IMPORTANCE OF REGIONAL CAPITALS
We're Big Players in the National Game
Regional capital cities are substantial contributors to Australia’s economic performance and play an integral role in the social wellbeing of hundreds of regional and rural communities.
RCA advocates for regional capital cities to have a clear and central role in national policy so they are connected and liveable. This includes having a total infrastructure package to support more growth in cities through transport, digital technology, education, health, recreation and culture.
POLICY FRAMEWORK
Our Policy Positions
Regional capital cities are substantial contributors to Australia’s economic performance and play an integral role in the social wellbeing of hundreds of regional and rural communities.
Our policy framework is built on the idea that we should build the capacity of regional capital cities.
Policy and Issues Papers
Bushfire Issues Paper
Regional Capitals Australia (RCA) recently conducted a survey of its members to gather information on the impact of the 2019-20 bushfires. This report outlines our findings and recommendations based on the impacts experienced by our members.
Decentralisation Paper
Regional Capitals Australia (RCA) is pleased to present it’s position on decentralisation. The role that regional capital cities can play is two-fold: servicing the broader region in which the city is located and providing a more affordable and liveable alternative to metropolitan capital cities.
Regional Airports Policy Paper
Regional Capitals Australia (RCA) is pleased to present this Regional Airports Policy Paper which outlines our airports agenda; a key part of our connectivity platform.
Bushfire Issues Paper
Regional Capitals Australia (RCA) recently conducted a survey of its members to gather information on the impact of the 2019-20 bushfires. This report outlines our findings and recommendations based on the impacts experienced by our members.
Decentralisation Paper
Regional Capitals Australia (RCA) is pleased to present it’s position on decentralisation. The role that regional capital cities can play is two-fold: servicing the broader region in which the city is located and providing a more affordable and liveable alternative to metropolitan capital cities.
Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program
Regional Capitals Australia (RCA) is pleased to present this policy position on the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program
Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program
Regional Capitals Australia (RCA) is pleased to present this policy position on the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program
Regional Infrastructure Policy
Regional Capitals Australia recognises the new infrastructure and regional funding policies and programs set to be introduced by the Australian Government that will continue to assist rural and regional Australia.
Arts and Culture Policy
Regional Capitals Australia (RCA) is seeking a greater share of Australia’s public funding for arts and culture for regional Australia to support our growing communitie
Regional Population Policy
Regional Capitals Australia members are seeking a greater share of Australia’s population, accelerated through immigration policy.