President's column
For too long, regional development policy in Australia has been fragmented, contentious and subject to short-term commitments based on limited data and information.
ALGA has welcomed the Government's announcement this week of its policy for regional, rural and remote Australia - Regions 2030: Unlocking Opportunity.
ALGA also welcomed the announcement a few weeks ago of the release of the Productivity Commission's initial report on Transitioning Regional Economies. The Productivity Commission has produced an impressive report in the limited time it has had to investigate this complex matter.
I am hopeful this a positive sign that the strategic context for developing future policy and programs
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Government launches policy for rural, regional and remote Australia
Minister for Regional Development, Senator the Hon Fiona Nash, has launched the Government's policy for rural, regional and remote Australia: Regions 2030: Unlocking Opportunity.
The Regions 2030 statement outlines the government's vision for regional Australia and the key initiatives helping to achieve that vision through investment and activity across five areas:
1 jobs and economic development
2 infrastructure
3 health
4 education
5 communications.
Senator Nash said that Australia's regions power Australia's economy.
One month to go until the NGA
ALGA's annual National General Assembly of Local Government is the chance each year for councils to make their voice heard in Canberra. With just a month to go before the NGA is formally opened by the Governor-General on Monday 19 June, councils that have not yet registered to attend the NGA still have time to do so.
By attending the NGA, your council will have the opportunity to influence local government's national agenda by engaging with Federal politicians, representing your councils and communities in Canberra
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Stage set for the transport industry’s ‘premier event
If you haven’t put it in your diary yet, the 2017 Brisbane Truck Show is coming up fast. The show returns to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 25 to 28 May.
The 50th Anniversary Brisbane Truck Show will feature more trailers than ever before with expanded displays and new exhibitors from all over Australia confirmed.
Brisbane Truck Show Manager, Noelene Bradley said a comprehensive array of exhibitors will help visitors make better informed purchasing decisions.
“This is the industry’s premier event and there is no doubt that all of our exhibitors are going all out to provide visitors with a memorable experience.”
“The show takes up three full floors of the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Every corner of the show offers more value and intrigue with exhibitors displaying the latest trucks, trailers, components, equipment, accessories and technology,” Ms Bradley added.
Register for local government’s peak national event
Australia’s councils will play a critical role in shaping tomorrow’s communities, both in our cities and towns and in regional Australia. Making our cities smarter, more efficient, more resilient and stronger is just one part of the role that local government will play.
The theme of this year’s National General Assembly (NGA) ‘Building Tomorrow’s Communities’ goes to the heart of the role of local government in modern Australia.
Key presentations will address how councils, often working in partnership with other levels of government or the private and not-for-profit sectors, are shaping the future and responding appropriately to the challenges that lie ahead.
Join other councils at the NGA to:
- Influence the national agenda
- Engage with federal politicians
- Shape policy and priorities
- Represent your council and community
- Have your say
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