Natasha Anderson
International Development Practitioner & Communications Consultant | MEnv candidate at the University of Melbourne | passionate about knowledge sharing and capacity building
The Barkly Regional Deal is Australia's first regional deal. It is a 10-year, $84.7m commitment by the Australian Government, Northern Territory Government and Barkly Regional Council to improve the productivity and liveability of the Barkly region by stimulating economic growth, improving social outcomes and supporting local Aboriginal leadership. It includes the delivery of 28 different initiatives focusing on economic development, social development and culture and place-making. Regional Deals are part of the Australian Government’s new place-based approach to regional development, bringing together the three levels of Government to maximise the comparative advantages of regional Australia through greater collaboration and coordination of regional investment priorities. The Barkly Regional Deal recognises the vision of the Barkly community to build a strong, prosperous and inclusive region.
