Australian Local Government Association

2005

Note: Speeches and presentations will be posted as they are delivered during the Forum.

The Regional Co-operation and Development Forum, now in its ninth year, brings together local government representatives and economic development practitioners to examine the performance, prospects and policies for Australia’s regions.

This year, the Forum will continue its focus on infrastructure, with a special feature on telecommunications. Mr Garry Weaven, Executive Chair, Industry Fund Services, will give the keynote presentation. The State of the Regions Report 2005–06 will be launched and National Economics will also present the findings of a council survey on infrastructure conducted earlier in the year.

There will be a session to explore e-infrastructure benefits to communities, such as e-learning, and a panel discussion on infrastructure issues facing local government will conclude the day. Delegates will have an opportunity to actively participate in each of these sessions.

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