The document's vision describes a region that 'generates diverse economic activities and high standards of social amenity whilst protecting the natural environment'. It discusses this vision in relation to eight themes:

• settlement strategy
• population growth
• climate change
• inclusive communities
• economy and employment
• sustainable environment
• natural resources and agriculture
• transport and infrastructure coordination.

Submissions on any aspect of the framework are invited from the public prior to 30 September 2008.