2021 saw significant collaboration, engagement and advocacy opportunities across all levels of government, regional networks and committees, and community groups. Throughout 2021 we coordinated seven regional committees and participated in a further 24 regional networks and committees convened by others.

We led 12 regional advocacy initiatives throughout 2021, some of which include:

• Advocacy on integrated transport planning, delivery and funding
• End to Transitional Arrangements under the NSW Coastal Management Act (2016)
• Hunter Expert Panel Announcement
• NSW Inquiry into the sustainability of energy supply and resources in NSW
• NSW Inquiry into the Integrity and efficacy & value for money of NSW Government Grant Programs

We also prepared a diverse range of formal regional submissions over the year, including:

• Preparing environmental management plans for contaminated land
• Contaminated Land Consultant Certification Policy
• NSW Regional Housing Taskforce
• Regulation Review – Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021
• IPART review of domestic waste management service charges

To read more about our collaboration and engagement throughout 2021, check out our Annual Performance Statement HERE.