On the 20 March 2008, the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, announced that the national network of Area Consultative Committees (ACCs) will provide the basis for the creation of Regional Development Australia (RDA). Over the coming months, ACCs will transition to become local Regional Development Australia committees.

In the transition period, the information on this website should be used only as a guide to the functions and activities of the RDA network. This website will be updated frequently until the transition to RDA is complete.

To see a copy of the Ministerial Statement, CLICK HERE.

The proposed role of RDA Moreton Bay (formerly the Moreton Bay Coast & Country ACC) will be to:

• Advise on community infrastructure, regional issues and opportunities
• Advise on local implementation of specific Australian Government initiatives in the region
• Facilitate economic development planning and investment attraction
• Identify unique local attributes that favour the development of new and innovative industries
• Promote initiatives to retain and expand skills, local businesses and industries
• Disseminate information about Australian Government programs
• Undertake consultations on behalf of Federal agencies where a regional network is required
• Advise on the adequacy of service delivery in regions
• Build networks and relationships with other levels of government and key stakeholders in the region
• Advise government on social inclusion issues
• Advise on ways to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and coordination of Federal regional initiatives.