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flag Phillip Island debates tourism growth, balancing economic hopes with environmental and community concerns.

flag Phillip Island is grappling with tensions over tourism development as officials aim to increase overnight stays following a 10% drop in visitors, proposing boutique accommodations and strategic land use changes. flag While Destination Phillip Island’s Kim Storey advocates for responsible growth that preserves the island’s natural character, conservationists Linda Cuttriss and Anne Davie warn that larger developments could harm scenic landscapes, farmland, and community wellbeing. flag The tourism strategy includes potential rezoning of farmland for tourism but also calls for reclassifying rural land back to agriculture if tourism use is unlikely. flag Despite concerns, advocates remain hopeful that community commitment can balance economic growth with environmental and cultural preservation.

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