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Welcome

Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government and replaces the Area Consultative Committee (ACC) network.

RDA aims to work with State and Local Government for the betterment of regional Australia and to provide a framework for reporting to Canberra the issues facing the regions. Key functions include:

  • provide advice on consultation and  community engagement;
  • contribute to regional planning and regional development and community initiatives;
  • promote whole-of-Government programs, policies and initiatives; and
  • establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including the WA Regional Development Commissions, neighbouring RDAs and local governments to promote regional development.

RDA - Mid West Gascoyne is one of nine Western Australian bodies which have transitioned from the ACC network, first established in 1994. The new network will have a different role from the old and features new committees of local people who will be appointed by Parliamentary Secretary, Maxine McKew.

The transformation of ACC to RDA is seeing a changed focus from project identification and funding to greater co-operation with the State Government and reporting regional needs to the Commonwealth.