Openly engaging early and continuously, and being transparent about the process can:
• inform policy development and planning
• help you tailor policy, programmes and services to meet user needs
• improve the effectiveness of consultation and service delivery
• enhance communications
• identify stakeholders and scope potential social, environmental and economic issues
• build trust in Government
• raise awareness about challenges
• provide useful inputs into options
• gain insights into community values and priorities
• enable agencies to track and manage issues
• build relationships and deliver better public services
• increase the effectiveness and acceptance of proposed changes.