The NSW Land Based Sustainable Aquaculture Strategy (LBSAS) provides a best practice and regulatory framework to guide sustainable development of land-based aquaculture in New South Wales. It integrates business planning, species and site selection, farm design, environmental management, and streamlined approvals. The strategy emphasizes ecological sustainability, economic viability, and community support, outlining processes for risk assessment, biosecurity, waste management, and stakeholder engagement. A core component is the Aquaculture Industry Development Plan, which offers step-by-step guidance from planning to farm operation. The aim is to support the production of 5,000 tonnes of high-quality seafood from land-based systems in NSW by 2030.
