Work Programme
The DAF work programme and projects will continue to implement the goal of development assessment reform across Australia, as outlined in the DAF Leading Practice Model for Development Assessment.
Objective Rules and Tests (Project 1a)
Developing a guideline to assist local governments to draft their planning policy for compliance and assessment clearly and in plain English.
Track-based Assessments (Project 1b)
Analysing and creating guidelines for development assessment 'tracks'.
Benchmarking
Providing each State and Territory with indications of the best practice options available to them and the degree to which existing practices and procedures complement the Leading Practice Model.
eDA - Electronic Development Assessment
Establishing a national communication protocol to facilitate the electronic transfer of development assessment information between proponents and assessors.