Marine and Coastal Hub research overview 1: Regional planning in northern Australia

Overview

This two-page fact sheet summarises for a general audience research conducted by the Marine and Coastal Hub in the focus area of Regional planning in northern Australia. It includes the research context and outcomes for research users. Northern Australia is a place of significant economic opportunity and the growth of existing and new industries – agriculture, grazing, mining, energy, and tourism – is linked to community wellbeing. Marine and Coastal Hub research focuses on improving methods for regional planning, development assessment and engagement. It covers three broad areas: better governance, improved Indigenous outcomes, and regional datasets.