Executive Summary Access to land, under clear and efficient processes that take into account environmental, heritage, cultural values and land ownership issues, is fundamentally important to the successful management of competing interests of mining, energy, agriculture, environment, community and other significant land users. On 10 June 2011, Territory and Australian Government Ministers responsible for resources and energy portfolios endorsed the development of the Standing Council on Energy and Resources (SCER) Multiple Land Use Framework (MLUF). The MLUF is designed to be used by decision makers, primarily regulators, to achieve multiple and sequential land use outcomes that: Utilise land for different purposes simultaneously and sustainably within an area, with a view to maximising the benefits for all Australians, and to retain options for current and future uses to maximise net benefits to present and future generations. Utilise land sequentially, enabling land to be used later for another purpose once the current land use has ended or been terminated, noting sequential land use may be a reinstatement of the former land use or development of an alternative land use. The MLUF features: Four desired outcomes; Eight principles to guide land access and land use decisions; and Nine components to consider in planning, preparing and assessing land access and land use decisions. Desired Outcomes Shared commitment by government, industry and the community to multiple and Minimise incidences of conflict over land use by improved ability to sequential land use – recognise differing needs and benefits to all stakeholders early, then using a risk-based approach to mitigate adverse impacts and realise mutual benefits. Better informed public discourse Increased transparency and consistency in land use – decisions, public access to relevant information, improved understanding of land access regulations relevant to each activity, as well as recognising the benefits of coexistence and collaboration through multiple land use approaches. Merit based land use decisions Ensure land is not designated for a single use only, excluding – other potential uses, without fully understanding the consequences. Providing certainty for industry and improved community confidence in land use decisions. Deliver acceptable outcomes for affected communities and landholders Promote the view – that multiple and sequential land use approaches can be benefit all stakeholders and engender greater confidence in, and positive engagement by, communities and landholders affected by industry developments. The MLUF is underpinned by a comprehensive research study that examined issues at play in multiple and sequential land use and the possible ways of addressing these issues based on leading practice approaches. The research study included stakeholder consultation, situation analysis and international leading practice.
Executive Summary Access to land, under clear and efficient processes that take into account environmental, heritage, cultural values and land ownership issues, is fundamentally important to the successful management of competing interests of mining, energy, agriculture, environment, community and other significant land users. On 10 June 2011, Territory and Australian Government Ministers responsible for resources and energy portfolios endorsed the development of the Standing Council on Energy and Resources (SCER) Multiple Land Use Framework (MLUF). The MLUF is designed to be used by decision makers, primarily regulators, to achieve multiple and sequential land use outcomes that: Utilise land for different purposes simultaneously and sustainably within an area, with a view to maximising the benefits for all Australians, and to retain options for current and future uses to maximise net benefits to present and future generations. Utilise land sequentially, enabling land to be used later for another purpose once the current land use has ended or been terminated, noting sequential land use may be a reinstatement of the former land use or development of an alternative land use. The MLUF features: Four desired outcomes; Eight principles to guide land access and land use decisions; and Nine components to consider in planning, preparing and assessing land access and land use decisions. Desired Outcomes Shared commitment by government, industry and the community to multiple and sequential land use – Minimise incidences of conflict over land use by improved ability to recognise differing needs and benefits to all stakeholders early, then using a risk-based approach to mitigate adverse impacts and realise mutual benefits. Better informed public discourse – Increased transparency and consistency in land use decisions, public access to relevant information, improved understanding of land access regulations relevant to each activity, as well as recognising the benefits of coexistence and collaboration through multiple land use approaches. Merit based land use decisions – Ensure land is not designated for a single use only, excluding other potential uses, without fully understanding the consequences. Providing certainty for industry and improved community confidence in land use decisions. Deliver acceptable outcomes for affected communities and landholders – Promote the view that multiple and sequential land use approaches can be benefit all stakeholders and engender greater confidence in, and positive engagement by, communities and landholders affected by industry developments. The MLUF is underpinned by a comprehensive research study that examined issues at play in multiple and sequential land use and the possible ways of addressing these issues based on leading practice approaches. The research study included stakeholder consultation, situation analysis and international leading practice.
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