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National Sustainability Framework & Sustainable Tourism Toolkit

Resources to support visitor economy businesses to become more sustainable and ensure its future success

The National Sustainability Framework for the visitor economy and a Sustainable Tourism Toolkit was jointly developed by the Federal, State and Territory governments in 2023.

The Framework was welcomed by Industry associations as an important foundation for the visitor economy, allowing it to evolve in a well-managed and responsible way. 

National Sustainability Framework

The National Sustainability Framework is the first of its kind for the industry and provides a nationally agreed understanding of sustainable tourism and a vision for Australia to be a world leader in the sector.

Click here to access the National Sustainability Framework.

Sustainable Tourism Toolkit

The Sustainable Tourism Toolkit provides a range of supportive guides to help businesses implement sustainable practices and communicate their sustainability stories to visitors.

Click here to access the Sustainable Tourism Toolkit.

Austrade four-part Operator Sustainable Tourism Toolkit webinar

Watch on-demand, the four part webinar series produced by Austrade on the Sustainable Tourism Toolkit designed to assist visitor economy businesses across Australia on their journey to delivering sustainable experiences. Watch webinar here.

Further Resources:

Sustainable tourism | Destination NSW

Quick tips for creating sustainable experiences | Destination NSW