Regional Development Advisory Council

On 17 February 2025, the Minister for Regional NSW, Tara Moriarty MLC, appointed 6 members to the Regional Development Advisory Council for a 12-month term, which concluded on 16 February 2026.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has since conducted an Expression of Interest process for the next term of the Advisory Council. This process has now closed, and appointments will be announced shortly.

The Advisory Council provides independent advice to the Minister on regional economic development to inform investment decisions under the $400 million Regional Development Trust. Up to 7 members will be appointed by the Minister for Regional NSW for a period of up to 3 years.

The Advisory Council is appointed by the Minister in accordance with Part 3 of the Regional Development Act 2004 and the Regional Development Regulation 2018. Members are selected based on significant skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

climate adaptation and resilience
community service activities
development of new regional industries
education sector
finance
local government
natural resource management
primary industries
public administration
regional and rural economics
regional housing development
regional planning and infrastructure
small business.

In accordance with the Regional Development Regulation 2018, the Advisory Council includes at least one Aboriginal person with knowledge and experience in supporting economic development within Aboriginal communities, as well as a representative of Regional Development Australia.

Enquiries relating to the Advisory Council can be submitted via email.

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