Review of Regional Migration Settings discussion paper

​The Australian Government’s Migration Strategy outlined a new vision for Australia’s migration system. This included a policy roadmap containing 8 key actions, and over 25 new policy commitments and areas for future reform. As part of the Migration Strategy, we committed to ‘evaluate regional migration settings and the Working Holiday Maker program to ensure migration supports development […]

2024 Regional Telecommunications Review

Rural, regional, and remote Australians have another way to give feedback on telecommunications issues with the release of the first ever Regional Telecommunications Review survey. The Review, which takes place every three years, sees the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee examine the experiences of people in regional, rural, and remote parts of Australia with telecommunications […]

National Urban Policy

Our cities and suburbs continue to present opportunities and challenges as they play a critical role in Australia’s economic, social and environmental future. As our cities grow and change, we have an opportunity to plan for and create sustainable and adaptive urban environments that meet the needs of current and future generations. The Australian Government […]

Cyber Security Awareness Campaign – Cyber security for charities and not-for-profits

Australian charities and not-for-profit organisations provide vital resources and aid to some of Australia’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged. This often requires organisations to store sensitive data, including names and addresses, banking information, and system login credentials, of their staff and consumers. This information is valuable to threat actors who may initiate a cyber-attack to extort […]

AgRi-Silience – Farm Management Program

The Northern and Yorke Landscape Board recently approved a 50% subsidy cutting the cost of participating in Livestock SA’s AgRi-Silience program to only $250 per business (up to 2 people per business can participate). This is a farm management program for cropping and/or grazing businesses (you don’t have to have livestock) with topics covering financial […]

Regional Australia Level Crossing Safety Program

A new national advertising campaign is encouraging drivers and pedestrians to take their time when around railway crossings. This new campaign reminds drivers of the risks around regional railway crossings and raises awareness of the importance of being cautious, emphasising the message to ‘Slow down. Look. Listen for trains.’ The campaign forms part of the […]