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| Regional Development Australia (RDA) Great Southern | |
|---|---|
| Name | RDA Great Southern |
| Formation | 1990s |
| Headquarters | Albany, Western Australia |
| Region served | Great Southern (Western Australia) |
| Parent organization | Regional Development Australia |
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Great Southern Regional Development Australia (RDA) Great Southern is a regional development body based in Albany, Western Australia that supports local planning, investment attraction, and community projects across the Great Southern region. The body liaises with federal, state and local institutions including the Australian Government, Government of Western Australia, and City of Albany to coordinate strategic projects, infrastructure proposals and industry development. It engages with stakeholders from the agriculture, aquaculture, tourism and STEM sectors to advance regional resilience and diversification.
RDA Great Southern operates within the framework of Regional Development Australia, interacting with agencies such as the Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications, State Development Commission (Western Australia), and local governments like the Shire of Denmark, Shire of Plantagenet, Shire of Cranbrook, Shire of Woodanilling and City of Albany. The organisation works alongside organisations including Austrade, Infrastructure Australia, Tourism Australia, Agriculture Victoria (for comparative programs), and industry bodies such as WA Farmers Federation, Australian Seafood Industry Council, and Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to support initiatives in sectors represented by businesses such as CBH Group, Albany Port Authority, GrainCorp, and research partners including CSIRO, Curtin University, University of Western Australia, and Murdoch University.
The regional development network was established following national reforms in the 1990s and early 2000s that produced regional committees like those under Regional Development Australia and echoed recommendations from inquiries such as the Productivity Commission (Australia) reports. RDA Great Southern formed amid state arrangements involving the Government of Western Australia and local government amalgamation discussions that affected jurisdictions including Shire of Denmark and City of Albany. Early collaborations referenced federal programs such as the Regional Development Australia Fund and national policy instruments administered by the Australian Treasury and Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.
RDA Great Southern is governed by a volunteer board appointed through processes aligned with federal guidelines from the Australian Government and state liaison with the Government of Western Australia's regional development offices. The board typically comprises representatives from local government authorities including the Shire of Plantagenet and Shire of Cranbrook, industry representatives from enterprises like CBH Group and GrainCorp, and academic partners from institutions such as University of Western Australia and Curtin University. RDA Great Southern coordinates with statutory bodies such as the Albany Port Authority and advocacy groups including the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia to design regional strategies, audit frameworks and delivery mechanisms.
RDA Great Southern has supported projects tied to federal funding streams such as the Building Better Regions Fund and policy initiatives in collaboration with Infrastructure Australia priorities. Programs have targeted ports and freight logistics involving the Albany Port Authority, agribusiness supply chains connected to CBH Group and GrainCorp, tourism product development aligning with campaigns by Tourism Australia and Austrade, and innovation partnerships with research organisations like CSIRO and Curtin University. Community initiatives have interfaced with social services and cultural institutions including the Albany Entertainment Centre, Anzac Centre (Albany), and heritage projects linked to the Western Australian Museum.
RDA Great Southern’s interventions have influenced regional investment propositions touching on sectors represented by CBH Group, Albany Port Authority, Australian Maritime College collaborations, and local tourism enterprises promoted through Tourism Australia channels. Economic outcomes are measured against benchmarks used by bodies such as the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Productivity Commission (Australia), and project appraisals from Infrastructure Australia. Community benefits have included improved transport connections with relevance to the Albany Highway, enhanced agribusiness processing capacity tied to GrainCorp operations, and cultural tourism growth supported by partnerships with the Anzac Centre (Albany) and Albany Entertainment Centre.
Key stakeholders include local governments such as the City of Albany, Shire of Denmark, Shire of Plantagenet, and Shire of Cranbrook; industry bodies like the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia and WA Farmers Federation; infrastructure partners including the Albany Port Authority and freight operators; and academic and research institutions such as Curtin University, University of Western Australia, Murdoch University, and CSIRO. RDA Great Southern also liaises with federal agencies including the Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications, Austrade, and funding instruments like the Building Better Regions Fund.
Funding for RDA Great Southern is derived from federal allocations administered through the Australian Government's regional development programs, supplemented by state contributions from the Government of Western Australia and project-specific investments from partners such as CBH Group and local councils including the City of Albany. Accountability mechanisms reference reporting standards from the Australian National Audit Office, program evaluations guided by the Productivity Commission (Australia), and project assurance processes aligned with Infrastructure Australia recommendations. Annual performance summaries are coordinated with regional stakeholders and published in accordance with federal grant agreements.
Category:Regional Development Australia Category:Great Southern (Western Australia)