- State Policies are an important part of the Resource Management and Planning System (RMPS).
- The current policies protect agricultural land, water quality, coastal processes and promote environmental health.
- State policies apply to the planning system and other parts of the RMPS.
State Policies are important statutory instruments that have sustainable development as a core objective. Planning schemes must be consistent with State Policy. When there is an inconsistency between a scheme and a State Policy, the scheme must be amended.