...to build prosperity for all Australians
All Australians should share in our long‑term prosperity regardless of where they live, whether they reside in our major cities or in the diverse areas that make up regional Australia — from our regional centres to our coastal towns to our rural and remote areas.
There are different opportunities and pressures right across Australia, with the nation's vast size and diverse patchwork economy presenting challenges.
From Penrith to the Pilbara, some regions are struggling to keep pace with population growth while other regions face a chronic shortage of skilled labour.
The Government's role is to ensure each unique part of the patchwork can develop to its full potential.
The Government is committed to working with local communities to find creative and place‑based solutions to the challenges each community faces and, in turn, maximise productivity and flexibility which will help regions unlock their potential.
Such modern, integrated and local solutions reflect the complex nature of our patchwork economy and help us to deliver world‑class services to all Australians, no matter where they live.
Unemployment rates by region, September 2010
