Objectives


In line with the Act, ARV’s objective is to promote the management, development, promotion, and use of alpine resorts taking into account:

  • their unique characteristics
  • the environment and ecology of each resort and the effect of climate change on them
  • economic considerations
  • the cultural heritage and landscape, including Aboriginal cultural heritage and the requirements of any relevant traditional owner recognition and settlement agreement
  • the use of alpine resorts for recreation and tourism in all seasons by diverse cultural and economic groups.

Recognition of Traditional Owners

ARV recognises that Traditional Owners, as the original custodians of the land in alpine resorts:

  • have a unique status as the descendants of Australia’s First Peoples
  • have a spiritual, social, cultural and economic relationship with the land in alpine resorts
  • have made a unique and irreplaceable contribution to the identity and well-being of the land in alpine resorts.

ARV also recognises Traditional Owner groups’ rights and interests, including the ARV’s legal obligations under Recognition and Settlement Agreements.

Alpine resort principles

ARV will consider the following while performing all functions and services:

  • protecting the unique environmental, social, cultural and economic characteristics of each alpine resort
  • planning for and managing all alpine resorts in a coordinated manner that adapts to and responds to the impacts and risks of climate change
  • the ongoing impact of the use of the alpine resorts on natural and cultural features and the ecology of the alpine resorts
  • respecting, protecting and promoting Aboriginal self-determination, cultural values, practices, heritage and knowledge in the alpine resorts
  • partnering with Traditional Owners in policy development, planning, and decision-making in the alpine resorts
  • protecting and enhancing the amenity, access and use of each alpine resort, for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future generations of all Victorians
  • promoting investment in a diverse range of tourism and recreation experiences, for all seasons, in each alpine resort.

ARV powers and duties

ARV may do anything necessary or convenient to enable us to carry out our function and deliver our services, including enter into contracts, act as a committee of management, charge contributions and collect fees, and attract investment.

Page last updated: 05/10/26