The RDA NSW & ACT Network’s submission highlights significant gaps in settlement services for refugees and humanitarian entrants across regional...
RDA NSW & ACT Network submission to Reforming Australia’s Settlement Grants Programs
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Submissions
RDA NSW & ACT Network submission to Getting it right: Building AI infrastructure that works for Australia
The RDA NSW & ACT Network’s submission supports investment in AI and data centre infrastructure while calling for a coordinated, place-based...
RDA NSW & ACT Committee submission to the Inquiry into the Australia Post Retail Network
The RDA NSW & ACT Network’s submission highlights the vital role of licensed post offices in regional communities, where they provide essential...
RDA NSW & ACT Committee submission to the Inquiry into the State of Australia’s Aviation Sector and its Ability to Deliver Reliable and Affordable Services to Rural, Regional and Remote Communities
The RDA NSW & ACT Network’s submission highlights the growing pressures on regional aviation, including soaring airfares, declining flight...
RDA NSW & ACT submission into Service Delivery Standards in Regional NSW
The RDA NSW & ACT Network's submission to the NSW Parliament's Inquiry into Government Service Delivery Standards in Regional NSW highlights...
RDA NSW & ACT Submission to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into the Determinants of Regional Airfares
Regional air travel is becoming less affordable and less reliable across NSW, with serious consequences for health access, workforce mobility and...
RDA NSW & ACT submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Migration Inquiry into the Value of Skilled Migration to Australia
This submission highlights the critical role of skilled migration in regional Australia, recognising both the opportunities and challenges faced by...
Review of Regional Migration
Up until the 2022-2023 Financial Year the NSW RDAs had been contracted by the NSW Government to assist processing of Skilled Work Regional visa...
RDA NSW & ACT Submission to the Inquiry into Local Government Sustainability
The NSW & ACT RDA network work in close partnership with their local councils with most RDAs across the state having local government...
RDA NSW and ACT Submission Review of the AAIS
This submission has been prepared on behalf of the 13 NSW & ACT RDA organisations that are part of a national network funded by the Australian...
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why does the RDA NSW & ACT Network make submissions to government inquiries?
The RDA NSW & ACT Network makes submissions to government inquiries and consultations to ensure regional perspectives are considered in policy development and decision-making.
Drawing on the collective knowledge of 13 Regional Development Australia organisations, the Network identifies challenges, opportunities and priorities affecting regional economies and communities.
These submissions provide evidence-based recommendations to help inform government policy, investment and service delivery, reflecting the different needs and circumstances of regional NSW and the ACT.
How does the RDA NSW & ACT Network develop its policy submissions?
RDA Sydney coordinates submissions on behalf of the RDA NSW & ACT Network, drawing on local knowledge, research and input from the 12 regionally based RDAs.
These organisations work closely with businesses, local councils, industry and communities, providing insights into the economic and social issues affecting their regions.
By bringing together regional evidence and stakeholder perspectives, the Network can identify common challenges while recognising the distinct circumstances of individual regions.
This collective approach helps ensure submissions are informed by local experience and practical regional priorities.
What are the RDA NSW & ACT Network's current policy priorities?
The RDA NSW & ACT Network’s recent submissions address a range of interconnected issues affecting regional economic development, including workforce shortages, skilled migration, housing, essential services, transport connectivity and infrastructure investment.
Recent areas of focus include:
- Regional aviation: Improving the affordability, reliability and accessibility of regional air services. Read the regional aviation submission.
- Government service delivery: Addressing regional disparities in healthcare, transport, housing and access to essential services. Read the service delivery submission.
- AI and data centre infrastructure: Supporting investment while managing impacts on energy, water, infrastructure and regional communities. Read the AI infrastructure submission.
- Migration and settlement: Improving skilled migration pathways and settlement services to support regional workforces and communities. Read the skilled migration submission and settlement grants submission.
- Regional postal services: Protecting access to essential postal, banking and government services in regional communities. Read the Australia Post submission.
How do RDA submissions help influence government policy?
RDA submissions provide governments and parliamentary committees with locally informed evidence about regional economic opportunities, challenges and priorities.
By drawing on the experience of RDAs across NSW and the ACT, the Network can identify issues affecting multiple regions and recommend practical responses that account for local circumstances.
Submissions contribute regional perspectives to policy discussions on matters such as infrastructure, workforce development, housing, transport and essential services.
While the Network does not make government policy or funding decisions, its submissions help ensure regional needs and opportunities are considered during the decision-making process.