Regional Development Victoria

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1 Victoria Lachlan Bruce Rural Councils Victoria Mayors, Councillors & CEO Forum 23 October /10/2013 1

2 RDV update - outline 1. Victoria (RDV) Structure and Responsibilities 2. Regional Policy Advisory Committee 3. Australia 4. Australia Fund 5. Regional Victorian Living Expo 22/10/2013 2

3 Victoria Victoria (RDV) post Machinery of Government Changes Integrated delivery model in regional Victoria Retaining RDV brand & offices in regional Victoria 22/10/2013 3

4 RDV Structure Minister for Regional and Rural Development Chief Executive Minister for Regional Cities Infrastructure Policy and Planning Marketing Business Management Regional Programs and Recovery Business Engagement DTPLI Planning, Building and Heritage DPC Office of AAV Regional Directors Barwon South West Gippsland Grampians Hume Loddon Mallee 22/10/2013 4

5 Victoria Victoria (RDV) post Machinery of Government Changes Integrated delivery model in regional Victoria Retaining RDV brand & offices in regional Victoria RDV 2013 / 2014 objectives: Develop stronger and more diverse economic base for regional Victoria Facilitate employment and improve career options for regional Victorians Improve community resilience and sustainability across regional Victoria Increase the capacity of communities to drive development in their region 22/10/2013 5

6 Regional Policy Advisory Committee The Government s key advisory body with broad regional remit Current regional work is focusing on; Advice on regional impacts of policy & legislation, Research & advice on long term priorities to support growth & prosperity Education Aspiration 22/10/2013 6

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8 Regional Policy Advisory Committee The Government s key advisory body with broad regional remit Current regional work is focusing on; Advice on regional impacts of policy & legislation, Research & advice on long term priorities to support growth & prosperity Education Aspiration RPAC membership Ian McClelland OAM (Chair) - Birchip Cropping Group Bruce Anson - Barwon South West RDA Committee Jenny Dawson - Loddon Mallee RDA Committee Richard Elkington - Gippsland RDA Committee Mark Byatt - Hume RDA Committee Stuart Benjamin - Grampians RDA Committee Ross Lake OAM - General Manager of TASCO Inland Val Lang AM - Deputy Chair, Corangamite Catchment Management Authority 22/10/2013 8

9 Australia Current Commonwealth Portfolio - Infrastructure and Regional Development Minister The Hon Warren Truss MP RDA model in Victoria is different to the rest of nation it reflects existing regional scale governance and is operationally supported by RDV Victorian RDA s work to ensure commonwealth requirements reflect & compliment the priorities of the regions and Regional Strategic Plans RDA Funding Agreement has not been executed 22/10/2013 9

10 Australia Meaningful engagement with communities will be intrinsic to how this Government operates in regional Australia. It will continue to be a cornerstone of our approach. A big part of that approach is an enduring commitment to a committeebased network of community leaders. I know that some of you will be curious about my views on the current Australia network and the Government s plans for its future. The performance of the RDA network is mixed and there is a huge variation in the way it operates from state to state. We are considering the current arrangements and how that structure aligns with our vision for regional Australia. The Hon. Warren Truss MP Minister for Infrastructure and. 22/10/

11 Australia Fund RDA s had input into Australia Fund (RDAF) under rounds Three, Four and Five(b). The significance of RDA input into RDAF Facilitates better leveraging of all levels of government programs, Encourages projects that partner with regional stakeholders, local government, industry and business, Highlights projects that have strong local / regional outcomes and economic benefits. RDAF approved projects that do not have a contract will be reviewed by the new Minister 22/10/

12 Australia Labor recklessly announced RDA projects all over the country in the lead up to and during the federal election, in the full knowledge that they would never deliver them. Almost, 1,000 projects were added to the RDA list in the last couple of months of the former government most without having gone through any assessment process, none contracted and hundreds not ever even announced. It is a disappointment that so many people across the country had their genuine hopes built up - only to be dashed by what was a Labor con. I know that most of the projects were worthy and some will have to be funded some way and I am looking at what may be available for the future. The Hon. Warren Truss MP Minister for Infrastructure and. 22/10/

13 Regional Victoria Living Expo Objective of the Regional Victoria Living Expo is to showcase the living and lifestyle opportunities in regional Victoria to Melburnians. In conjunction with the 48 regional and rural councils, exhibitors are targeted based on their ability to showcase the following aspects of regional living: Jobs Education Housing Health Lifestyle 22/10/

14 Regional Victoria Living Expo April Highlights 137 individual exhibitors All 48 regional and rural councils 8,208 visitors over the three days A two-day seminar program A two-day Arts and Cultural Program by Arts Victoria Children s activities April Highlights 138 individual exhibitors All 48 regional and rural councils 9,438 visitors over the three days (up 15% from 2012) Three-day seminar program Three-day Arts and Cultural Program by Arts Victoria Children s activities Victoria s Regional Pantry presented by Coles Sports in the Community Precinct in association with AFL Victoria, Cricket Victoria and Netball Victoria 22/10/

15 Regional Victoria Living Expo What s new at the expo in 2014? National Gallery of Victoria to exhibit in conjunction with Arts Victoria Business Lunch sponsored by the TAC Council stands re-allocated following feedback from the 2013 Expo Negotiations progressing well with other major sponsors First National Real Estate and Coles to return on /10/

16 Regional Victoria Living Expo What can you do Post Expo? Continuing to follow up with potential relocators Participate in the Open Day concept in 2014 Send us your success stories How can you help the 2014 Expo? Securing event sponsors high profile coverage Sourcing local exhibitors Ideal for recruitment or branding Promoting regional jobs ranked #1 on what visitors want to find out about Speakers for Seminar Program speakers needed to discuss housing, education, jobs and lifestyle 22/10/

17 Questions? 22/10/