4 mins to read Govt outlines its vision for the future of tourism Clear choices need to be made about where and how tourism is supported, it says. The Tourism Policy Statement says a collaborative approach is needed. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 © All content copyright NBR. Do not reproduce in any form without permission, even if you have a paid subscription. The Coalition Government has released its Tourism Policy Statement, which it says sets a clear direction for how central and local government and
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