Regional Development Act 2004

The object of this Act is to provide a framework for strategic intervention in the economies of regional New South Wales for the following purposes—

to promote economic and employment growth in regions in accordance with the principles of ecologically sustainable development,

to support sustainable economies, a healthy environment and resilient communities in regions,

to support place-based solutions, targeted to the development problems of particular locations and developed in collaboration with the local community, that promote improved economic, environmental and social outcomes in regions,

to assist communities in regions to capitalise on regional strengths by supporting the diversification, adaptation and resilience of regional economies, including in relation to established and emerging primary and other industries,

to support the transition of communities affected by economic, environmental and social change,

to facilitate the economic and social development of Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal enterprises in regions,

to encourage cooperation in relation to the matters in paragraphs (a)–(f) among all tiers of government, including local government, the private sector and not-for-profit organisations.

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