Tuesday, October 5, 2010
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Drought reform pilot well supported in Western Australia
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, today welcomed the strong response to the pilot of drought reform measures in Western Australia, with hundreds of WA farmers attending information sessions in July and August.
“The drought reform pilot in WA is a major milestone for the Gillard Government in delivering an improved system that better supports farmers, their families and regional communities,” Minister Ludwig said.
“More than 450 people have attended information sessions and Centrelink’s mobile office has visited 26 communities and provided services to more than 1400 rural customers in the pilot region.” Click here to read more
“The drought reform pilot in WA is a major milestone for the Gillard Government in delivering an improved system that better supports farmers, their families and regional communities,” Minister Ludwig said.
“More than 450 people have attended information sessions and Centrelink’s mobile office has visited 26 communities and provided services to more than 1400 rural customers in the pilot region.” Click here to read more
The Arts are vital to Rural Communities
The inspired alignment in Simon Crean's new regional portfolio, which brings together Regional Australia, Regional Development, Local Government and the Arts, has the potential to support well-considered long-term partnerships between key players in regional and rural revitalisation. Click here to read more
The NSW economy in 2020 A foresighting study
New report on NSW economy in 2020: bigger, smarter, global and greener
17 Sep 2010
NSW Treasurer and Minister for State and Regional Development Eric Roozendaal today released a new report analysing what the NSW economy will look like in 2020.
The NSW economy in 2020: A foresighting study was released during the second day of National Economic Review: Australia’s Annual Growth Summit at NSW Parliament House.
About 100 leaders of business, government and academia attended the two day Sydney summit.
“The $400 billion NSW economy is the engine room of the Australian economy - and we will continue to drive our nation’s growth,” Mr Roozendaal told the summit.
“The resilience of the NSW economy is clearly evident in the recovery phase from the financial downturn.
“The latest ABS data is clear - NSW has now enjoyed six consecutive quarters of economic growth. The same can’t be said for Victoria, Queensland or Western Australia.
“By 2020, the NSW economy will be bigger, smarter, greener and global.
“It will be characterised by high skilled and high value-added industries. Our goal is for NSW to be internationally recognised for its innovation, productivity, knowledge intensity, and carbon efficiency.”
The 10-year foresighting study, prepared by Access Economics, forecasts that by 2020:
The NSW economy will have grown over 30 per cent
Our workforce will expand from about 3.5 million to 3.9 million people
The State's population will grow from about 7.1 million to 8 million people; and
The average age of NSW residents will have increased from 39 to 41.
The 2020 report identifies four key ‘mega-trends’ that will shape and drive the NSW economy over the next decade:
Our transition to a low carbon economy
The rapid development of our digital economy
Demand and competition from emerging and growing economies, like China and India; and
An ageing population.
The Access Economics report says that: “The NSW economy is experiencing almost two decades of uninterrupted economic growth, despite the immediate turbulence of the global financial crisis.
“This growth has driven up incomes and living standards and has helped underpin the development of a modern, globally-integrated and dynamic economy.”
The NSW Government will soon release a Business Sector Growth Plan in response to the Access Economics study to build on NSW strengths, leverage our competitive advantages and capitalise on emerging opportunities.
This document will outline multiple strategies to grow NSW businesses over the next decade and beyond.
Mr Roozendaal said the NSW Government’s vision is that by 2020, the NSW economy will be:
more globally connected characterised by high-skilled and high value-added industries; and
internationally recognised for its innovation, productivity, knowledge intensity, and carbon efficiency.
The NSW economy in 2020: A foresighting study is available at:
17 Sep 2010
NSW Treasurer and Minister for State and Regional Development Eric Roozendaal today released a new report analysing what the NSW economy will look like in 2020.
The NSW economy in 2020: A foresighting study was released during the second day of National Economic Review: Australia’s Annual Growth Summit at NSW Parliament House.
About 100 leaders of business, government and academia attended the two day Sydney summit.
“The $400 billion NSW economy is the engine room of the Australian economy - and we will continue to drive our nation’s growth,” Mr Roozendaal told the summit.
“The resilience of the NSW economy is clearly evident in the recovery phase from the financial downturn.
“The latest ABS data is clear - NSW has now enjoyed six consecutive quarters of economic growth. The same can’t be said for Victoria, Queensland or Western Australia.
“By 2020, the NSW economy will be bigger, smarter, greener and global.
“It will be characterised by high skilled and high value-added industries. Our goal is for NSW to be internationally recognised for its innovation, productivity, knowledge intensity, and carbon efficiency.”
The 10-year foresighting study, prepared by Access Economics, forecasts that by 2020:
The NSW economy will have grown over 30 per cent
Our workforce will expand from about 3.5 million to 3.9 million people
The State's population will grow from about 7.1 million to 8 million people; and
The average age of NSW residents will have increased from 39 to 41.
The 2020 report identifies four key ‘mega-trends’ that will shape and drive the NSW economy over the next decade:
Our transition to a low carbon economy
The rapid development of our digital economy
Demand and competition from emerging and growing economies, like China and India; and
An ageing population.
The Access Economics report says that: “The NSW economy is experiencing almost two decades of uninterrupted economic growth, despite the immediate turbulence of the global financial crisis.
“This growth has driven up incomes and living standards and has helped underpin the development of a modern, globally-integrated and dynamic economy.”
The NSW Government will soon release a Business Sector Growth Plan in response to the Access Economics study to build on NSW strengths, leverage our competitive advantages and capitalise on emerging opportunities.
This document will outline multiple strategies to grow NSW businesses over the next decade and beyond.
Mr Roozendaal said the NSW Government’s vision is that by 2020, the NSW economy will be:
more globally connected characterised by high-skilled and high value-added industries; and
internationally recognised for its innovation, productivity, knowledge intensity, and carbon efficiency.
The NSW economy in 2020: A foresighting study is available at:
New Women's Group - Women in Oil and Gas Group
You are invited to the WOG meeting in ROMA.
Women in Oil and Gas Group
Where: Gorgeous Gifts & Home ware
65 Mcdowall St
Roma QLD 4455
PH 4622 8001
When: Wednesday 6 October 2010
Time: 6pm Meeting
Who should attend: Any women who are working in the Oil Gas Resource sector, Training, HR, Recruitment, Administration, Health and Safety, Drillers, Engineers, Managers, Allied Health, Medical and other associated professionals.
RSVP: Christine Loveridge (roma@vause.com.au) or Maree Petty (maree.petty@hseplus.com)
Women in Oil and Gas Group
Where: Gorgeous Gifts & Home ware
65 Mcdowall St
Roma QLD 4455
PH 4622 8001
When: Wednesday 6 October 2010
Time: 6pm Meeting
Who should attend: Any women who are working in the Oil Gas Resource sector, Training, HR, Recruitment, Administration, Health and Safety, Drillers, Engineers, Managers, Allied Health, Medical and other associated professionals.
RSVP: Christine Loveridge (roma@vause.com.au) or Maree Petty (maree.petty@hseplus.com)
A new RIRDC report has been released:-
Drivers of regional agritourism and food tourism in Australia
Publication date: 01 Oct 2010
Agritourism and food tourism have been a part of the rural and agricultural landscape in Australia for some time. Recently there have been more coordinated regional approaches to agritourism and food tourism as a strategy for growth and improving the resilience of individual businesses or rural communities. In this context, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry requested this study to improve understanding of the drivers and barriers to regional agritourism and food tourism in Australia. 'Regional agritourism and food tourism' refers to the act of going to a region to visit a working farm or other, farm or food-related business (including restaurants, markets, produce outlets and natural attractions) for enjoyment, education, or active participation in activities and events.
http://tinyurl.com/25etd4e
Publication date: 01 Oct 2010
Agritourism and food tourism have been a part of the rural and agricultural landscape in Australia for some time. Recently there have been more coordinated regional approaches to agritourism and food tourism as a strategy for growth and improving the resilience of individual businesses or rural communities. In this context, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry requested this study to improve understanding of the drivers and barriers to regional agritourism and food tourism in Australia. 'Regional agritourism and food tourism' refers to the act of going to a region to visit a working farm or other, farm or food-related business (including restaurants, markets, produce outlets and natural attractions) for enjoyment, education, or active participation in activities and events.
http://tinyurl.com/25etd4e
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