Publications
Stay up-to-date with the latest publications from RDA Kimberley and our partners
RDA Kimberley
RDA Kimberley
Business Plan 2024-2025
Business Plan 2024-2025
This Business Plan outlines how RDA Kimberley will focus our resources and activity in 2023-24 to meet RDA Kimberley outcomes and Kimberley economic development priorities.
RDA Kimberley
Annual Report
2022-2023
This report notes the achievements and outcomes of RDA Kimberley’s activities for 2022-23 in accordance with the funding agreement with the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development (DITRDC).
RDA Kimberley
Business Plan 2022-2023
Business Plan 2022-2023
This Business Plan outlines how RDA Kimberley will focus our resources and activity in 2022-23 to meet RDA Kimberley outcomes and Kimberley economic development priorities.
RDA Kimberley
Annual Report
2021-2022
This report notes the achievements and outcomes of RDA Kimberley’s activities for 2021-22 in accordance with the funding agreement with the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development (DITRDC).
RDA Kimberley
Strategic Regional Plan 2022-2025
This Plan identifies our priorities and goals and provides the framework for economic development to benefit all who live and work in the Kimberley.
The RDA Kimberley Strategic Regional Plan 2022 -25 provides direction for RDA Kimberley to deliver
actions and initiatives that advance socio-economic outcomes for the Kimberley region.
RDA Kimberley
Annual Report
2020-2021
This report notes the achievements and outcomes of RDA Kimberley’s activities for 2020-21 in accordance with the funding agreement with the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development (DITRDC).
RDA Kimberley
Business Plan 2021-2022
This Business Plan outlines how RDA Kimberley will focus our resources and activity in 2021-22 to meet RDA Kimberley outcomes and Kimberley economic development priorities.
Information on RDA Network
Learn more about the RDA Network in Western Australia, and how RDA Kimberley can help you.
Published Submissions
Productivity Commission Public Inquiry into the Early Childhood Education & Care Sector
For the purpose of this submission, RDA Kimberley will be referring to Early Childhood Education & Care (ECEC) providers in the Kimberley region.
This submission is generated through collaborative partnerships and
comprehensive local industry stakeholder engagement and supported by extensive knowledge and understanding of our region.
We will cover considerations outlined in the terms of reference and scope of the Inquiry, with reference to the Kimberley, and propose recommendations that best support our regional centres.
Inquiry into Workforce Australia Employment Services
As the service provider for Local Jobs in the Broome employment region, this inquiry is pertinent to our organisations service delivery and could have a major influence on the future delivery of this
program.
RDA Kimberley therefore makes the following comments and recommendations to two of the
Terms of Reference stipulated:
(a) the implementation, performance and appropriateness of Workforce Australia
Employment Services;
(b) other matters in relation to Workforce Australia Employment Services.
Inquiry into Northern Australia Workforce Development
The Kimberley has experienced steady population and economic growth since 2018, with several private sector and government investments underway or in development in the region. With a wealth of natural assets and proximity to growing Indo Pacific markets, this presents many exciting opportunities which are all expected to further stimulate the employment market and contribute to regional domestic growth.
To better ensure the Kimberley capitalises on these opportunities, the region must overcome the pressing economic hurdles of lagging economic and social infrastructure, a significant housing and workforce deficit, and disproportionate levels of social disadvantage and disengagement.
In this submission RDA Kimberley have provided clear recommendations and proposals to address all these issues, bespoke to our regions needs and compiled with the extensive local knowledge and understanding to support these.
Inquiry into Bank Closures in Regional Australia
On behalf of eight Regional Development Australia (RDA) Committees that make up
the Northern RDA Alliance (the Alliance). The Alliance is the RDA representative group for Northern Australia, stretching from the Gascoyne in Western Australia to Gladstone in Central Queensland to the northern most points of Australia.
The Alliance includes RDA Tropical North, RDA Townsville North West Queensland, RDA Central & Western Queensland, RDA Greater Whitsundays, RDA Northern Territory, RDA Kimberley, RDA Pilbara, and RDA Mid West Gascoyne.
For the purpose of this submission, the Alliance will focus on points b,c and e from the Terms of Reference stipulated:
(b) the economic and welface impacts of bank closures on customers and regional communities;
(c) the effect of bank closures or the removal of face-to-face cash services on access to cash;
(e) consideration of solutions; and any other related matters.
Business in the Kimberley
Executive Summary of Business in the Kimberley Report
Oultines the economic factors which halved our Regional Domestic Product since 2014 and created exceptionally challenging conditions for business.
Business in the Kimberley Report
Explores the challenges, the opportunities and recommendations for change required to underpin the regeneration of the local economy with a robust business sector while retaining a supportive community.
Industry Sectors
Aquaculture
The aquaculture industry contributes $34.4M1 to the GRP. Main industry sectors are pearling and barramundi farming in the west kimberley , with opportunity for large scale farmed prawns in the east Kimberley.
Construction Industry
The Kimberley construction industry is the top contributing sector for gross revenue to the Kimberley $630M per annum and employs 8% of the workforce.
Freight & Logistics
Efficient and reliable logistics is one of the most critical factors in determining the competitiveness of any region.
Indigenous Business
Outlines the state of Indigenous Business, its opportunities, and its challenges.
Mining, Oil, Gas
The mining and resource industry generates $506.63M1 or 9.84% GRP. It employs 644 people or 4.2% of jobs in the region, 16.6% of those people are Indigenous.
Pastoral Industry
The Kimberley pastoral industry is well established and contributes 20% of the GRP employing 530 people (some seasonally).
Small Business
Vital to the region’s economic and social wellbeing, the small business sector is the Kimberley’s largest employer. It keeps money close to home and supports communities by helping to create webs of financial interdependence that foster broad-based prosperity.
Tourism Industry
The Kimberley is an iconic holiday destination. The tourism industry represents 10% of gross revenue generated by 500 businesses and directly employs 12% of workforce, with many other indirect flow-on benefits across the region.
Other Publications
Northern Australian Action Plan 2024-2029
A comprehensive plan that seeks to maximise new and emerging opportunities for northern Australians and tackle persistent challenges by prioritising sustainable and resilient development.
A strong north means a strong Australia. The 2015 Our North, Our Future: White Paper on Developing
Northern Australia remains the cornerstone document in the developing northern Australia agenda. This Action Plan reaffirms the Australian Government’s commitment to the north and builds upon the White Paper’s foundational principles to reflect the evolving needs and priorities of northern Australians
Our North, Our Future White Paper
Review current progress update from the Office of Northern Australia. Meeting measures on the Our North, Our Future White Paper on Developing Northern Australia.
3 Year Broome COVID-19 Recovery Plan
Learn more about the 3 Year Broome COVID-19 Recovery Plan.
Kimberley Regional Investment Blueprint
What are the future opportunities for the Kimberley region?
Find out in the Kimberley Development Commission's Report (Large File - 30MB).
North West Aged Care Strategy
How will we plan and provide for access to aged care in Australia's north west?
Defence Strategy
Defence in Western Australia - an economic perspective.
Climate Outlook Review - Northern Australia
Climate Outlook and Review - Northern Australia February 2019.
Lithium Valley
Full Report
Establishing the case for energy metals and battery manufacturing in Western Australia.
Lithium Valley
Summary Report
Summary of establishing the case for energy metals and battery manufacturing in Western Australia.