Tourism

The Australian Government is committed to maximising tourism's net economic contribution to the Australian economy and to fostering an industry that promotes the principles of environmental responsibility and sustainable development.

> National Long-Term Tourism Strategy The National Long-Term Tourism Strategy Steering Committee will guide the development of Australia's National Long-Term Tourism Strategy. National Long-Term Tourism Strategy Steering Committee announced		> National Tourism Accreditation Framework The Government is leading the development of a National Tourism Accreditation Framework ensuring a quality customer experience achieved through an accreditation and promotional framework that recognises sustainable and capable businesses. Tourism takes a major step to national accreditation
> Tourism Consumer Protection Strategy Visitors to Australia are covered by Australia's consumer protection laws, which require all businesses to treat consumers fairly. Ministers join forces to protect tourists' rights		> World Youth Day World Youth Day (WYD) 2008 was held in Sydney on 15 to 20 July 2008.

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