Torres/NPA ACC Inc is a non-profit, community-based
organisation supporting regional growth in the
Torres Strait and NPA region. We are part of a
national network of 54 ACC’s, funded by the
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional
Development and Local Government.
The Torres/NPA ACC provides an important link
between the Australian Government and Regional
Australia. In this capacity, our ACC is uniquely
placed to respond to issues in the region and
provide a vital conduit to government on local,
social and economic conditions.
On the 20 March 2008, the Minister for
Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and
Local Government, The Hon Anthony Albanese MP,
announced that the national network of Area
Consultative Committees (ACCs) will provide the
basis for the creation of Regional Development
Australia (RDA). Over the coming months, ACCs will
transition to become local Regional Development
Australia committees.
In the transition period, the information on this
website should be used only as a guide to the
functions and activities of the RDA network. This
website will be updated frequently until the
transition to RDA is complete.
The proposed role of Torres/NPA RDA (formerly the
Torres/NPA ACC) will be to: |
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Advise on community infrastructure, regional
issues and opportunities
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Advise on local implementation of specific
Australian Government initiatives in the region
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Facilitate economic development planning and
investment attraction
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Identify unique local attributes that favour the
development of new and innovative industries
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Promote initiatives to retain and expand skills,
local businesses and industries
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Disseminate information about Australian
Government programs
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Undertake consultations on behalf of Federal
agencies where a regional network is required
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Advise on the adequacy of service delivery in
regions
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Build networks and relationships with other
levels of government and key stakeholders in the
region
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Advise government on social inclusion issues
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Advise on ways to improve the efficiency,
effectiveness and coordination of Federal
regional initiatives.
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Thank you to everyone who contributed to our recent
community consultations on the development of the
new RDA network and new infrastructure funding
program. Three reports to Government have been
compiled based on your input and views. |
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Our
office has now
been relocated to the Commonwealth Centre,
Cnr Victoria Parade & Hastings Street,
Thursday Island.
Our postal, phone
and fax numbers
remain the same. |
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