by kapow | Oct 11, 2017 | Blog, Government Policy
The National Construction Code and coastal planning Over many years ACS and other organisations have been involved in discussions on ways the Australian Government could have a sustained role in coastal management. At many federal inquiries, and through work with...
by kapow | May 24, 2017 | Blog, Government Policy, Miscellaneous
Achievements of the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility Last Wednesday, 17th May, I attended what we think will be the last meeting of supporters of NCCARF, the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility. The meeting was held in rooms...
by kapow | May 13, 2017 | Blog, Government Policy
Coastal Shacks I have just read a fascinating new book entitled SHACK LIFE: the survival story of three Royal National Park communities, by Ingeborg Van Teeseling (New South publishing 2017). It is supported by a section written by Geoff Ashley, a heritage consultant,...
by kapow | Jun 8, 2016 | Government Policy, Latest News
National Coastal Planning and Policy Reform The Australian Coastal Society is dedicated to healthy coastal ecosystems, vibrant coastal communities and sustainable use of coastal resources. We are a national organisation that is committed to sustainable policy outcomes...
by kapow | May 25, 2016 | Government Policy, Latest News
Biggest Funding Boost to Coastal Management since 1970s NSW BUDGET: BIGGEST FUNDING BOOST TO COASTAL MANAGEMENT SINCE the 1970s The NSW Government announced an $83.6 million Budget funding commitment towards management of the NSW coastline, including funding for the...
by kapow | Feb 29, 2016 | Blog, Government Policy
NSW Coastal Reform – update The ACS NSW Chapter recently made a submission into the NSW coastal reforms. Led by spokesman John Corkill OAM and with contributions from other State members, the submission highlights a number of positives and also a number of ideas and...