REGIONAL COORDINATION NETWORKS

In reply to the Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (9 March 2011).

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Public Sector Management, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises, Minister for Gambling): I am advised:

1. Regional local government associations or individual regional councils are represented on the Regional Coordination Networks, where one exists.

2. Regional Development Australia bodies are represented on the relevant Regional Coordination Networks (where one exists).

3. Regional Coordination Networks determine the frequency of their meetings, with some meeting quarterly and others on a more regular basis.

The State Government agencies which may be represented as chairs or members on the Regional Coordination Networks include:

Department of Families and Communities

Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Department of Justice

Department of Education and Children’s Services

Department of Premier and Cabinet

Department of Planning and Local Government

Department for Correctional Services

Department of Primary Industries and Resources

Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure

Department for Water

Department for Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology

Department of Health

Department of Trade and Economic Development.

4. Regional Coordination Networks are sponsored by the Senior Management Council which comprises State Government agency Chief Executives and facilitated by DTED. I encourage arrangements that facilitate collaboration between state government agencies and local communities.