Strategic Priorities

The ACT Government has updated its short and medium term economic development priorities to further strengthen the Territory’s economic recovery. CBR Switched On: ACT’s Economic Development Priorities 2023-2025 builds on our 2016 Statement of Ambition with its focus on making Canberra an even more attractive place to live, work, study, do business and invest in.

The Territory has several challenges including rising house prices and rentals; a lack of skilled labour to fill jobs and a high overall cost and regulatory burden compared to parts of NSW. The rate of small business failure is high. The economy needs to diversify much more to become more resilient to external shocks including in the agrifood sector. Businesses face skills and workforce shortages, supply chain pressures, inflation, geopolitical unrest, public health requirements and ongoing restrictions on the movement of people and materials.

Strategic Directions

Facilitate outcomes, investment, jobs & local procurement
Promote regional awareness of Australian Government policies, grants & research
Improve commonwealth regional policy making with intelligence and evidence-based advice
Coordinate with ACT Government economic and social plans aligning with Commonwealth priorities

We will do this through:

Leadership & Alignment with government priorities
Knowledge management and business processes
Stakeholder engagement, collaboration & communication

RDA ACT will pursue its charter to grow investment and jobs through a focus on the food system as it aligns strongly with ACT Government economic plans, wellbeing measures, social development objectives and the Federal government’s regional priorities. It also represents a gap in the spectrum of initiatives needed to achieve the Territory’s net zero emissions target by 2045. As a trusted broker in the community, among a diverse range of stakeholder groups, RDA ACT’s independent collaboration capacities will be essential for achieving Government objectives.