The Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government announced on 20 March 2008 that Area Consultative Committees would provide the basis for the creation of Regional Development Australia
The Kimberley Area Consultative Committee is transitioning to Regional Development Australia – Kimberley.

REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

The Regional Partnerships program has now closed for new projects.

• No new Regional Partnerships applications will be accepted by the Department and applications currently under assessment will not be considered for funding.
• Minister Albanese announced on 28 May 2008, new arrangements for some approved but not contracted Regional Partnerships projects.
• The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government will continue to fund those Regional Partnerships projects that have an executed funding agreement in place with the Government.
• Requests for additional funding for Regional Partnerships projects with an executed funding agreement in place will not be considered.
• Projects that have sought a Review of the previous Government's decision will not be considered.
• Applicants will be formally notified by letter of the program's closure

If you require further information please ring the Regional Partnerships Information Line 1800 038 160

Click here to view a list of approved Regional Partnerships projects in the Kimberley, including details of each approved project.