Our response:
Regional Development Australia Murray (RDA Murray) is taking a leading role in conveying issues of economic, environmental and social importance to Hon. Nola Marino; Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories on a weekly basis during the COVID-19 response period.
Edwina Hayes; CEO of RDA Murray has taken the proactive step to instigate a weekly discussion forum of eighty local leaders to ensure that issues of importance from across the vast geographical expanse of the Murray Region are accurately conveyed to the Federal Government through the weekly National Cabinet meetings.
“We know that COVID-19 in addition to Bushfire recovery, is having a significant impact across the economic, environmental and social conditions of the Murray region. Given the diversity of communities we represent, it is important we listen to each industry, community and region to understand how they are faring and advocate for solutions that meet local needs."
At the forum of 14 May 2020, participants agreed to move forward with an agreed structure, terms and priorities to support activation and investment in the Murray region.
The key priorities of the Murray Socio-Economic Activation Taskforce (MSEAT) are:
- Investing in infrastructure,
- Matching people to jobs, and
- Tackling water issues.
The MSEAT will meet fortnightly to focus on the activation and investment of these three critical areas of concern.
RDA Ministerial Briefings (based on feedback from Regional Leaders)
Latest Government Information
Due to the high volume of COVID-19 announcements, daily information relating to the economy and community of the Murray Region will be posted via the RDA Murray Facebook page.
Additionally, this list is designed to take you to the primary source of both Federal and State Government information.
Federal Government:
- Prime Minister Announcements
- Health
- Safe Work Australia
- ATO
- Services Australia
- Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsmen / My Business Health
- Business.gov.au
- Australian Trade and Investment Commission
- Department of Agriculture, Environment & Water
- Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communication- Office for the Arts
- Department of Home Affairs
State Government:
- NSW Health
- Services NSW
- Safe Work NSW
- Small Business Commissioner
- TAFE NSW
- Multicultural NSW
- Create NSW
- NSW Cross Border Commissioner
Local Government:
- Snowy Valleys Council
- AlburyCity
- Greater Hume Shire Council
- Federation Council
- Berrigan Shire Council
- Murrumbidgee Shire Council
- Edward River Council
- Murray River Council
- Balranald Shire Council
- Wentworth Shire Council
International Resources:
- The World Health Organisation has very useful information about COVID-19 in an international context.
- World-o-Meter has WHO based graphics for Australia and global Worldwide
English not your first language?
- Resources in 63 different languages from SBS :www.sbs.com.au/language/coronavirus
- The Federal Government Department of Home Affairs has information about Immigration and VISA's here: COVID-19 Home Affairs
Other useful info:
- Deloitte COVID Stimulus and Support Finder
