Wide Bay Burnett Area Consultative Committee

WIND-UP ARRANGEMENTS FOR WBBACC

Following recent advice from the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, the Executive Committee of the Wide Bay Burnett ACC have resolved to wind-up the organisation effective 31 July 2009. The Members and Staff of the WBBACC take this opportunity to thank the Wide Bay Burnett community for all your support over the last 13 years and we hope you have found our work in investment attraction and regional development of benefit.

Part of the work we have done in the region will now be delivered through a new network which is currently being established by both the Australian and Queensland Governments. This new network will be called Regional Development Australia and below is a small sample of it's new role.

What is Regional Development Australia?

Regional Development Australia (RDA) is an Australian Government initiative that aims to bring together all levels of government to enhance the growth and development of regional Australia.

Role of the RDA

The RDA network is being established throughout Australia to provide a strategic framework for economic growth in each region. There are four key functions that underpin the role of the national network of RDA committees:

provide advice on consultation and community engagement;

regional planning;

promoting whole-of-Government programs, policies and initiatives; and

community and economic development.

The network will ensure that input is provided to the Australian, State and Local Governments on regional development issues and priorities; promote regions to secure sustainable long term jobs; promote investment and regional prosperity; and raise awareness of programs and services available to regional communities.

The network will also play a key role in ensuring that advice about key issues in the regions is provided to all levels of government. More information on RDA can be seen at http://www.rda.gov.au/.