The national network of Area Consultative Committees (ACCs) has been an important link between the Australian Government and rural and metropolitan Australia.

The Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP announced on 20 March 2008 that as foreshadowed in the Government’s key regional election commitments, Area Consultative Committees (ACCs) would provide the basis for the creation of Regional Development Australia (RDA).

Therefore ACCs will transition to become local Regional Development Australia committees. As a first step, the ACC Chairs Reference Group will become the RDA Interim Board until 31 December 2008.

Regional Development Australia will have a broader, more strategic role than previously, and will not be involved in generating project proposals.

For the latest news and a guide to the functions and activities of the RDA network during the transition period please refer to www.acc.gov.au

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