Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategy - Survey
Share Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategy - Survey on FacebookShare Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategy - Survey on TwitterShare Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategy - Survey on LinkedinEmail Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategy - Survey link
Ballina Shire Council is preparing a new Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategy to help shape a strong, sustainable and prosperous future for the Shire.
The Strategy will set the long term direction for Ballina Shire’s economy through to 2035, supported by a five year action plan that identifies practical priorities, actions and partnerships for implementation. It will bring together economic development and visitor economy planning into one integrated framework for Council.
Council is undertaking this project to provide a clear, measurable and achievable roadmap for the future. The Strategy will help strengthen support for local business, guide investment and advocacy priorities, respond to workforce and infrastructure needs, manage visitation and align Council’s work with relevant local, regional and state planning frameworks.
Importantly, the Strategy is being developed in collaboration with business, industry, community and government partners. Community and stakeholder input will help identify Ballina Shire’s economic strengths, key challenges, future opportunities and the priority actions needed to support prosperity across our towns and villages.
Have Your Say
We invite you to take a few minutes complete the short survey and help shape the future of economic development and the visitor economy in Ballina Shire:
Ballina Shire Council is preparing a new Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategy to help shape a strong, sustainable and prosperous future for the Shire.
The Strategy will set the long term direction for Ballina Shire’s economy through to 2035, supported by a five year action plan that identifies practical priorities, actions and partnerships for implementation. It will bring together economic development and visitor economy planning into one integrated framework for Council.
Council is undertaking this project to provide a clear, measurable and achievable roadmap for the future. The Strategy will help strengthen support for local business, guide investment and advocacy priorities, respond to workforce and infrastructure needs, manage visitation and align Council’s work with relevant local, regional and state planning frameworks.
Importantly, the Strategy is being developed in collaboration with business, industry, community and government partners. Community and stakeholder input will help identify Ballina Shire’s economic strengths, key challenges, future opportunities and the priority actions needed to support prosperity across our towns and villages.
Have Your Say
We invite you to take a few minutes complete the short survey and help shape the future of economic development and the visitor economy in Ballina Shire:
Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategy - Survey has finished this stage
March 2026 -April 2026
Setting up the project, confirming the approach and preparing the engagement plan.
Stage 2: Review of existing plans and strategies
Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategy - Survey has finished this stage
March 2026 -April 2026
Reviewing key Council, regional and State strategies, plans and policy documents.
Stage 3: Research and analysis
Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategy - Survey is currently at this stage
April 2026
Analysing economic, workforce and visitor economy data to understand current trends, challenges and opportunities.
Stage 4: Community and stakeholder engagement
this is an upcoming stage for Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategy - Survey
May 2026
Gathering input from businesses, industry, government partners and the community through surveys, meetings and workshops.
Stage 5: Draft strategy and action plan reported to Council
this is an upcoming stage for Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategy - Survey
June 2026
Preparing the draft Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategy, including the long term direction to 2035 and a five year action plan. This will be reported to Council before going on public exhibition.
Stage 6: Public exhibition and final strategy
this is an upcoming stage for Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategy - Survey
July 2026
Sharing the draft for public feedback, reviewing submissions and finalising the strategy.
