Thank you for the opportunity to respond to this review of the Regional Development Act 2004. This submission has been prepared on behalf of the 13...
Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the Planning Australia’s 2024-2025 Permanent Migration Program Discussion Paper. This submission has...
The NSW RDAs are contracted by the NSW Government to assist processing of Skilled Work Regional visa (Subclass 491) applications in recognition of our knowledge of local labour markets and business needs.
Regional Development Australia (RDA) NSW Submission to National Housing and Homelessness Issues Paper.
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.
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.
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:
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.