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Urban quality of life, addressing inequalities: “First Meeting of the Network of Mining Regions” Urban quality of life, addressing inequalities: An Australian Government perspective AUSTRALIAN MINING REGIONS Mining a driver for many regional communities: Pilbara, Hunter Valley, Mt Isa, Coober Pedy, Nhulunbuy Diverse range of economies some more resilient to economic transition than others Talking Points: AUSTRALIA AND MINING Australia is rich in resources with history in mining across the country. Mining contributes 6-7% to GDP. One of the world’s largest producers of aluminium, nickel copper, gold, iron, mineral sands, zinc and coal. 25% of the world’s Iron ore output Mining regions have different histories and geographies, e.g., Hunter Pilbara

“First Meeting of the Network of Mining Regions” The Australian Government Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development The Department works to fulfil six purposes: Keeping transport secure Supporting economic growth through transport Making travel safer Increasing transport access Supporting regional development and local communities Providing good governance in the territories Talking Points: The Department works to fulfil six purposes: Keeping transport secure - preventing security incidents in the aviation, maritime and offshore oil and gas sectors Supporting economic growth through transport - improving transport efficiency and sustainability to facilitate the movement of people and freight Making travel safer - minimising the number and severity of transport safety incidents Increasing transport access - connecting people, communities, businesses and markets Supporting regional development and local communities - delivering jobs and economic growth for regional Australia and improving standards of living through influencing policy, investing in infrastructure and building community capability, and Providing good governance in the territories - delivering services, legislative frameworks and infrastructure.

“First Meeting of the Network of Mining Regions” Supporting Regional Development and Local Communities: Australian Government Approach Regions 2030: Unlocking Opportunity: sets out the Government’s agenda for regional Australia towards 2030. Whole-of-government regional policy approach Recognises that regions are diverse and that a one-size-fits-all approach to regional policy does not work Five key focus areas Key Priorities Developing national policies which improve quality of life for Regional Australians regardless of geographical location. Improving access and communication. Supporting disadvantaged groups in regional locations particularly indigenous communities. Empowering local leadership and strengthening regional community partnerships. Participating in partnership programs

Key Australian Government Regional Initiatives “First Meeting of the Network of Mining Regions” Key Australian Government Regional Initiatives Department is responsible for: Regional Development Australia Committees Building Better Regions Fund Decentralisation of Federal Government Departments Regional Jobs and Investment Packages Other Australian Government Initiatives: Indigenous Procurement Policy Growth Centres National Broadband Network Regional Study Hubs Mobile Blackspots Program

Regional Development Australia (RDA) Committees “First Meeting of the Network of Mining Regions” Regional Development Australia (RDA) Committees Talking Points: Regional Development Australia Committees RDA is a national network of Committees made up of local leaders who work with all levels of government, business and community groups to support the economic development of their regions

Hunter Regional Development Australia Committee “First Meeting of the Network of Mining Regions” Hunter Regional Development Australia Committee The Hunter has around 8% of New South Wales’ population, with an estimated resident population of 675,199 in 2015, living within 25 km of the coast The Hunter has been traditionally dominated by mining for more than 100 years RDA Hunter’s Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) is a regional plan for innovation-driven industry growth These seven sectors were identified in the Strategy as the Hunter’s competitive strengths: Food and agri-business Mining equipment, technology and services Medical technologies and pharmaceuticals Oil, gas and energy resources Advanced manufacturing Defence Creative Industries

Key Australian Government Regional Initiatives “First Meeting of the Network of Mining Regions” Key Australian Government Regional Initiatives Department is responsible for: Regional Development Australia Committees Building Better Regions Fund Decentralisation of Federal Government Departments Regional Jobs and Investment Packages Other Australian Government Initiatives: Indigenous Procurement Policy Growth Centres National Broadband Network Regional Study Hubs Mobile Blackspots Program

Indigenous Procurement Policy “First Meeting of the Network of Mining Regions” Indigenous Procurement Policy Designed to stimulate private investment in new Indigenous business Australian Government has committed to a procurement target of 3% of contracts awarded to Indigenous business by 2020

Thank you Gracias Saskia Vervoorn Director - Regional Strategic Policy “First Meeting of the Network of Mining Regions” Thank you Gracias Saskia Vervoorn Director - Regional Strategic Policy Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development Saskia.Vervoorn@infrastructure.gov.au

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