Crown Land Amendments to Boost Regional Jobs
Source: Victoria. Minister for Environment and Climate Change. Media Release
“Job creation and economic growth in regional Victoria will result from amendments to the Crown Lands Act passed through parliament. Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings said business investors and tourism operators will have greater certainty because the Crown Land Acts Amendment (Lease and Licence Terms) Bill 2009 would increase the maximum lease term available for major projects on Crown land from 21 to 65 years. “The Brumby Labor Government is taking action to provide greater security for business investors and tourism operators in regional Victoria. This means more jobs for working families,” Mr Jennings said. “The introduction of an integrated commercial tour operator licensing system will be of particular benefit to the eco-tourism industry because it will improve opportunities for increased industry investment and allow tour operators to focus on business performance.”