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Government Consultations
NSW Government Consultations Tubocharging emerging technology in NSW The NSW Government is seeking community input via a survey to inform the NSW Emerging Technology Strategy. Submissions close Monday 1 November 2021. Workers Compensation Claims iCare is seeking your...
Resilience Toolkit Program for disaster-ready business
Thanks to Covid, bushfires and other events, we know businesses like yours are hurting. While you’re busy running your business, we need to be prepared for the disasters and disruptions that lie ahead, as a community. That’s why we are part of the working group...
NSW Government support for lockdown affected businesses
Northern Rivers businesses hit hard by COVID-19 restrictions are urged to take advantage of an additional $3.9 billion in funding announced by the NSW Government. This economic support package will provide ongoing assistance to businesses and individuals affected by...
RDA National Forum – June 15-17 2021
RDA NR Deputy Chair Dr Susan Vinnicombe and Director of Regional Development Tim Williamson left the sunny climes of Northern Rivers to attend the RDA National Forum in Canberra June 15-17, 2021. Assistant Minister, Nola Marino hosted the event in conjunction with the...
Government Consultations
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) consultations Online marketplace surveys - Small Businesses and Consumers The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is surveying small businesses and consumers about their experiences and views...
Government Consultations
2021 Telecommunications non-discrimination guidelines The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission invites comment on their proposal to update guidelines for the statutory provisions that prohibit NBN Co and other access providers from engaging in conduct that...
Food and Beverage – road map launch for the Modern Manufacturing Initiative
The Food and Beverage National Manufacturing Priority road map has launched under the Modern Manufacturing Initiative which identifies key areas of opportunity and actions for government and industry to work together to lift manufacturing capability. Australia has an...
Honouring our local heroes a win for Paris from Yamba
RDA Northern Rivers congratulates our local 2021 Heywire Storytelling Competition winner, Paris from Yamba. Paris’ story recounts the experience of the bushfires that swept through Angourie, Yuraygir National Park and Sharks Creek near Yamba in 2019. “It was a time...
Local supply chains a focus for RDA Northern Rivers Chair
The Hon Don Page has been reappointed to chair the RDA Northern Rivers Board and has wasted no time setting an RDA Northern Rivers focus to encourage Northern Rivers businesses to go local and reduce our reliance on Chinese imports and exports. Mr Page recently spoke...
Building Better Regions Fund Round Five now open
Round Five of the Building Better Regions Fund - Infrastructure Projects Stream and Community Investments Stream are now open and will close on 5 March 2021. The Round Five Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) will invest $200 million into regional Australia with $100...
