Community & Business
20 November, 2020
Government renews support for RDA
THE Regional Development Australia (RDA) Network has been recognised by the Australian Government for their work in driving economic growth, with the government recommitting to the network.
THE Regional Development Australia (RDA) Network hasbeen recognised by the Australian Government for their work indriving economic growth, with the government recommitting to the network.
The Network involves 52RDAs across Australia including one in the far north operating under RDA Tropical North(RDATN).
RDAs work with all levels of government, business and community groups to supporteconomic and workforce development, local procurement, strategic regional planning and to inform programs and infrastructureinvestments.
A new 4.5 year funding agreement and refreshed charter is instore for the network which wasannounced by the Assistant Minister for Regional Developmentand Territories, the Hon Nola Marino MP last week.
“RDA Tropical North will continue to play an importantrole supporting the economic recovery of the region as it emerges from COVID,” she said.
“RDAs are a highly valued and respected network ofvolunteers and staff who drive economic development in our regions.
“They provide critical intelligence back to the AustralianGovernment about key issues impacting local communities.”
RDATN Chair David Kempton believes that his board will beable to restore, develop and drive growth within the region.
“The value in RDA Tropical North is to advocate regionalgrowth and economic development to the Federal Government,” he said.
“Our board identifies andpromotes to all levels of Government those key projects that willrestore, develop and drive the growth in our region.
“RDA Tropical North’s Economic Recovery and Reconstruction Strategy will not only see usthrough the pandemic, but onto stronger economic future with the creation of 3812 jobs and$1.665 billion in annual economic benefit within three years.”
