Introduction

Our work is focused on initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of all Western Australians.

In November 2003, the Government of Western Australia released its Better Planning: Better Services strategy, a blueprint for improving the quality of life of all Western Australians.

The strategy outlines the strategic outcomes expected from all public sector agencies to achieve the Government’s vision, that:

Western Australia will be a creative, sustainable and economically successful state that embraces its multicultural heritage and its rich natural resources. It will provide the best opportunities for current and future generations to live better, longer and healthier lives.

As a Department of State, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure plays a critical role in making that vision a reality, and much of our work is focused on initiatives that underpin the strategy.

This report on operations has been structured to reflect the five key priorities that Government has established to achieve Better Planning: Better Services. They are:

• People and communities
• The economy
• The environment
• The regions
• Governance

In accordance with the Government's requirement for output-based reporting, achievements under each heading in the report on operations have been included under our two outputs of either:

• Policy and planning, or
• Service delivery