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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1997 Week 10 Hansard (25 September) . . Page.. 3481 ..

PALM PROGRESS REPORT

TABLING STATEMENT

I have spoken previously about the establishment of the Planning and Land Management Group (PALM) and of the value of integrating the Territory's planning and land management. I am pleased now to respond to a request from the Planning and Environment Committee for a "progress report" on PALM's first year.

In a nutshell, I can say, that progress has been significant. PALM has achieved its objectives. Met its targets. Those objectives and targets were set by the Government, in response to and recognition of concerns from a wide cross-section of the community.

Now let me quantify those statements.

PALM has:

. implemented legislative change;

. furthered policy development;

. managed procedural review; and

. instigated improved management processes.

It has also enhanced consultation and other interactions with the community.

Indeed, in many areas, and especially in the development of urban and rural policies, PALM has exceeded the objectives set by the Government.

Any organisation is only as good as its leadership.

In the face of minority group criticism about "professionals" versus "managers", a new senior management team was recruited in 1996-97. These people have brought both technical and managerial expertise to PALM. Most importantly, they have been instrumental in moulding a new corporate culture from diverse foundations.

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