Tourism WA can provide tourism development and investment support including:
Cross-government introductions
In order to fast track a project through the approvals process, Tourism WA can provide a cross-government introduction service. When other government agencies are involved, Tourism WA can highlight issues that need addressing and furthermore arrange introductions to those agencies having jurisdiction on certain matters.
Organisations integral to planning in Western Australia
In Western Australia the major organisations involved in the planning/development process include:
- Department for Planning which considers how a development complies with planning schemes, strategies and regulations and impacts on services such as power and water
- Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor which provides liquor licences
- Department of Environmental Protection which considers the impacts of developments on the environment
- Local governments which consider a broader range of issues including community concerns, compliance with local regulations and the impact of the development on surrounding landholders.
Local governments usually need to approve any applications for a tourism facility.