GO7854: Regional Development Australia Committees (RDA) program
The RDA program is a national network of 50 Committees, including the Indian Ocean Territories Regional Development Organisation (collectively referred to in this document as RDAs).
RDAs are made up of volunteer local leaders who work with all levels of government, business and community groups to support economic development in their regions.
Only RDAs (Regional Development Australia Committees, including the Indian Ocean Territories Regional Development Organisation) are eligible.
To be eligible, RDAs must:
- have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- be registered for the purposes of GST
- have an account with an Australian financial institution
- and be located in their region and be either an incorporated association (other than in Victoria), an Australian local government body, an Australian State/Territory government body, or an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006
RDAs are required to deliver the activities outlined in the RDA Charter and to enter into a legally binding grant agreement with the Commonwealth.
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Last updated: 12 February 2026