Councils & Advisory Bodies
Information and links to the Regional Development Council, Area Consultative Committees and the Regional Women's Advisory Council.
Regional Development Australia Statement
The Hon Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, announced on 20 March 2008 that the Area Consultative Committee will transition to become Regional Development Australia committees. This Regional Development Australia Statement is available on the Regional Publications page.
Area Consultative Committees (ACC)
Area Consultative Committees are a national network that provides a link between the Australian Government and rural and metropolitan Australia. Details about the ACC's is provided here.
Regional Women's Advisory Council (RWAC)
Regional Communities Section provides secretariat support to the Regional Women's Advisory Council.
Regional Development Council (RDC)
The Regional Development Council (RDC) is the Ministerial Council responsible for regional development issues in Australia.