The Australian Government provided $100 million to Regional Recovery Partnerships to coordinate investments with all levels of government and to support recovery and growth in 10 regions across Australia.

The 10 regions are:

Economic activity on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands is limited, with the public sector providing the majority of the employment, through administration, education, health and local government services.

The largest private sector activity is the provision of services to the community, often under contract to the Australian Government. Small businesses provide a range of goods and services including accommodation, tourism, workshop/mechanical services, gardening and cleaning.

Securing Raw Materials Program

About the package

Delivered by a number of departments, the $106.0 million Tasmanian Jobs and Growth Package is an initiative which complements the Australian Government's Economic Growth Plan for Tasmania - a package of measures aimed at stimulating Tasmania's economy by supporting growth and employment.

The Australian Government has committed $222.3 million to the Regional Jobs and Investment Packages (RJIP) to help regions in Australia diversify their economies, stimulate long-term economic growth and deliver sustainable employment.

Ten pilot regions have been chosen to be a part of the RJIP. These regions have much untapped potential which, if unlocked could lead to new sources of growth, economic diversity and the opportunity to pursue export markets. RJIP aims to support these regions to meet the opportunities that will help to secure their economic future.

About the Program

The Regional Growth Fund will provide grants of $10 million or more for major transformational projects which support long-term economic growth and create jobs in regions, including those undergoing structural adjustment.

Selection of projects will be undertaken in two stages. Stage One required the submission of an Initial Application for competitive assessment. Stage Two is for the submission of a Full Business Case.

Initial Applications closed on 27 April 2018.

About the program

The Murray-Darling Basin Regional Economic Diversification Program (MDBREDP) has committed $72.65 million to assist Basin communities increase economic diversification and adjust to a water constrained environment.

Each of the Basin States of New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland selects projects within their jurisdictions in consultation with the Minister for Regional Development.

Information about applying for funding is available from the participating Basin States.

The funding allocation for each Basin State is (GST Exclusive):