The Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources
in NSW is responsible for managing New South Wales' natural resources
and the development of the state's infrastructure and transport.
It is also involved in promoting sustainable urban development in
conjunction with local councils.
Click on the "go to information on infrastructure, land use and
transport planning" link on the department's home page to take yourself
to the urban development section of the department's web site. Under
the "Setting the Direction" menu there is information about sustainable
development within NSW; including, information about a network of
sustainability professionals, sustainability guidelines and BASIX
- The Building Sustainability Index.