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5.3.17 [1017] Natural Resources A
Natural Resources involves supporting the sustainable use and management of energy, mineral, land and water
supplies; evaluating resource consumption and exploitation practices; and advising on related regulations and
supporting industries that realise the economic potential of resources.
Business Sub Function Defines the set of Business Capabilities that
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Crown Land Management A
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Energy Resources A
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Land Use Management A
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Land Valuation A
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Mineral Resources A
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Pollution Emission Control A
� manage tenure of government property;
� support the sale, purchase, resumption, lease, license or transfer
of Crown land;
� provide sustainable property services to government agencies
such as those associated with national parks and government
housing.
� support the use of energy resources;
� apply legislation relating to fossil fuels, renewable and other energy
industries;
� provide advice on energy market reform, research and
development, and environmental assessments.
� support the effective management and allocation of land resources;
� promote strategies for integrated land use and balancing
competing interests;
� provide advice on rural and urban developments;
� conduct surveys and demographic analysis;
� forecast needs for infrastructure and facilities;
� identify heritage and significant areas.
� support the assessment of land resources to estimate their material
worth for rating and taxation purposes;
� provide advice on the unimproved value of land or in acquisition
compensation disputes (including valuations for heritage-listed land
and rating concessions where land is held under nominated lease
or tenure from the Crown).
� support the management of mineral resources and the economic
development of related industries;
� apply legislation relating to mining and mineral processing;
� negotiate partnership programs with the traditional owners of
mineral-rich lands.
� support the control of pollutant emissions;
� advise on and monitor compliance with standards for the discharge
of industrial contaminants and waste;
� advise on regulations regarding industry practices through waste
minimisation strategies and pollutant inventories (including
assessment, inspections and providing emissions information to
the community).
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