2 Evaluate and implement cost-effective opportunities EPSDD TCCS, CRA,\nwaterways and a for stormwater irrigation of living infrastructure and SLA\nliveable city. priority public open space areas, as part of integrated\nwater cycle planning in precinct, and estate and suburb\nplanning and design processes.\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- [pages 77,78,79,80,81]\nrs.\nsmaller and more fragmented through development,\nwildlife can face increased threats, such as lack of\n3.5.2 Incorporate consideration of natural habitat\nhabitat, and reduced habitat connectivity to allow\nand conservation areas into urban planning\nmovement and dispersal.\nand design processes to promote habitat\nconnectivity and support the establishment\nThe ACT has well-established priorities for integrating\nof biodiversity refuges.\nbiodiversity protection into planning and urban\ndevelopment.\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- [Page 104]\nACT PLANNING STRATEGY 2018 –\nIMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS AND ACTIONS\nStrategic Direction Action Lead Partner\nAgency Agencies\nCOMPACT AND EFFICIENT CITY\n1.1 Support sustainable 1.1.1 In order to manage growth and achieve a compact EPSDD CMTEDD,\nurban growth by and efficient city, work towards achieving up to 70% TCCS, CRA,\nworking towards of new housing within the existing urban footprint SLA, HD\ndelivering up to by identifying, investigating and planning for infill\n70% of new housing development in line with key location criteria.\nwithin our existing 1.1.2 Investigate the opportunities for higher density EPSDD CMTEDD,\nurban footprint, and development within future urban intensification TCCS, CRA,\nby concentrating locations in order to inform prioritisation and staging SLA, EDU\ndevelopment in areas of future development, land release and infrastructure\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- [Page 105]\nStrategic Direction Action Lead Partner\nAgency Agencies\nDIVERSE CANBERRA\n2.1 Respect Canberra’s 2.1.1 Continue to build on an evidence based approach to EPSDD CMTEDD, EDU\nculturally rich and planning the city.\ndiverse community to 2.1.2 Incorporate cultural and linguistic, age and gender EPSDD CMTEDD\nfoster inclusion and diversity in comprehensive engagement on strategic\nparticipation in our planning to strengthen participation in the planning of\ncommunity. our city.\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- [Page 6]\nTHE MINISTER’S\nAFFORDABLE\nHOUSING\nCONSULTATIVE\nGROUP\nMEMBERS: Adina Cirson, Peta Dawson, Meredith Edwards The group has focused on the priority needs of the 60,000\nTravis Gilbert, John Jacobs, Alan Morschel, Canberra households who fall into the lowest 40% of\nChris Redmond, Christine Shaw, Neil Skipper, incomes, and were instrumental in developing four of the\nand Robert Tanton goals in this strategy: to reduce homelessness, strengthen\nsocial housing assistance, and increase affordable rental\nThe strategy benefits considerably from the advice of\nand home purchase opportunities.\nthe Minister’s Affordable Housing Consultative Group.\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf (https://www.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/2400501/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf)`\n- Many issues need to be addressed\nobjectives and priorities into a single\nto find lasting solutions to the problem of\nintegrated strategy\naffordable housing, ranging from tax settings,\n→ identifies further strategic work, projects\nplanning and land release, design, tenancy\nand actions that will contribute to the\nlaws, social and public housing,\nachievement of the vision\nand homelessness support services.\n→ delivers on the 2016 Labor election\nUnder the new National Housing and commitment and the Parliamentary\nHomelessness Agreement signed by the Chief Agreement for the 9th Legislative Assembly.1\nMinister on 12 June 2018 and in effect on 1 July\n2018, the ACT will receive around $131 million in\nAustralian Government funding over five years.\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf (https://www.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/2400501/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- [Page 20]\nCANBERRA’S TIMELINE SINCE 2012\n» ACT achieves 60% new housing as\ninfill (2015-16)\n» Minister for Planning releases\nStatement of Intent\n» 100% Renewable Electricity by 2025\ntarget announced\n» Draft Light Rail Network plan released\n» Canberra turns 100 » Active Travel Framework released\n» National Arboretum opens » Parking Action Plan released\n2012 2013 2014 2015 2016\n» ACT Planning Strategy, » Canberra City Plan released » Chief Minister’s Statement of\nTransport Strategy Ambition released\n» ACT achieves 54% new\nand Climate Change\nhousing as infill (2014–15) » 100% Renewable Electricity\nStrategy released\ntarget reset to 2020\n» ACT Government\n» Legislated Net Zero Emissions\ncommitment to Light Rail\ntarget reset to 2050\nStage 1: City to Gungahlin\n» ACT population reaches 400,000\n» ACT Climate Change Adaptation\nStrategy released\n» ACT Freight Strategy released\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- [Page 21]\nCANBERRA’S TIMELINE SINCE 2012\n» Decision made to refresh ACT Planning\nStrategy\n» ACT Housing Strategy and Housing Choices\ndiscussion papers released\n» Climate Change discussion paper released\n2017 2018\n» Living infrastructure information paper released\n» Draft City and Gateway Framework released\n» Stage 2 Light Rail preferred route announced\n» Legislated Net Zero Emissions target\nre-set to 2045\n» The ACT Transition to Zero Emissions Vehicles\nAction Plan released\n» Community engagement on ACT Planning\nStrategy 2018\n» ACT Housing Strategy released\n2019\n» Light Rail Stage 1 due to\ncommence operation\n» Territory Plan Review\n» ACT Transport Strategy\n» ACT Climate Change Strategy\nWWW.PLANNING.ACT.GOV.AU 17\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- [Page 61]\nWWW.PLANNING.ACT.GOV.AU\nThe Framework provides a collective ACTIONS\nlong-term (2030+) vision and\nprinciples for this key corridor along\n2.3.1 E stablish an approach to the urban design of the city centre\nfour major planning themes, drawing\nthat focusses on interconnected precincts, and considers\nupon the legacy of historic planning\nmatters relevant to the city centre location including:\nand contemporary design:\n► implementation of the City Plan and the City and Gateway Urban\n» City shape and urban built form Design Framework\n» Access and movement ► solar access to public places and importance\nof green space\n» Better places and streets\n► contribution to the ‘place’ experience of the city\n» Sustainable communities and\n► encouraging the renewal of the city centre through projects that take\nurban culture.\na holistic design response and contribute to the context and character\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- [pages 61,62,63,64]\ntructure.\nfor the city and gateway corridor to\nensure broader urban renewal and\ncommunity benefits are achieved,\n2.3.2 S upport the implementation of the City Renewal Authority’s\nincluding new business and lifestyle\ninitiatives to enhance and revitalise the city.\nopportunities.\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- [Page 22]\nGOAL 1: OBJECTIVES AND ACTIONS\nOBJECTIVE 1A: PROVIDE OBJECTIVE 1B: SET A\nLAND AND HOUSING 15% TARGET FOR SOCIAL\nDEVELOPMENTO PPORTUNITIES AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING\nTO MEET DEMAND\nBuilding on the government’s previous commitment\nto improving housing affordability through targeted\nThe 2018 ACT Housing Strategy reinforces the important\nland release, the strategy includes the government\nrole the ACT Government will play in providing land\ncommitment to releasing 15% of its annual indicative\nand housing development opportunities to cater for a\nland release program to affordable, community and\ngrowing population.\npublic housing.\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf (https://www.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/2400501/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\nCommunity Housing / Affordable Rental Market Rental\nHousing\nPublic Housing Affordable Home Ownership Market Home Ownership\nModels\nEnabling Public and Community Housing Supply\nCreating Affordable Home Purchase Pathways\nFocus\nAreas\nIncreasing Rental Options\nAction 1 : Continuing Land Release and Housing Target Implementation (including affordable, public and community housing)\nAction 2: Implementing Purchase Schemes\nCurrent\nAction 3: Investigating Shared Equity\nActions\nAction 4: Creating Build-to-Rent Opportunities\nAction 5: Investigating Purchase Options for our Diverse Community Other Suburban Land\nAgency Land Sales\nAction 6: Identifying Options for Improving and Maintaining Affordability\nFuture\nAction 7: Investigating Rent-to-Buy Options\nActions\nAction 8: Investigating Purchase Options for Community Housing Providers\nmuunitnoC\ngnisuoH\nycnegA\ndnaL\nnabrubuS\nehT\n Source: `strategies/housing-strategic-action-plan---august-2022.pdf (https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/housing-strategic-action-plan---august-2022.pdf?sfvrsn=480bd4a5_1)`\n- It is structured around\n> Action 1A: provide land and housing\nfive key goals, being:\nOur Legislation Housing Targets development opportunities to meet demand.\n> Goal 1: an equitable, diverse and sustainable\n> Action 1B: set a 15% target for social and\nWe are driven by the objectives which are Each year, housing targets are published identifying\nsupply of housing for the ACT community.\naffordable housing.\nestablished for us under the City Renewal Authority numbers of affordable, public and community\n> Goal 2: reducing homelessness.\nand Suburban Land Agency Act 2017 (CRASLA Act), housing dwellings. > Action 1D: provide a diverse mix of housing\nincluding encouraging and promoting suburban > Goal 3: strengthening social housing assistance. types and choice.\n Source: `strategies/housing-strategic-action-plan---august-2022.pdf (https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/housing-strategic-action-plan---august-2022.pdf?sfvrsn=480bd4a5_1)`\n- It is structured around\n> Objective 1A: provide land and housing\nfive key goals, being:\nOur Legislation Housing Targets development opportunities to meet demand.\n> Goal 1: an equitable, diverse and sustainable\n> Objective 1B: set a 15% target for social and\nWe are driven by the objectives which are Each year, housing targets are published identifying\nsupply of housing for the ACT community.\naffordable housing.\nestablished for us under the City Renewal Authority numbers of affordable, public and community\n> Goal 2: reducing homelessness.\nand Suburban Land Agency Act 2017 (CRASLA Act), housing dwellings. > Objective 1D: provide a diverse mix of housing\nincluding encouraging and promoting suburban > Goal 3: strengthening social housing assistance. types and choice.\n Source: `strategies/housing-strategic-action-plan-november-2023.pdf (https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/housing-strategic-action-plan-november-2023.pdf)`\n- In 2022-23, the outcome for the ILRP to be delivered by SLA was largely\nachieved, except for releases that were impacted by these factors.\n> We work closely with our colleagues to deliver on the commitments set out in the Parliamentary and\nGoverning Agreement and the National Housing Accord 2022\nIt is great that you have\npulled this Housing\nStrategic Action Plan\ntogether and are exploring\nhow to deliver increased\nsupply of affordable rentals.\n- Community Housing Industry Association (ACT Region), Action Plan Consultation 2022\n12 Housing Strategic Action Plan 2023-24 Housing Strategic Action Plan 2023-24 13\n Source: `strategies/housing-strategic-action-plan-november-2023.pdf (https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/housing-strategic-action-plan-november-2023.pdf)`\n- Table 1: Current targets across other municipalities in Australia\nCURRENT TARGET TARGET\nJURISDICTION LEVEL % LEVEL % DESCRIPTION DATE REFERENCE\nCity of Melbourne 22 40 Public realm canopy cover 2040 Urban Forest Strategy\nBrimbank City Council 6.2 30 Tree canopy coverage (public 2046 Urban Forest Strategy\n(outer Melb) and private land)\nGreater Adelaide 27.28 32.7 Urban Green Cover (streets, 2045 Living Adelaide\nparks and private properties)\nCity of Sydney 15.5 23 Green Cover (streets, parks 2030 Greening Sydney Plan\n27 and private properties) 2050\nBrisbane City Council 35.4 40 Natural Habitat cover 2031 Brisbane.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Canberras-Living-Infrastructure-Plan.pdf (https://www.environment.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1413770/Canberras-Living-Infrastructure-Plan.pdf)`\n- Table 2: Current levels and targets for Canberra\n54.6 x 39.8\nCURRENT TARGET TARGET\nLEVEL % LEVEL % DESCRIPTION DATE REFERENCE\n21 30 Tree canopy cover or equivalent, 2045 Living Infrastructure Plan and Urban\npublic and private land Forest Strategy\nImportant considerations in setting a canopy cover A feature of many trees which survive and thrive in\ntarget for Canberra include: our unique and diverse harsher drier conditions is they provide less shade\nnatural ecosystems; the landscape setting for the and have a smaller canopy.\ncity with its topographic features; the limitations\nand opportunities of existing and new suburbs; the Despite these inherent challenges, there are a range of\nattributes of tree species suited to projected climate living infrastructure options which we can draw from\nconditions in our region;\n Source: `other-pdfs/Canberras-Living-Infrastructure-Plan.pdf (https://www.environment.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1413770/Canberras-Living-Infrastructure-Plan.pdf)`\n- North district, with potential to add\nIn the 12-months to the December The ACT’s share of the national target is around 21,000 homes by 2028-29, which forms\nmore than 3,000 new homes to our city.\n Source: `other-pdfs/act-housing-supply-and-land-release-program-2025-26-to-2029-30.pdf (https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/act-housing-supply-and-land-release-program-2025-26-to-2029-30.pdf?sfvrsn=17688ec3_1)`\n- The\n2009–10 National Litter Index counts\nOutcome 2 Target 2:\ncovered 76 sites across the ACT.\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pdf (https://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/2334499/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pdf)`\n- The ACT Waste Management Strategy\nOutcome 4 Target 3:\nwill be reviewed every three to five\nCarbon Energy generated years to measure progress and ensure\nNeutral from waste doubles\nthat the strategies remain current.\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pdf (https://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/2334499/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $20 million, $100 million, 20 million, 100 million | The 2025-26 ACT Budget provides an a pipeline of land for community\nThe ACT Government has committed additional $20 million for the Affordable housing providers and co-leveraging\nto delivering 5,000 additional public, Housing Project Fund, bringing the funding initiatives, including the ACT\ncommunity, and affordable dwellings total funding to $100 million. | `other-pdfs/act-housing-supply-and-land-release-program-2025-26-to-2029-30.pdf (https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/act-housing-supply-and-land-release-program-2025-26-to-2029-30.pdf?sfvrsn=17688ec3_1)` |\n| $8.4 million, 8.4 million | Due to the high rate Hyder Consulting (2011) estimated the\nof resource recovery through the net cost to the Territory of a Residual-\ncurrent system, a third bin garden waste MRF at $8.4 million per annum\nwaste collection service would not by 2021.\nsignificantly reduce waste to landfill\nbut could adversely affect established\nA Residual-waste MRF could\nalso take mixed wastes from the\nsmall businesses providing gardening\ncommercial sector that are t | `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pdf (https://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/2334499/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pdf)` |\n| $1,000 , $5,000 , $25,000 , $200,000 , $1 million | Under these Acts the following penalties apply:\n• basic littering penalties include $1,000 for individuals and/or $5,000 for\nbusinesses;\n• aggravated littering by means of littering that could cause injury to person\nanimal or public place carries higher penalties, being $5,000 for individuals\nand/or $25,000 for businesses or imprisonment for 6 months or both;\n• the dumping of illegal substances under the Dangerous Substances Act 2004\ncarries pena | `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pdf (https://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/2334499/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pdf)` |\n| $226 million, 226 million | Investment in key transport corridors\nbuild industry capacity. on the Monaro Highway and Barton\nIt is estimated that 37,107 tonnes Highway and development of\nSupporting growth in freight and of exports, valued at $226 million, cross-border infrastructure models\nexport activity in the Canberra Region leave the Canberra catchment each will inform future collaboration\nis key focus of: year through Sydney and Melbourne activities between the ACT and | `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)` |\n| $1.2 billion, 1.2 billion | Collaboration (2016) maximum potential boost to the\ncombined gross regional product of\n» the NSW Government’s South East While much of the work in stimulating\nand Tablelands Regional Plan 2036 ACT and NSW of nearly $1.2 billion\na freight hub is linked to the ACT\n(2017) over 15 years and the creation of\nTransport Strategy, planning can\nmore than 540 jobs.\n» a strategy being developed by ensure roads into and within the ACT\nthe ACT Government (Inno | `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)` |\n| $131 million, 131 million | Many issues need to be addressed\nobjectives and priorities into a single\nto find lasting solutions to the problem of\nintegrated strategy\naffordable housing, ranging from tax settings,\n→ identifies further strategic work, projects\nplanning and land release, design, tenancy\nand actions that will contribute to the\nlaws, social and public housing,\nachievement of the vision\nand homelessness support services.\n→ delivers on the 2016 Labor election\nUnder | `strategies/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf (https://www.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/2400501/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf)` |\n| $131 million, 131 million | [pages 12,13,14]\nrategy\naffordable housing, ranging from tax settings,\n→ identifies further strategic work, projects\nplanning and land release, design, tenancy\nand actions that will contribute to the\nlaws, social and public housing,\nachievement of the vision\nand homelessness support services.\n→ delivers on the 2016 Labor election\nUnder the new National Housing and commitment and the Parliamentary\nHomelessness Agreement signed by the Chief Agreeme | `strategies/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf (https://www.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/2400501/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf)` |\n| $131 million, 131 million | IN THE ACT (ABS CENSUS 2016)\nUnder the new National Housing and Homelessness Agreement signed by\nthe Chief Minister on 12 June 2018 and in effect on 1 July 2018, the ACT will\nreceive around $131 million in Australian Government funding over five\nyears. | `strategies/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf (https://www.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/2400501/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf)` |\n| $24,000 , $76,000 | [pages 22,23,24,25]\nhe benefits of irrigated open spaces included recreational\nbenefits of $24,000 per hectare for non-sport grounds, and $76,000 per hectare for irrigated sports\ngrounds plus additional revenue from sports ground hire. | `other-pdfs/Canberras-Living-Infrastructure-Plan.pdf (https://www.environment.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1413770/Canberras-Living-Infrastructure-Plan.pdf)` |\n| 15 per cent | Since its Government’s Affordable Housing\nby the end of 2030 and has a range of announcement in the 2023-24 Budget, Project Fund, the National Housing\nmeasures in place to support delivery of the Affordable Housing Project Fund Accord and Housing Australia Future\nthese dwellings. has supported multiple projects, with Fund.\nthe potential to deliver hundreds of new\nThe Growing and affordable rental homes managed by Each year, the ACT Government\nRen | `other-pdfs/act-housing-supply-and-land-release-program-2025-26-to-2029-30.pdf (https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/act-housing-supply-and-land-release-program-2025-26-to-2029-30.pdf?sfvrsn=17688ec3_1)` |\n| $5.2 billion, 3 million, 5.2 billion | At present Australians throw away strategy 1.2: support for\naround 3 million tonnes of food worth community gardens and home\naround $5.2 billion, or around 136 composting\nkilograms per person per year. | `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pdf (https://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/2334499/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pdf)` |\n| $1.4 billion, 1.4 billion | ACTPLA is also responsibilities include management of\nthe technical regulator of utilities and waste acceptance and disposal facilities.\nadministers technical and network\nACTEW and ActewAGL\nsafety codes for licensed entities, which\nincludes ACTEW Corporation Limited ACTEW Corporation Limited (ACTEW)\n(ACTEW). is a government owned company\nwith assets and investments in water,\nenvironment Protection\nwastewater, electricity, gas and\nAuthority (ePA) | `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pdf (https://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/2334499/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pdf)` |\n| $1 MILLION, 1 MILLION | Targets identify land that will be made available for the delivery of public,\nNOVEMBER 2017 - ANALYSIS OF FEEDBACK, IDEAS AND community and affordable housing from the 2017-18 ACT land release program\nSUGGESTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT\nAUGUST 2018 - $1 MILLION INNOVATION FUND SUCCESSFUL\nPROGRAM. | `strategies/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf (https://www.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/2400501/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf)` |\n| $4.4 million, 4.4 million | In 2018-19, the ACT Government committed $4.4 million to\nexpand the Mura Gunya model of housing for older persons in the\nThe ACT Government is committed to\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to a second site.\ndelivering a social housing portfolio that is\nThe government will continue to focus on providing a range of\nwell located, of good quality, and contributes\nsocial housing options that are suitable for the 2065 people in social\nto | `strategies/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf (https://www.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/2400501/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf)` |\n| $55,000 , $100,000 , $320 , $580 | The need to\ngrow the supply of rental properties that are affordable to households that COMMUNITY RENTAL\nPROPERTIES\nearn between $55,000 and $100,000 and can afford rents of between $320 per\nGROWTH OF 12.8\nweek up to $580 per week is a key priority of this strategy. | `strategies/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf (https://www.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/2400501/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- [Page 19]\nRelationship to other Relationship to the Progress on the 2012\npolicies and projects Territory Plan and Strategy\nNational Capital Plan\nThis Strategy recognises the Since 2012, Canberra has grown\nimportant connections between and matured, with the population\nThe 2018 Strategy contains a\ngovernment policy areas, and is increasing from about 375,000 in\nnumber of actions that will be\naligned with and complementary to 2012 to 402,500 people in 2016.\nimplemented as part of the Territory\nother strategies.\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- In 2022-23, the outcome for the ILRP to be delivered by SLA was largely\nachieved, except for releases that were impacted by these factors.\n> We work closely with our colleagues to deliver on the commitments set out in the Parliamentary and\nGoverning Agreement and the National Housing Accord 2022\nIt is great that you have\npulled this Housing\nStrategic Action Plan\ntogether and are exploring\nhow to deliver increased\nsupply of affordable rentals.\n- Community Housing Industry Association (ACT Region), Action Plan Consultation 2022\n12 Housing Strategic Action Plan 2023-24 Housing Strategic Action Plan 2023-24 13\n Source: `strategies/housing-strategic-action-plan-november-2023.pdf (https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/housing-strategic-action-plan-november-2023.pdf)`\n- This shift in our emissions achieving our emission reduction\n» 50–60% by 2025\nprofile highlights the need to focus on targets.\n» 65–75% by 2030 reducing emissions from transport and\n» 90–95% by 2040. from energy use in buildings.\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- This could apply to opportunities may reduce the need to\nobserved from 2011 to 2016,\nthe RZ1 Residential zone under the develop rural land on the periphery of\n589,000 residents could be\nTerritory Plan. the city.\naccommodated within a 429km2\nfootprint, which equates to a • Areas close to local centres Map 6 shows potential urban growth\n15.2% increase from 2016. (400 metres /average 5 minute areas, including infill and areas that\nwalk) - areas that could be suited to may be suitable for urban expansion,\nWhile the social, economic and medium density housing typologies. subject to detailed investigation.\nenvironmental implications This could apply to the RZ2\nThis details the policy direction;\nof growth are paramount, Residential zone under the Territory\nimplementation at the district or\ncontinuing to provide for choice Plan.\nsuburb level will be delivered over\nand diversity in where and how\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- ACT buses are the region’s future.\ntransport issues, including cross-\nnot authorised to travel into NSW,\nborder commuting to the ACT and\nand fares, services and timetables are Regional collaboration occurs\nfreight transport planning.\ninconsistent between the ACT and NSW. through a number of forums\nand mechanisms including the\nOf the 27,587 daily NSW commuters\nThe new transport strategy will seek Canberra Region Joint Organisation\nto the ACT in 2016, approximately\nto progress further improvements to (CRJO)7 and under the ACT-NSW\n18,830 (68%) were from Queanbeyan,\ncross-border public transport including Memorandum of Understanding\n4385 (16%) from the Young–Yass\nworking with the NSW Government to for Regional Collaboration (2016)\nDistrict, 972 (4%) from Goulburn and\nachieve a rail journey time to Sydney of and ongoing Annual Work Plan.\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- [Page 54]\nACT PLANNING STRATEGY 2018\nKey growth management issues for » understanding the infrastructure ACTION\nongoing collaboration include: requirements (social and physical)\nto support population growth in\n» engaging with the NSW the region 1.4.1 P rogress joint ACT and\nGovernment and councils on NSW planning actions\n» protecting strategic transport\nplanning policy for urban growth, identified in the NSW\ncorridors and ensuring appropriate\nwith a focus on directing growth to Government’s South East\ndevelopment occurs along and\nexisting towns and urban areas and Tablelands Regional\naround identified corridors\n» planning and collaborating on (Monaro and Barton Highways) Plan 2036 including an\nmajor contiguous developments agreed set of principles to\n» sharing information and data\ninform a new cross-border\n» protecting the distinct character to inform planning and policy\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- [pages 72,73,74,75,76,77]\nin\nBy working together, we can build urban areas\nour resilience to acute shocks\n► improve planning information and regulation for flood management.\nand stressors, ensuring that our\ncommunity, natural systems and built\nenvironments have the capacity to • ACT Climate Change Adaptation Strategy\nadapt and respond to change.\n• ACT Flood Maps\nLINKS:\nWe will support continued progress • Territory Plan Bushfire Mitigation General Code\nin the integration of emergency\nmanagement considerations with\nstrategic land-use planning to\nreduce the likelihood, effect and\nconsequences of natural hazards, such\nas increased heat stress and periods of\ndrought.\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- 1.4 Continue to work 1.4.1 Progress joint ACT and NSW planning actions identified CMTEDD EPSDD, NSW\nwith the NSW in the NSW Government’s ‘South East and Tablelands Government\nGovernment and Regional Plan 2036’ including an agreed set of principles\nCouncils to implement to inform a new cross-border infrastructure funding\njoint initiatives to model and a cross-border land and housing monitor.\nunderstand and\n1.4.2 Continue to collaborate with the NSW Government CMTEDD EPSDD, NSW\nmanage growth in the\nand councils in the region and other stakeholders on Government\nCanberra Region.\nplanning and related issues through the Canberra\nRegion Joint Organisation (CBRJO) and other forums.\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- Many issues need to be addressed\nobjectives and priorities into a single\nto find lasting solutions to the problem of\nintegrated strategy\naffordable housing, ranging from tax settings,\n→ identifies further strategic work, projects\nplanning and land release, design, tenancy\nand actions that will contribute to the\nlaws, social and public housing,\nachievement of the vision\nand homelessness support services.\n→ delivers on the 2016 Labor election\nUnder the new National Housing and commitment and the Parliamentary\nHomelessness Agreement signed by the Chief Agreement for the 9th Legislative Assembly.1\nMinister on 12 June 2018 and in effect on 1 July\n2018, the ACT will receive around $131 million in\nAustralian Government funding over five years.\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf (https://www.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/2400501/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf)`\n- [pages 12,13,14]\nrategy\naffordable housing, ranging from tax settings,\n→ identifies further strategic work, projects\nplanning and land release, design, tenancy\nand actions that will contribute to the\nlaws, social and public housing,\nachievement of the vision\nand homelessness support services.\n→ delivers on the 2016 Labor election\nUnder the new National Housing and commitment and the Parliamentary\nHomelessness Agreement signed by the Chief Agreement for the 9th Legislative Assembly.1\nMinister on 12 June 2018 and in effect on 1 July\n2018, the ACT will receive around $131 million in\nAustralian Government funding over five years.\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf (https://www.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/2400501/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf)`\n- Social Housing Affordable Housing Market Housing\nACT Housing Strategy Focus\nPre-tax\nHousehold Income Quintile 1 Income Quintile 2 Income Quintile 3 Income Quintile 4 Income Quintile 5\nIncomes\nDelivered by Housing\nACT and Community\nHousing Providers\n6 Housing Strategic Action Plan Housing Strategic Action Plan 7\n Source: `strategies/housing-strategic-action-plan---august-2022.pdf (https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/housing-strategic-action-plan---august-2022.pdf?sfvrsn=480bd4a5_1)`\n- [Page 39]\nGovernance\nACTION 12: Build accountability and transparency through reporting RAP achievements, challenges and learnings both internally and externally.\n» Contact Reconciliation Australia to verify that our primary and secondary contact details are Annually in July 2023, 24, 25 EBM People and Capability\nup to date, to ensure we do not miss out on important RAP correspondence.\n» Contact Reconciliation Australia to request our unique link, to access the online RAP Impact Annually on 1 August 2023, 24 EBM People and Capability\nMeasurement Questionnaire.\n» Work with RAPWG to complete and submit the annual Portfolio RAP Impact Measurement Annually on 30 September EBM People and Capability\nQuestionnaire to Reconciliation Australia.\n Source: `strategies/epsdd-innovate-reconciliation-action-plan-july-2023-june-2025.pdf (https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/epsdd-innovate-reconciliation-action-plan-july-2023-june-2025.pdf?sfvrsn=34dd54ec_1)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- [Page 38]\nKEY REFERENCES\nCLIMATE AND LIVING\nADAPTATION ISSUES INFRASTRUCTURE IN\nOTHER CITIES\nCan trees really cool our cities down?, Roland Ennos,\nProfessor of Biomechanics, University of Hull,\nThe Conversation, December 22, 2015 Greener Places, NSW Government, November 2017\nTrees for a Cool City: Guidelines for optimised tree NSW Urban Tree Cover Technical Guidelines,\nplacement Andrew Coutts and Nigel Tapper CRC for NSW Government, 2015\nWater Sensitive Cities, 2017\nAdelaide Design Manual, Green Infrastructure\nMapping surface urban heat in Canberra, CSIRO, Guidelines, Adelaide City Council, 2014\nDecember 2017\nMelbourne Forest Strategy 2012–32,\nRisks to Australia’s Urban Forest, Clean Air and City of Melbourne, 2012\nLandscapes (CAUL) Hub, November 2017\nGreen Infrastructure Economic Framework,\nPlanning and Implementing Living Infrastructure in the Victoria University, 2015\n Source: `other-pdfs/Canberras-Living-Infrastructure-Plan.pdf (https://www.environment.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1413770/Canberras-Living-Infrastructure-Plan.pdf)`\n- Of the 60,000\n→ establishes an overarching housing vision\nhouseholds in the ACT that sit within the lowest\nand sets the course for ACT housing and\n40% of incomes, almost 8000 households in\nhomelessness policy over the next 10 years\nthe private rental market pay more than 30%\n→ responds to Territory-specific housing\nof their income on rent and are at an increased\nchallenges and community needs\nrisk of homelessness.\n→ articulates the ACT Government’s role in the\nPeople’s needs are diverse and there are many housing sector\npathways into safe, secure and affordable\n→ centralises all existing housing policies,\nhousing.\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf (https://www.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/2400501/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf)`\n- Year 1 Year 2 Year 3\n• Revise internal committee structure,\nestablish Program Steering Committee\n• Establish measurement framework\nfor Social Return on Investment\nFurthering good\ngovernance • Embed and evaluate Program Steering Committee and Social\nreturn on investment to ensure value for money and sound\nrisk management\n• Establish annual SLA work program\n• Actively influence and enact recommendations\nfrom ILRP Independent Review\n• Engaging and leveraging external/industry experts and\nInfluencing key stakeholders through events and content campaigns to educate\nstakeholders our prospective customers, existing buyers as well as the wider\nCanberra community\n• Use data-driven analysis to strengthen business cases\n• Conduct strategic workforce review and planning\n• Implement recommendations from strategic workforce review\n• Prioritise targeted training and development\nDeveloping\n Source: `strategies/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf (https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1)`\n- 7 community resources 26\nPlanning our future urban forest 27\nSCOPE AND PURPOSE 8\nLearning and doing 28\nPOLICY CONTEXT AND CONSULTATION 9 Realising the vision 31\nTHE CHALLENGES WE FACE 11\nGLOSSARY 32\nHeatwaves and urban heat 12\nDrought 14 KEY REFERENCES 34\nClimate and Adaptation Issues 34\nStorms, floods and stormwater management 14\nLiving Infrastructure in Other Cities 34\nOur ageing urban forest 14\nUrban Planning 34\nBushfire 15\nACT Government Strategies 34\nRetaining nature in the city 15\nGOALS 16\nClimate-wise city 16\nNature in the city 16\nHealthy city 16\nProsperous city 16\nwww.environment.act.gov.au i\n Source: `other-pdfs/Canberras-Living-Infrastructure-Plan.pdf (https://www.environment.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1413770/Canberras-Living-Infrastructure-Plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 87]\nWWW.PLANNING.ACT.GOV.AU\nACTIONS\n4.4.1 Plan for a range of higher density 4.4.4 Building on the Housing Choices consultation,\ndevelopment in appropriate and clearly investigate options for dual occupancies in\ndefined locations with a mix of apartment the RZ1 zone and RZ2 zone having regard to\nand dwelling types to improve diversity and the following minimum considerations:\naccess, and to support: ► appropriate residential densities\n► ageing in place ► character and streetscape\n► changing family housing preferences ► access to services, infrastructure and public\n► range of affordability transport\n► adaptable apartments. ► site planning and access\n► appropriate minimum block sizes including titling\n4.4.2 Identify priority areas for medium density ► size of houses and building footprint on the block\nhousing in locations that meet diverse ► solar access\ncommunity needs based on:\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- Table 2: Current levels and targets for Canberra\n54.6 x 39.8\nCURRENT TARGET TARGET\nLEVEL % LEVEL % DESCRIPTION DATE REFERENCE\n21 30 Tree canopy cover or equivalent, 2045 Living Infrastructure Plan and Urban\npublic and private land Forest Strategy\nImportant considerations in setting a canopy cover A feature of many trees which survive and thrive in\ntarget for Canberra include: our unique and diverse harsher drier conditions is they provide less shade\nnatural ecosystems; the landscape setting for the and have a smaller canopy.\ncity with its topographic features; the limitations\nand opportunities of existing and new suburbs; the Despite these inherent challenges, there are a range of\nattributes of tree species suited to projected climate living infrastructure options which we can draw from\nconditions in our region;\n Source: `other-pdfs/Canberras-Living-Infrastructure-Plan.pdf (https://www.environment.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1413770/Canberras-Living-Infrastructure-Plan.pdf)`\n- NASF provides\n2014–2034 foreshadows the airport about noise and, eventually, pressure guidance on issues that affect\nbeing a key hub for national air, rail for operational restrictions or curfews. aviation operations such as: aircraft\nand road transport, and a major noise; building-generated windshear;\ncontributor to economic growth Industrial development that wildlife strike risk; wind turbines;\nin the city and region.\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- In 2009–10 the total amount of waste\n• 40% below 1990 levels by 2020.\ngenerated in the ACT was 817,000\ntonnes with 229,000 tonnes interred\nWhile the waste sector only accounts\nto landfill.\nfor around 3% of ACT greenhouse\ngas emissions, it has the potential to\nGrowing waste generation increases the\nplay a significant role in reducing the\nchallenge of reducing the amount of\nTerritory’s emissions profile.\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pdf (https://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/2334499/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pdf)`\n- ACT buses are the region’s future.\ntransport issues, including cross-\nnot authorised to travel into NSW,\nborder commuting to the ACT and\nand fares, services and timetables are Regional collaboration occurs\nfreight transport planning.\ninconsistent between the ACT and NSW. through a number of forums\nand mechanisms including the\nOf the 27,587 daily NSW commuters\nThe new transport strategy will seek Canberra Region Joint Organisation\nto the ACT in 2016, approximately\nto progress further improvements to (CRJO)7 and under the ACT-NSW\n18,830 (68%) were from Queanbeyan,\ncross-border public transport including Memorandum of Understanding\n4385 (16%) from the Young–Yass\nworking with the NSW Government to for Regional Collaboration (2016)\nDistrict, 972 (4%) from Goulburn and\nachieve a rail journey time to Sydney of and ongoing Annual Work Plan.\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- [Page 54]\nACT PLANNING STRATEGY 2018\nKey growth management issues for » understanding the infrastructure ACTION\nongoing collaboration include: requirements (social and physical)\nto support population growth in\n» engaging with the NSW the region 1.4.1 P rogress joint ACT and\nGovernment and councils on NSW planning actions\n» protecting strategic transport\nplanning policy for urban growth, identified in the NSW\ncorridors and ensuring appropriate\nwith a focus on directing growth to Government’s South East\ndevelopment occurs along and\nexisting towns and urban areas and Tablelands Regional\naround identified corridors\n» planning and collaborating on (Monaro and Barton Highways) Plan 2036 including an\nmajor contiguous developments agreed set of principles to\n» sharing information and data\ninform a new cross-border\n» protecting the distinct character to inform planning and policy\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- [pages 67,68,69,70]\nnal restrictions or curfews. aviation operations such as: aircraft\nand road transport, and a major noise; building-generated windshear;\ncontributor to economic growth Industrial development that wildlife strike risk; wind turbines;\nin the city and region.\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- [pages 87,88,89,90]\n► other considerations related to the scale and\n► access to public transport and active travel form of development on a site.\noptions\n► site specifics including topography\n4.4.5 Investigate planning provisions to facilitate\n► physical and social infrastructure capacity the delivery of affordable housing across the\n► neighbourhood character, including heritage spectrum of community needs.\nissues and design\n► existing subdivision pattern LINKS:\n► solar access • Housing Choices Project\n► living infrastructure . • Demonstration Housing Projects –\nEPSDD Urban Renewal\n4.4.3 Building on the Housing Choices\n• Public Housing Renewal Program\nconsultation, continue to develop planning\n• ACT Housing Strategy\nmechanisms to facilitate the delivery of\nmedium density housing options.\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- 1.4 Continue to work 1.4.1 Progress joint ACT and NSW planning actions identified CMTEDD EPSDD, NSW\nwith the NSW in the NSW Government’s ‘South East and Tablelands Government\nGovernment and Regional Plan 2036’ including an agreed set of principles\nCouncils to implement to inform a new cross-border infrastructure funding\njoint initiatives to model and a cross-border land and housing monitor.\nunderstand and\n1.4.2 Continue to collaborate with the NSW Government CMTEDD EPSDD, NSW\nmanage growth in the\nand councils in the region and other stakeholders on Government\nCanberra Region.\nplanning and related issues through the Canberra\nRegion Joint Organisation (CBRJO) and other forums.\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- Many issues need to be addressed\nobjectives and priorities into a single\nto find lasting solutions to the problem of\nintegrated strategy\naffordable housing, ranging from tax settings,\n→ identifies further strategic work, projects\nplanning and land release, design, tenancy\nand actions that will contribute to the\nlaws, social and public housing,\nachievement of the vision\nand homelessness support services.\n→ delivers on the 2016 Labor election\nUnder the new National Housing and commitment and the Parliamentary\nHomelessness Agreement signed by the Chief Agreement for the 9th Legislative Assembly.1\nMinister on 12 June 2018 and in effect on 1 July\n2018, the ACT will receive around $131 million in\nAustralian Government funding over five years.\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf (https://www.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/2400501/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [Page 54]\nACT PLANNING STRATEGY 2018\nKey growth management issues for » understanding the infrastructure ACTION\nongoing collaboration include: requirements (social and physical)\nto support population growth in\n» engaging with the NSW the region 1.4.1 P rogress joint ACT and\nGovernment and councils on NSW planning actions\n» protecting strategic transport\nplanning policy for urban growth, identified in the NSW\ncorridors and ensuring appropriate\nwith a focus on directing growth to Government’s South East\ndevelopment occurs along and\nexisting towns and urban areas and Tablelands Regional\naround identified corridors\n» planning and collaborating on (Monaro and Barton Highways) Plan 2036 including an\nmajor contiguous developments agreed set of principles to\n» sharing information and data\ninform a new cross-border\n» protecting the distinct character to inform planning and policy\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf (https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf)`\n- We acknowledge and respect their\nIf you have difficulty reading a standard Gungahlin 22\ncontinuing culture and the contribution they\nprinted document and would like to\nmake to the life of this city and this region Inner North and City 24\nreceive this publication in an alternative\nformat, such as large print, please phone\nInner South 26\nAccess Canberra on 13 22 81 or email the\nEnvironment, Planning and Sustainable Molonglo Valley 28\nDevelopment Directorate at\nEPSDDComms@act.gov.au Tuggeranong 30\nIf English is not your first language and you Weston Creek 32\nrequire a translating and interpreting service,\nplease phone 13 14 50.\n Source: `other-pdfs/act-housing-supply-and-land-release-program-2025-26-to-2029-30.pdf (https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/act-housing-supply-and-land-release-program-2025-26-to-2029-30.pdf?sfvrsn=17688ec3_1)`\n- [pages 26,27,28,29,30,31,32]\nand commercial spaces\nCaret-Right d esign town centres that integrate with surrounding\nresidential areas\nCULTURAL CONNECTION TO COUNTRY\nCaret-Right celebrate social and cultural history\nCaret-Right educate SLA staff on Aboriginal history and culture, with\na focus on the Ngunnawal people and land\nCaret-Right engage with local cultural groups, including Ngunnawal\npeople, in developing site requirements\nPLACEMAKING\nCaret-Right deliver community engagement activities that support\nplacemaking and the activation of public spaces\nCaret-Right identify project-specific placemaking opportunities in\ngreenfield and urban renewal sites\nCaret-Right recognise the existing place and heritage values of\nurban renewal sites\nCaret-Right develop placemaking measures to understand how we\nare using public spaces\n Source: `strategies/sustainability-strategy-2020-25.pdf (https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/sustainability-strategy-2020-25.pdf?sfvrsn=a84c1936_1)`\n- Annually in October 2023, 24 EBM People & Capability\nManager, TCE\n» Increase First Nations representation on recruitment panels; provide recruitment panel August 2023 EBM People & Capability\ntraining and refreshers on an annual basis for First Nations staff; develop and promote a list\nof skilled First Nations staff who can participate in these panels.\n» Participate in and recruit First Nations people through annual employment programs such Annually in May 2024, 25 EBM People & Capability\nas Trainee Programs, Professional Development Programs, WhoG Vocational Employment\nprogram and WhoG Graduate Program.\n» Promote opportunities for further study, including the study assistance program, to First Annually in November 2023, 24 RAP Executive Sponsor\nNations staff.\n Source: `strategies/epsdd-innovate-reconciliation-action-plan-july-2023-june-2025.pdf (https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/epsdd-innovate-reconciliation-action-plan-july-2023-june-2025.pdf?sfvrsn=34dd54ec_1)`\n- Year 1 Year 2 Year 3\n• Revise internal committee structure,\nestablish Program Steering Committee\n• Establish measurement framework\nfor Social Return on Investment\nFurthering good\ngovernance • Embed and evaluate Program Steering Committee and Social\nreturn on investment to ensure value for money and sound\nrisk management\n• Establish annual SLA work program\n• Actively influence and enact recommendations\nfrom ILRP Independent Review\n• Engaging and leveraging external/industry experts and\nInfluencing key stakeholders through events and content campaigns to educate\nstakeholders our prospective customers, existing buyers as well as the wider\nCanberra community\n• Use data-driven analysis to strengthen business cases\n• Conduct strategic workforce review and planning\n• Implement recommendations from strategic workforce review\n• Prioritise targeted training and development\nDeveloping\n Source: `strategies/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf (https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1)`\n- Year 1 Year 2 Year 3\n• Improve towards level three Project Management maturity –\nDevelop a Strategic Roadmap\nAchieving\n• Review and define the Project Management Office model,\nhigher project functions and services, sizing, capacity and capability and\nmanagement sourcing strategy to meet SLA’s business drivers and Project\nmaturity Management Office customer needs\n• Pilot Project Delivery Office within project teams\n• Align our structure, systems and processes and people\nto our strategy\nRedesigning\n• Communicate the change effectively internally and externally\nour organisation\n• Improve our leadership and culture to transform the organisation\n• Optimise our capital structure to respond to market conditions\nand pursue investment opportunities\nEstablishing\n• Review administrative arrangements to strengthen\nsustainable\nour independence\nfunding models\n Source: `strategies/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf (https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1)`\n- [pages 11,12,13]\nrnally and externally\nour organisation\n• Improve our leadership and culture to transform the organisation\n• Optimise our capital structure to respond to market conditions\nand pursue investment opportunities\nEstablishing\n• Review administrative arrangements to strengthen\nsustainable\nour independence\nfunding models\n• Strategically position SLA to balance financial, land supply,\nenvironmental and social value\nConnecting • Elevate staff understanding and use of place led engagement\nour place outcomes through project planning, lessons learned, marketing\nand sales documentation\nengagement\noutcomes with\nland release\n• Develop options and incentives for buyers to contribute to place\nmethodologies ambition set out by SLA to improve design outcomes\nSuburban Land Agency: Strategic Plan 2024 – 2027 11\n Source: `strategies/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf (https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1)`\n- Building\nupon the successes of the Innovate RAP 2019-\n21, the Innovate RAP 2023-25, continues to align\nwith our vision and values; through our RAP we\naspire to work together to create and harness local knowledge and skills while\ncontinuing to develop an inclusive culture of mutual respect and cultural\nunderstanding.\n Source: `strategies/epsdd-innovate-reconciliation-action-plan-july-2023-june-2025.pdf (https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/epsdd-innovate-reconciliation-action-plan-july-2023-june-2025.pdf?sfvrsn=34dd54ec_1)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py ` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pdf` - strategies - https://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/2334499/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pdf\n- `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf` - strategies - https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2346276/2018-act-planning-strategy.pdf\n- `strategies/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf` - strategies - https://www.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/2400501/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pdf\n- `strategies/sustainability-strategy-2020-25.pdf` - strategies - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/sustainability-strategy-2020-25.pdf?sfvrsn=a84c1936_1\n- `strategies/housing-strategic-action-plan---august-2022.pdf` - strategies - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/housing-strategic-action-plan---august-2022.pdf?sfvrsn=480bd4a5_1\n- `strategies/epsdd-innovate-reconciliation-action-plan-july-2023-june-2025.pdf` - strategies - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/epsdd-innovate-reconciliation-action-plan-july-2023-june-2025.pdf?sfvrsn=34dd54ec_1\n- `strategies/housing-strategic-action-plan-november-2023.pdf` - strategies - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/housing-strategic-action-plan-november-2023.pdf\n- `strategies/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf` - strategies - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/strategy-documents/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pdf?sfvrsn=fad923a_1\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/developers/developers-guide\n- `pages/contact.html` - pages - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/contact-us\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/\n- `pages/media-releases-index.html` - pages - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/developers/current-releases\n- `pages/media-releases-index__04.html` - pages - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/favicon.ico?v=2025\n- `pages/media-releases-index__05.html` - pages - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/developers/current-releases\n- `pages/media-releases-index__06.html` - pages - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/developers/upcoming-development-releases\n- `pages/media-releases-index__07.html` - pages - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/about-us/indicative-land-release-program\n- `pages/media-releases-index__08.html` - pages - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/releases/whitlam-local-centre\n- `pages/media-releases-index__09.html` - pages - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/releases/watson-on-aspinall\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/news\n- `pages/priorities-index.html` - pages - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/innovation-and-sustainability/case-studies\n- `pages/strategies-index.html` - pages - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/innovation-and-sustainability/our-vision-for-a-sustainable-future\n- `pages/strategies-index__00.html` - pages - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/innovation-and-sustainability/our-vision-for-a-sustainable-future\n- `pages/strategies-index__01.html` - pages - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/about-us/working-with-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-peoples\n- `pages/strategies-index__02.html` - pages - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/about-us/housing-strategic-action-plan\n- `pages/strategies-index__03.html` - pages - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/sustainability-strategy-2020-25.pdf?sfvrsn=a84c1936_1\n- `pages/structure.html` - pages - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/about-us/sponsorships-and-partnerships\n- `other-pdfs/Canberras-Living-Infrastructure-Plan.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.environment.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1413770/Canberras-Living-Infrastructure-Plan.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/whitlam-local-centre-brochure6e9b072e-df25-467c-a07b-7254b83d6376.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/sales-documents/whitlam/commercial/whitlam-local-centre-brochure6e9b072e-df25-467c-a07b-7254b83d6376.pdf?sfvrsn=68df4454_1\n- `other-pdfs/act-housing-supply-and-land-release-program-2025-26-to-2029-30.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/act-housing-supply-and-land-release-program-2025-26-to-2029-30.pdf?sfvrsn=17688ec3_1\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No annual report text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# Suburban Land Agency - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:48:27.704280+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-ACT-012\n**Jurisdiction**: Australian Capital Territory\n**Portfolio**: \n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 29\n- Unique legislation references found: 20\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 20 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### ACT Tree Protection Act 2005\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=ACT+Tree+Protection+Act+2005\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Canberras-Living-Infrastructure-Plan.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- sed information and programs to incorporate the Commence 2020\nClimate-wise Landscape Guide to encourage and support community efforts to\nimprove sustainability outcomes.\nPlanning our ACTION 8: Tree Protection Act Review TCCS\nfuture urban Review and update the ACT Tree Protection Act 2005 to ensure consistency Commence 2020\nforest with the objectives of the Plan and suitability to Canberra’s changing climate.\nACTION 9: Develop Urban Forest Strategy TCCS\nDevelop a strategic plan for the public urban forest that outlines how the urban Commence 2\n Source: `other-pdfs/Canberras-Living-Infrastructure-Plan.pages.jsonl`\n- ts to improve sustainability outcomes.\n26 CANBERRA’S LIVING INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN: COOLING THE CITY\n\n[page 31]\nPLANNING OUR FUTURE\nURBAN FOREST\nIn 2017, the Legislative Assembly agreed to protect and expand our urban forest and\ncomplete a review of the existing ACT Tree Protection Act 2005. This Plan provides a\nstrengthened framework for this review, including a target for the equivalent benefits\nof tree canopy cover of 30% by 2045.\nACTION 8: Tree Protection Act Review\nReview and update the ACT Tree Protection Act 2005 to ensure\nconsistency wit\n Source: `other-pdfs/Canberras-Living-Infrastructure-Plan.pages.jsonl`\n- a review of the existing ACT Tree Protection Act 2005. This Plan provides a\nstrengthened framework for this review, including a target for the equivalent benefits\nof tree canopy cover of 30% by 2045.\nACTION 8: Tree Protection Act Review\nReview and update the ACT Tree Protection Act 2005 to ensure\nconsistency with the objectives of the Plan and suitability to\nCanberra’s changing climate.\nACTION 9: Develop Urban Forest Strategy\nDevelop a strategic plan for the public urban forest that outlines how the\nurban forest can be maintained and enhance\n Source: `other-pdfs/Canberras-Living-Infrastructure-Plan.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Dangerous Substances Act 2004\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=Dangerous+Substances+Act+2004\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- aterial that may become litter, and to\nfacilitate the removal of litter. Littering of any kind is illegal under the Act.\nIt is an offence under the Act to dump rubbish in a public place. If the rubbish\ncontains hazardous waste, it is also an offence under the Dangerous Substances\nAct 2004. Under these Acts the following penalties apply:\n• basic littering penalties include $1,000 for individuals and/or $5,000 for\nbusinesses;\n• aggravated littering by means of littering that could cause injury to person\nanimal or public place carries higher pena\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pages.jsonl`\n- d littering by means of littering that could cause injury to person\nanimal or public place carries higher penalties, being $5,000 for individuals\nand/or $25,000 for businesses or imprisonment for 6 months or both;\n• the dumping of illegal substances under the Dangerous Substances Act 2004\ncarries penalties up to $200,000 for individuals and/or $1 million for businesses\nand/or 7 years imprisonment and the possibility of other penalties.\nThe government will also continue to access to appropriate transport for\npromote awareness through anti-litte\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pages.jsonl`\n- ollutants and hazardous substances into the air, land or water consistent with\nmaintaining environmental quality. Related acts include the Clinical Waste Act\n1990, which relates to the treatment, storage, transportation and disposal of\nclinical waste, and the Dangerous Substances Act 2004, which aims to protect the\nhealth and safety of people, and to protect property and the environment from\nthe hazards associated with dangerous substances. The duties in relation\nto dangerous substances are in addition to duties in the EP Act.\nThe Waste Minimi\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### City Renewal Authority and Suburban Land Agency Act 2017\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=City+Renewal+Authority+and+Suburban+Land+Agency+Act+2017\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- y shaping\nresidential development within the city centre to meet a\nstrategies and capitalises on the\ndiverse range of business investment and lifestyle choices that\ninvestment in Light Rail Stage 1.\neffectively use existing infrastructure.\nLINKS\n• City Plan\n• City Renewal Authority and Suburban Land Agency Act 2017\n• City and Gateway Urban Design Framework\nDIVERSE CANBERRA\n57\n\n[page 62]\nACT PLANNING STRATEGY 2018\nDirection 2.4\nRecognise and protect existing industrial areas and service trades areas as\nimportant elements of a diverse economy.\nLand uses that provide emplo\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pages.jsonl`\n- nment’s\nIndicative Land Release Program (ILRP), we use a variety of sales methods\nto ensure equitable access to land for all segments of the market.\nSuburban Land Agency: Strategic Plan 2024 – 2027 5\n\n[page 6]\nOur Objectives\nOur objectives, as outlined in the City Renewal Authority and\nSuburban Land Agency Act 2017 (CRASLA Act), include promoting\ninclusive communities, affordable living, safe and healthy population,\nsocial inclusion, housing choice, environmental sustainability,\nsuburban development, urban renewal and social and environmental\nresponsibility. We operate\n Source: `strategies/sla-strategic-plan-2024-27.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Suburban Land Agency Act 2017\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=Suburban+Land+Agency+Act+2017\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/housing-strategic-action-plan---august-2022.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/housing-strategic-action-plan-november-2023.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- es which are Each year, housing targets are published identifying\nsupply of housing for the ACT community.\naffordable housing.\nestablished for us under the City Renewal Authority numbers of affordable, public and community\n> Goal 2: reducing homelessness.\nand Suburban Land Agency Act 2017 (CRASLA Act), housing dwellings. > Action 1D: provide a diverse mix of housing\nincluding encouraging and promoting suburban > Goal 3: strengthening social housing assistance. types and choice.\nThe housing targets meet the requirements\ndevelopment that support\n Source: `strategies/housing-strategic-action-plan---august-2022.pages.jsonl`\n- es which are Each year, housing targets are published identifying\nsupply of housing for the ACT community.\naffordable housing.\nestablished for us under the City Renewal Authority numbers of affordable, public and community\n> Goal 2: reducing homelessness.\nand Suburban Land Agency Act 2017 (CRASLA Act), housing dwellings. > Objective 1D: provide a diverse mix of housing\nincluding encouraging and promoting suburban > Goal 3: strengthening social housing assistance. types and choice.\nThe housing targets meet the requirements\ndevelopment that supp\n Source: `strategies/housing-strategic-action-plan-november-2023.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Housing Assistance Act 2007\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=Housing+Assistance+Act+2007\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- g\nmoderate income households, and priced (whether provided in properties owned by Housing ACT, but\nmortgage repayments or rent) so these households leased by Community Housing Organisations (under the\nare able to meet their other essential basic living costs. Housing Assistance Act 2007).\nIt differs to social housing which is provided and/or\nHomelessness: definitions of homelessness range from\nmanaged by the government (public housing) or by a\nobjective measures of ‘no roof’ to subjective measures\nnot-for-profit organisation (community housi\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pages.jsonl`\n- eive CRA). accommodation, transitional housing, boarding houses,\ncouch surfing, with friends/relatives or in severely\nCommunity housing: housing for people on low overcrowded dwellings.\nincomes provided by registered Community Housing\nOrganisations (under the Housing Assistance Act 2007). Housing affordability: the relationship between\nCommunity housing is a subset of affordable housing as expenditure on housing (prices, mortgage payments or\ndefined above. Community housing providers generally rents) and household incomes.\nprovide a mix of r\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Planning and Development Act 2007\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=Planning+and+Development+Act+2007\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- evelopment of Canberra. It is the key strategic document for managing growth\nand change in the Territory and an important tool for coordinating growth with\ninfrastructure, transport and community facilities.\nSpecifically, the purpose of the Strategy under the Planning and Development Act 2007\nis ‘to promote the orderly and sustainable development of the ACT, consistent with the\nsocial, environmental and economic aspirations of the people of the ACT in accordance\nwith sound financial principles’.\nThis Strategy:\n» outlines where more specific planni\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pages.jsonl`\n- sis for scoping elements of the review.\nAnnual reporting on this Strategy will occur through the Environment,\nPlanning and Sustainable Development Directorate Annual Report.\nThis will identify progress on the actions under the Strategy.\nIn accordance with the Planning and Development Act 2007, consideration as\nto whether a review of the Strategy is required is made every five years. This\nenables government to review progress on the Strategy implementation and to\nconsider whether the Strategy requires updating to take account of legislative,\nsocial\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n### ACT The Litter Act 2004\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=ACT+The+Litter+Act+2004\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- viduals\nThe government has identified seven\nand businesses who engage in littering\nkey strategies to achieve the targets for\nand dumping. The government\na clean environment.\ncontinues to encourage reporting\nof illegal dumping.\n30\n\n[page 37]\nLitter laws in the ACT\nThe Litter Act 2004 (ACT) aims to enhance the natural and built environment\nby regulating deposits of litter, or other material that may become litter, and to\nfacilitate the removal of litter. Littering of any kind is illegal under the Act.\nIt is an offence under the Act to dump\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Australian Government’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=Australian+Government%E2%80%99s+Environment+Protection+and+Biodiversity+Conservation+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- d\nwarehousing distribution stations and freight support facilities given its\nproximity to national freight routes, the airport and existing industrial areas at\nFyshwick, Symonston and Hume.\nEastern Broadacre is subject to an environmental assessment under the\nAustralian Government’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation\nAct 1999 to assess the potential impacts on environmental values of\ndevelopment in parts of the area. Detailed investigations and amendments\nto the Territory Plan to rezone the land for employment and related uses will\nfollow consultation, reporting and approval of th\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Clinical Waste Act 1990\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=Clinical+Waste+Act+1990\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ng of materials and waste minimisation\nprograms. The EP Act also aims to regulate, reduce or eliminate the discharge of\npollutants and hazardous substances into the air, land or water consistent with\nmaintaining environmental quality. Related acts include the Clinical Waste Act\n1990, which relates to the treatment, storage, transportation and disposal of\nclinical waste, and the Dangerous Substances Act 2004, which aims to protect the\nhealth and safety of people, and to protect property and the environment from\nthe hazards associated with\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment, and the Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment Act 1993\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=Commissioner+for+Sustainability+and+the+Environment%2C+and+the+Commissioner+for+Sustainability+and+the+Environment+Act+1993\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- legislative,\nsocial, economic or environmental changes.\nThe ACT State of the Environment Report is a key vehicle to review and monitor\nprogress towards achieving the five theme areas and corresponding directions\nand actions. The report is a requirement of the Commissioner for Sustainability\nand the Environment, and the Commissioner for Sustainability and the\nEnvironment Act 1993, and is undertaken every four years, with the next report\ndue in 2019.\nWWW.PLANNING.ACT.GOV.AU 99\n\n[page 104]\nACT PLANNING STRATEGY 2018 –\nIMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS AND ACTIONS\nStrategic Direction Action Lead Partner\nAgency Agencies\nCOMPACT AND E\n Source: `strategies/2018-act-planning-strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Commonwealth’s Environment Protection Infrastructure Projects and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=Commonwealth%E2%80%99s+Environment+Protection+Infrastructure+Projects+and+Biodiversity+Conservation+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/act-housing-supply-and-land-release-program-2025-26-to-2029-30.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- n urban areas.\nHowever, the district also contains sensitive and\nprotected areas and there are other complexities\nwhich limit residential development. The ACT\nGovernment is working with the Commonwealth\ngovernment to undertake a strategic assessment\nunder the Commonwealth’s Environment Protection Infrastructure Projects\nand Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 to look at\nEast Canberra\nthe potential impacts on environmental values\nfrom possible development. The outcomes of this\n> Beltana Road Upgrade\nassessment will inform future land releases for\nPialligo\nemployment and industrial use.\nEast Canberra will play a les\n Source: `other-pdfs/act-housing-supply-and-land-release-program-2025-26-to-2029-30.pages.jsonl`\n\n### EP Act. The Waste Minimisation Act 2001\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=EP+Act.+The+Waste+Minimisation+Act+2001\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- rous Substances Act 2004, which aims to protect the\nhealth and safety of people, and to protect property and the environment from\nthe hazards associated with dangerous substances. The duties in relation\nto dangerous substances are in addition to duties in the EP Act.\nThe Waste Minimisation Act 2001 [WM Act] further embeds waste minimisation\nobjectives and principles into how waste is to be managed. The WM Act provides\nthe legal framework for the management, regulation and reduction of waste.\nThe Act allows for Industry Waste Reduction Plans and the supp\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Environment Protection Act 1997\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=Environment+Protection+Act+1997\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- environment Protection\nwastewater, electricity, gas and\nAuthority (ePA)\ntelecommunications totalling over\nThe EPA sits within ESDD and has $1.4 billion. ActewAGL provides water\nlegislative responsibility to administer and wastewater services to the people\nthe Environment Protection Act 1997 of the Australian Capital Territory\ncovering activities that can impact through an agreement with ACTEW\non air, land and water quality such as Corporation, who owns the ACT’s water\nenvironmental noise, contaminated and wastewater assets.\nsites, waste transpor\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### National Environment Protection Act 1994\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=National+Environment+Protection+Act+1994\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- gislation\nin the ACT\nConsiderable work is being done nationally and internationally to minimise\nthe risk to the environment from activities which involve hazardous materials.\nNational approaches to the management of hazardous materials are developed\nunder the National Environment Protection Act 1994 and equivalent legislation\nin other jurisdictions.\nIn the ACT, the Commonwealth’s National Environment Protection Act 1994\nis given effect through the National Environment Protection Council Act 1994.\nTogether, the Acts provide for the development and impleme\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### National Environment Protection Council Act 1994\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=National+Environment+Protection+Council+Act+1994\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- es to the management of hazardous materials are developed\nunder the National Environment Protection Act 1994 and equivalent legislation\nin other jurisdictions.\nIn the ACT, the Commonwealth’s National Environment Protection Act 1994\nis given effect through the National Environment Protection Council Act 1994.\nTogether, the Acts provide for the development and implementation of National\nEnvironmental Protection Measures (NEPMs). NEPMs currently address aspects\nof hazardous materials management including the Movement of Controlled\nWastes between States and Territor\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### National Law (ACT) Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=National+Law+%28ACT%29+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/housing-strategic-action-plan---august-2022.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- usually supported by Government\non low to moderate incomes.\nor other organisations.\nCommunity Housing Providers\nHousing ACT operates and\nmust be registered under the\nmanages most of these\nCommunity Housing Providers\nproperties, although it also\nNational Law (ACT) Act 2013,\nengages Community Housing\nas part of the National Regulatory\nProviders and other service\nSystem for Community Housing.\nproviders to manage some\nCommunity housing is sometimes\nproperties and provide support\ngrouped under the umbrella\nto its clients. Public ho\n Source: `strategies/housing-strategic-action-plan---august-2022.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Plastic Shopping Bags Ban Act 2010\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=Plastic+Shopping+Bags+Ban+Act+2010\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- essary skills for community\ngardeners or those gardening on their\n• optimise packaging to achieve\nown land.\nresource efficiency and reduce\nstrategy 1.3: Ban single use environmental impact without\nplastic shopping bags compromising product quality and\nsafety;\nThe Plastic Shopping Bags Ban Act\n2010 came into effect on 1 July 2011 • the efficient collection and recycling\nand from 1 November 2011 bans the of packaging;\ndistribution and use of polyethylene\nbags of 35 microns or less. • a commitment to product\nstewardship by the supply chain and\nThe impleme\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Review of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=Review+of+the+Residential+Tenancies+Act+1997\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- considers communications campaign.\nhardship and housing security as top priorities.\nACTION\nACTION\n→ Undertake a communications campaign to promote\n→ Develop and implement outstanding existing support measures for tenants and landlords.\nrecommendations of the Review of the Residential\nTenancies Act 1997, with a focus on fairness and\nsecurity for vulnerable tenants.\nWWW.ACT.GOV.AU/HOMES-HOUSING 39\n\n[page 44]\nOBJECTIVE 4E: TARGET\nPROGRAMS TO INCREASE\nSUPPLY OF AFFORDABLE\nHOUSING FOR VULNERABLE AND\nDISADVANTAGED HOUSEHOLDS\nTwo specific projects will be progress\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Housing-Strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n### States and Territories NEPM and the National Pollutant Inventory NEPM. The Environment Protection Act 1997\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=States+and+Territories+NEPM+and+the+National+Pollutant+Inventory+NEPM.+The+Environment+Protection+Act+1997\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- on Council Act 1994.\nTogether, the Acts provide for the development and implementation of National\nEnvironmental Protection Measures (NEPMs). NEPMs currently address aspects\nof hazardous materials management including the Movement of Controlled\nWastes between States and Territories NEPM and the National Pollutant\nInventory NEPM.\nThe Environment Protection Act 1997 [EP Act] aims to prevent environmental\ndegradation and adverse risks to human health and the health of ecosystems.\nThe EP Act promotes reuse and recycling of materials and waste minimisation\nprograms. The EP Act also aims to regulate, reduce or eliminate the\n Source: `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Waste Minimisation Act 2001\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/search?query=Waste+Minimisation+Act+2001\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/ACT-Waste-Management-Strategy-2011-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- private drop-offs to\nthese facilities further increased with the introduction of disincentives to send\ngarden waste to landfill. These disincentives included landfill fees and charges\nas well as regulations banning garden waste from government bins under the\nWaste Minimisation Act 2001. 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