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Unleashing growth on conservation land

2 Aug 2025

The Government announced changes to enable more economic activity on parts of conservation land, arguing it will unlock jobs and higher wages while maintaining environmental protections. The move, unveiled by the Prime Minister and the Conservation Minister, is framed as modernising settings that have constrained regional development.