2.4.1 Ecological Sustainable Development

2.4.1.1  Local Government recognises and supports the principles embodied in Australia's National Strategy for Ecological Sustainable Development definition of ecological sustainable development (ESD) as "using, conserving and enhancing the community's resources so that ecological processes on which life depends are maintained and the total quality of life, now and in the future can be increased".

2.4.2 Sustainable Development Principles

2.4.2.1  Essential to the understanding and achievement of sustainable development are three principles - intergenerational equity, the precautionary approach and biodiversity conservation. Together, these approaches aim to prevent and reverse adverse impacts of economic and social activities on the ecosystem, while continuing to allow the sustainable, equitable development of societies.

2.4.2.2  The development of specific policy statements impacting upon sustainability will recognise and adopt the principles espoused within this section.