December 2024
Regional Development Australia Murray (RDA Murray) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kylie King as the organisation’s new Chair.
Kylie King brings extensive experience in local government, regional advocacy, and communications, having served as a councillor and recent former Mayor of Albury City Council, former Deputy Chair of Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO), and recent former Chair of Regional Capitals Australia. She also has a diverse background in broadcasting and corporate communications.
Announced by Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, the Hon. Kristy McBain MP, Kylie joins a network of RDA Chairs nationwide who will play a pivotal role in driving growth and development in their regions.
Minister McBain welcomed the new and returning RDA Chairs, stating:
“I congratulate new and returning RDA chairs, who will work closely with their community, local businesses and all levels of government to drive growth and development in their regions.
“With more than $117 million from the Australian Government set to flow across all of the RDA committees over the next five years, it is an exciting time for the new and returning chairs, as they’ll have the opportunity to work with their members to set the future agendas for their RDAs.
“We recognise the importance of local leaders supporting our work to Build Australia’s Future, which is why I look forward to working with RDAs into the future.”
Kylie has a strong record of regional leadership, having led delegations at Parliament House, participated in a Ministerial Regional Roundtable to advise government on key regional issues, contributed to the Department of Infrastructure’s National Urban Policy Consultative Forum, and served as a member of the Federal Peak Body Alliance for Regionalisation. She has also been a panellist at two Regional Australia Institute – Regions Rising National Summits.
Kylie expressed her enthusiasm for the new role:
“It is an honour and a privilege to be offered the role of Chair of RDA Murray. I’m passionate about playing my part in driving economic growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship in our Murray region to ensure our communities thrive and prosper.
“Through the RDA Murray Committee and informed by local knowledge on the ground, I hope to lead meaningful engagement across all three spheres of government to ensure strategies, policies, and investments deliver great outcomes for our region.”
Kylie will take over as Chair from 1 April, following the tenure of outgoing Chair Mary Hoodless, who has successfully led the organisation for the past seven years.
“I acknowledge the significant contribution of outgoing Chair Mary Hoodless over the past seven years and am thrilled that Mary will share her insights and help me transition into the role.”
RDA Murray welcomes Kylie King and looks forward to her leadership in strengthening regional development and advocating for the Murray region.
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Media contact
Matthew Thomson
Communications Officer: Regional Development Australia Murray Inc
Ph: 0477 958 932
Email: communications@rdamurray.org.au