Regional

Around two thirds of Australia's export earnings come from regional industries such as agriculture, tourism, retail, services and manufacturing. Australia's regions are also integral to our values and sense of identity, which come from our unique and diverse culture, landscape, history and people.

The Australian Government, through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, contributes to the prosperity of the economy and the wellbeing of all Australians by assisting regions to realise their potential and manage their own futures.

To do this, the Department works in partnership with regional, rural, remote and Indigenous communities.

• Regional Programs

  • National Bike Path Projects
  • Infrastructure Employment Projects
  • Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program
  • Better Regions
  
  

• Regional Development Australia

  Regional Development Australia is a partnership between the Australian, state, territory and local governments to develop and strengthen the regional communities of Australia. It will have a key role in ensuring the long-term sustainability of Australias regions.

• Local Government

  Information for local government programs and initiatives.

• Office of Northern Australia

  The Office of Northern Australia will provide advice to the Government about priorities, strategies for development, and barriers impeding the development of significant initiatives in northern Australia

• Regional Partnerships

  The Regional Partnership program has now closed for new and uncontracted projects.

• Sustainable Regions

  The Sustainable Regions program has now closed for new and uncontracted projects.

• Indigenous Communities

  The department has a number of programs which have links to Indigenous issues.

• Other Program Information

  This section contains information about other assistance available to Regional Australia.

• Councils & Advisory Bodies

  Information and links to Regional Development Councils, Regional Development Organisations and the Regional Women's Advisory Council.

• Information & Services

  Information about government programs and services for individuals, families, communities, farms and businesses in rural, regional and remote Australia.

• Forums, Consultations & Events

  Links to reports, information forums and past and up coming events.

• Research & Statistics

  Statistical information about Australia's regions.

• Regional Publications

  A collection of publications about Regional Australia.