1. C O N V E N E S
P R E S E N T S
C O O R D I N A T E S
O R G A N I Z E S
C O L L A B O R A T E S
M E D I A P A R T N E R

2. 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

3. “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.

4. “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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. C O N V E N E S
P R E S E N T S
C O O R D I N A T E S
O R G A N I Z E S
C O L L A B O R A T E S
M E D I A P A R T N E R