13General and economic principles

13 General and economic principles

(1) The amenity and visitor experience of the Great Ocean Road coast and parks, including its natural features, character and appearance, should be protected and enhanced for the benefit of the whole community.

(2) A holistic approach to the management of the Great Ocean Road coast and parks should be adopted with integrated planning, aligned decision-making and coordinated implementation of planning across all responsible entities.

(3) Decision-making should be based on the effective integration of environmental, cultural, social and economic considerations.

(4) Protecting the environment and attracting sustainable investment should be a responsibility shared by all levels of government, industry, business and communities.

(5) Each generation should ensure that the environmental, social, cultural and economic benefits that have been acquired are maintained or enhanced for the benefit of future generations.