Land management innovation and sustainability in Victoria, Australia—a longitudinal view

IMPACT

This article represents a longitudinal case study addressing innovative change within public sector land management functions in Victoria, Australia. It is significant as it connects together a range of factors that influenced and changed public policy in this important sector of the economy while substantial changes to its operations occurred. This change was tracked over many years by a public sector practitioner teamed with a research professional giving an unusual view of the process and providing rare insights. It highlights how departmental level changes led to progressive innovations to an organization and its service delivery resulting in sustainability outcomes.

ABSTRACT

This article presents a longitudinal case study addressing innovative change in public sector land management functions in Victoria, Australia. The change factors included New Public Management, global pressures, government innovation and sustainability policies. Departmental level changes created a strong base for innovation and enhanced service delivery improving sustainability outcomes enabling the delivery of precision agriculture. The change facilitated organizational innovation by generating improved delivery fostering sustainability outcomes. The study involved collaboration between practitioners and researchers to promote impactful research and practice.

Keywords:

• Case study
• land management
• precision agriculture
• public sector innovation
• public sector management
• sustainable development

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author.