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Terms of Reference - North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation

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workforce, accommodation, housing, and use <strong>of</strong> community infrastructure and services,from the project, and other proposals for development projects in the area, which arepublicly known or communicated by the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the Coordinator-General, if theyoverlap the proposed project.6.2.2. Mitigation measures and management strategiesFor identified social impacts, social impact mitigation strategies and measures shouldbe presented to address the:• recruitment and training <strong>of</strong> the construction and operation workforces and the socialand cultural implications this may have for the host community, including if any part<strong>of</strong> the workforce is sourced from outside the social and cultural area• housing and accommodation issues, in consultation with relevant local authoritiesand state government agencies, with proposals for accommodating the projectworkforce and their families that avoid, mitigate or <strong>of</strong>fset any short- andmedium-term adverse effects on housing affordability and availability, including therental market, in the social and cultural area—the Major Resource Projects HousingPolicy (Department <strong>of</strong> Employment, Economic Development and Innovation 2011b)sets out the core principles to guide the identification and assessment <strong>of</strong>accommodation and housing impacts and development <strong>of</strong> mitigation andmanagement strategies (see also Part B, Section 4.5.4 <strong>of</strong> this TOR)• demographic changes in the pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> the region and the associated sufficiency <strong>of</strong>current social infrastructure, particularly health and welfare, education, policing andemergency services• preparation and implementation <strong>of</strong> an Indigenous participation plan, in consultationwith SPC and other relevant authorities and stakeholders• adequate provision <strong>of</strong> education, training and employment for vulnerable anddisadvantages groups and Indigenous peoples.Describe any consultation about acceptance <strong>of</strong> proposed mitigation strategies and howpractical management and monitoring regimes are proposed to be implemented.6.2.3. Social impact management planPresent a draft SIMP that promotes an active and ongoing role for impactedcommunities and local authorities through the project life cycle. The draft SIMP shouldcover:• assignment <strong>of</strong> accountability and resources• updates on activities and commitments• mechanisms to respond to public enquiries and complaints• mechanisms to resolve disputes with stakeholders• periodic evaluation <strong>of</strong> the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> community engagement processes• practical mechanisms to monitor and adjust mitigation strategies and action plans• action plans to implement mitigation strategies and measures.- 62 - Contents <strong>of</strong> the EISDudgeon Point Coal Terminals Project<strong>Terms</strong> <strong>of</strong> reference for an environmental impact statement

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