Native Vegetation Act & Landscape SA Act Amendments (South Australian Department for Environment and Water 2023-2024)

Client Challenge

The South Australian Department for Environment and Water needed to progress amendments to the Native Vegetation Act and the Landscape SA Act. The challenge was synthesising complex policy issues, stakeholder expectations and legal requirements into Cabinet-ready advice and drafting instructions.

Yvette’s Solution

Yvette provided targeted policy and legislative support, analysing options, preparing drafting materials, developing Cabinet documentation, and synthesising precedents and stakeholder feedback. She also prepared engagement materials and summaries to support clear communication of proposed regulatory changes.

Customer Benefit

The Department gained high-quality, well-structured policy advice that streamlined the amendment process and strengthened the evidentiary basis for decision-making. Yvette’s work supported timely progression of reforms and improved clarity for stakeholders and government.