Compliance matters
Regulatory compliance includes a range of processes, procedures and actions that help ensure the sound application of Crown land legislation.
Reserve planning
Crown land managers are encouraged to prepare a strategic plan for all Crown reserves in their care, control and management.
Emergency management
Crown land managers must be prepared and have a plan for emergency management to help reduce the effect of an emergency, saving lives and property.
Severe weather guidance
This guidance is provided to assist Crown land managers in preparing and responding to emergency weather situations.
Risk management
Managing risk is crucial to protect people, preserve the land and its assets, and provide security from financial, reputational, legal or administrative damage.
Case study – risk management
In this example of risk assessment, we consider lawn mowing on a Crown reserve. Although a simple activity, there is a risk to staff and visitors.
Leases and licences
From one-off activities to a 10-year lease, there are many types of tenure which Crown land managers are responsible under the Crown Land Management Act 2016.
Short-term licences
Non-council Crown land managers can issue short-term licences. CLMs must establish conditions for use, set rent and fees for the reserve, and provide rebates.
Leasing and licensing for terms greater than 12 months
This information is for non-council Crown land managers. Council Crown land managers should refer to the Office of Local Government for fact sheets and templates.
Setting rents, fees and charges
Maintaining and developing Crown reserves requires cash flow which can come from licences, leases, event hire, entry fees and other user charges.