Ministers responsible for regional development
Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a partnership between Australian, state and local governments to develop Australia's regions. You will find below an overview of elected representatives at the federal and state levels of government who are responsible for regional development.
Australian Government
On 3 December 2007, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP was sworn in as Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.
On 9 June 2009, the Hon Maxine McKew MP was sworn in as Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.
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The Hon Anthony Albanese MP Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Member for Grayndler (NSW) |
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The Hon Maxine McKew MP Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Member for Bennelong (NSW) |
State and Territory Government
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The Hon Eric Michael Roozendaal MLC Minister for State and Regional Development |
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The Hon Tim Mulherin MP Minister for Primary Industries, Fisheries and Rural and Regional Queensland |
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The Hon Jacinta Allan MP Minister for Regional and Rural Development |
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The Hon Michael O'Brien MP Minister for Regional Development |
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The Hon Brendon Grylls MLA Minister for Regional Development - Lands |
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The Hon Malarndirri McCarthy MLA Minister for Regional Development |
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The Hon Michael Aird MLC Minister for Industry |
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Mr Jon Stanhope, MLA Chief Minister Minister for Business and Economic Development |
Australian Local Government Association
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is the national voice of local government, representing more than 609 councils across the country.
In structure, ALGA is a federation of state and territory local government associations. Since 2001, membership has included the Government of the Australian Capital Territory (uniquely in Australia, the ACT Government combines both state and local government functions). To find out more about ALGA visit the ALGA website.
Regional Development Council
The Regional Development Council (RDC) is the Ministerial Council responsible for regional development issues in Australia. It comprises Federal, State and Territory Ministers responsible for regional development and a representative from the Australian Local Government Association.
The aim of the Regional Development Council is to facilitate more effective cooperation across all spheres of government in order to achieve sustainable economic, social and environmental outcomes for regional Australians.
To find out more about RDC visit the RDC website.