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The RDA network has 3
initial tasks:
- 1. Advise
on the role and functions of RDA and
improving the engagement of regional
communities, regional development
organisations and local governments with the
Australian Government (by 31 August 2008).
- 2. Advise
on principles and priorities for the new
Regional and Local Community Infrastructure
Program (by 31 October 2008).
- 3. Advise
on priorities for the types of local
community infrastructure that could
encourage economic development (by 31
October 2008).
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The RDA Interim Board met with Parliamentary Secretary the
Hon Gary Gray AO MP at Parliament House on
15 September to
present its report summarising the outcomes of the first
task.
Other consultation processes currently underway are also
informing the Governments consideration of the future role
of RDA.
Following the Regional Development Ministerial meeting in
Broome on 30 July 2008, where Ministers agreed on principles
for closer alignment of regional development structures, the
Parliamentary Secretary and Departmental officials have been
speaking with States and Territories about the practical
opportunities for more closely aligning RDA with their
regional development organisations.
Potential synergies between the work of other agencies and
the RDA network are also being explored at bilateral
discussions between departmental officials.
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