Todd Williams, CEO of Regional Development Australia (RDA) Hunter, today welcomed the Federal Government’s Budget 2016 commitment to boost jobs and growth in Australia’s regions.
“The Federal Government’s four year commitment to the national RDA network and National Stronger Regions Fund is clear support for the critical contribution regions make to national prosperity.”
“Key tasks for RDA Committees are to maintain 3-5 year regional plans, and advise on critical issues affecting economic development, as well as priority activities to drive economic development in their regions.”
Role of Regional Development Australia Committees
• The Regional Development Australia Committee programme provides a network of 55 committees of community leaders, working to strengthen Australia’s regions and build stronger communities.
• They achieve this by enhancing economic development opportunities and fostering effective communication between communities, business and all three spheres of government.
• The Australian Government is continuing the RDA Committee programme, providing $73.6 million for the period 2016-17 to 2019-20.
• Key tasks for RDA Committees include maintaining 3-5 year regional plans and advising on critical issues affecting economic development, as well as priority activities to drive economic development in their regions.
• RDA Committees also assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals, identify appropriate funding sources and promote Australian Government programme.
Senator the Hon Fiona Nash Budget 2016 Media Releases
Investing in our regions to boost growth and jobs
http://www.minister.infrastructure.gov.au/nash/releases/2016/May/budget-infra_01-2016.aspx
Building our Future: Strengthening Australia through critical and innovative infrastructure investment
http://www.minister.infrastructure.gov.au/nash/releases/2016/May/budget-infra_02-2016.aspx
Getting on with building the Inland Rail
http://www.minister.infrastructure.gov.au/nash/releases/2016/May/budget-infra_03-2016.aspx