The Australian Government has announced new Chair and Deputy Chair appointments to Regional Development Australia (RDA) committees nationwide.

The three-year appointments are expected to provide leadership to RDA committees, in the hope of driving economic growth and making the most of regional capabilities.

“The RDA committees can play a key role in growing stronger regions across the nation and ensure all three tiers of government work together,” Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss said.

“The committees will advise on priority activities that will unlock regional economic development and improve the productivity of their region.

“RDA committees will provide advice to the Government on critical issues affecting each region and are an important mechanism to increase access to Australian Government programmes in their communities.

“The committees will also assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and direct them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources—including the $1 billion National Stronger Regions Fund.”

Regional Development Australia is a nationwide network of 55 committees focused on regional economic development.

They are designed to facilitate local projects that aim to make a difference in their communities.

A full list of appointments across the country is available on RDA’s website.