Launched by Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro, the vision was first released in 2017 but has been updated in response to the changed economic landscape and opportunities that have emerged in regional NSW following the drought, bushfires, floods and COVID-19 pandemic.
Since the 2017 launch, the vision has guided $124 million of state government investment in tourism and culture projects that are complete, underway or committed.
One of the opportunities outlined in the refreshed vision is to invest in new infrastructure to create major ecotourism destinations and capitalise on the rich natural and cultural resources available in regional NSW through ecologically sustainable tourism.
“We are looking to a future that is increasingly uncertain. To deliver on our vision in the face of uncertainty, we must develop diversified regional economies able to support people and businesses through future challenges.
“The Vision Refresh looks to accelerate economic growth in key sectors such as tourism. We will investigate visionary projects that could maximise our unique environmental endowments to take full advantage of tourism opportunities,” Mr Barilaro said.
The vision identifies that within five years the NSW Government will investigate driving the growth of ecotourism and domestic tourism through:
supporting local, regional and state organisations to establish distinctive value propositions in tourist destinations based on regional endowments
opportunities to improve access to, and management of, areas of significant natural amenity and ecotourism potential
innovative models to promote the preservation and enhancement of natural endowments.
In launching the plan, Mr Barilaro also announced more senior NSW Government roles would be based in regional communities, increasing the number of skilled job opportunities in the bush.
The ‘Regional Workforce Principles’, which are endorsed by Cabinet, will see NSW Government public sector roles advertised from any location with ‘regional location encouraged’ and a commitment to increase the proportion of senior government roles in the regions by 2023.
Explore the full 20 Year Economic Vision for Regional NSW – Refresh online: www.nsw.gov.au/a-20-year-economic-vision-for-regional-nsw-refresh.
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