Traditional Owner and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stakeholder Engagement for the new Planning Scheme and LGMS
City of Gold Coast
7
Traditional Owner and Aboriginal Stakeholders engaged
7
Outcome areas identified
16
Workshops facilitated
#Overview
Plan C engaged with Traditional Owners and broader Aboriginal stakeholders, organisations and community to identify interests and aspirations to inform the LGMS and new Planning Scheme for the City of Gold Coast.
The work represents one of the most extensive Indigenous engagement processes for the development of a new planning scheme in South-east Queensland. The project involved synthesising the engagement outcomes with a technical analysis of national and international integrations of First People's aspirations in planning schemes, and developing a series of outcome areas and a policy position.
The policy position paper outlines the proposed strategic position of the City in elevating Traditional Owner and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ aspirations and interests in the new Planning Scheme to ensure a vibrant, inclusive and resilient urban environment and enrich the Gold Coast way of life.
#Methodology
The engagement approach prioritised face-to-face engagement through workshops and participatory methods, supported by clear and transparent communication throughout. This allowed participants to share their views in a culturally appropriate environment and contribute directly to the City’s long-term growth planning.
Agreed on preferred engagement approach and protocols
Introduced LGMS and new Planning Scheme process and scope
Identified organisation's aspirations and interests on the Gold Coast
Identified opportunities and challenges for the Gold Coast
Synthesised into outcome areas, planning recommendations and policy position
Confirmed outcome areas, planning recommendations and policy position with stakeholders
#Key Outcomes Achieved
Identifying and articulating Traditional Owner and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander interests and aspirations for the new Gold Coast Planning Scheme
Development of policy position paper for adoption by council, translating identified aspirations into policy areas and opportunities
Capturing aspirations related to broader opportunities outside of the scope of the Planning Scheme, as well as examining planning and land-use governance in relation to the rights and interests of Traditional Owner and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders
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