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"Regional priorities identified", "Projects in pipeline by stage", "Regional stakeholders engaged through roadshows/forums", "Progress on Liveability Framework (milestones achieved)", "Proponents supported with grant applications", "Grant readiness workshops delivered", "Regional Investment Readiness Fund applications and approvals", "Total funding sought by supported projects", "Regional Insights Reports published", "Policy submissions and planning contributions", "Engagement in local/regional planning processes", "Data mapping completed" ], "avoid_claiming_without_evidence": [] }, "review_note": "Structured strategy exists but is incomplete." }, "strategy_brief_md": "# RDA NT Northern Territory — Strategy Brief\n\n**Reporting period**: 2025-26\n**Corporate plan in force**: 2026-27\n**Corporate Plan**: [2026-27](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf)\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- Drive coordinated advocacy and regional intelligence [[CP p.2](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf#page=2)]\n- Lead the design of a Northern Territory Liveability Framework [[CP p.2](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf#page=2)]\n- Increase regional investment and capability [[CP p.2](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf#page=2)]\n- Strengthen coordination for workforce and skills development [[CP p.2](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf#page=2)]\n- Strengthen governance, capability and visibility [[CP p.2](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf#page=2)]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: Facilitate regional economic development outcomes and advocated\nRegional priorities identified, Projects in pipeline by stage, Regional stakeholders engaged through roadshows/forums, Progress on Liveability Framework (milestones achieved) [[CP p.7](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf#page=7)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Map who holds key regional data and intelligence across the Territory, and identify gaps\n- Draft and test an Advocacy and Regional Priority Framework with the Committee and key government partners\n\n### Outcome 2: Support regional stakeholders to access grants\nProponents supported with grant applications, Grant readiness workshops delivered, Regional Investment Readiness Fund applications and approvals, Total funding sought by supported projects [[CP p.7](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf#page=7)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Finalise and endorse the Funding Enablement Framework that sets out RDA NT's support offer, eligibility and boundaries\n- Begin using a simple project pipeline register to track supported regional projects from concept to delivery\n\n### Outcome 3: Contribute to local economic development planning\nRegional Insights Reports published, Policy submissions and planning contributions, Engagement in local/regional planning processes [[CP p.7](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf#page=7)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Produce at least one Regional Insights Report combining data and local intelligence on a priority theme\n- Deliver targeted regional roadshows and stakeholder engagement aligned to advocacy priorities\n\n### Outcome 4: Provide regional data and intelligence\nData mapping completed, Regional Insights Reports produced, Project pipeline reports, Workforce landscape mapping completed [[CP p.7](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf#page=7)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Commence Territory-wide data mapping and develop RDA NT's Advocacy and Regional Priority Framework\n- Map existing workforce and skills initiatives across government, industry, training providers and First Nations organisations\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2026-27 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Regional priorities identified | Achieved | [CP p.7](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf#page=7) |\n| CCE02 | Projects in pipeline by stage | Achieved | [CP p.7](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf#page=7) |\n| CCE03 | Regional stakeholders engaged through roadshows/forums | Achieved | [CP p.7](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf#page=7) |\n| CCE04 | Progress on Liveability Framework (milestones achieved) | Achieved | [CP p.7](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf#page=7) |\n| CCE05 | Proponents supported with grant applications | Achieved | [CP p.7](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf#page=7) |\n| CCE06 | Grant readiness workshops delivered | Achieved | [CP p.7](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf#page=7) |\n| CCE07 | Regional Investment Readiness Fund applications and approvals | Achieved | [CP p.7](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf#page=7) |\n| CCE08 | Total funding sought by supported projects | Achieved | [CP p.7](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf#page=7) |\n| CCE09 | Regional Insights Reports published | Achieved | [CP p.7](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf#page=7) |\n| CCE10 | Policy submissions and planning contributions | Achieved | [CP p.7](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf#page=7) |\n| CCE11 | Engagement in local/regional planning processes | Achieved | [CP p.7](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf#page=7) |\n| CCE12 | Data mapping completed | Achieved | [CP p.7](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf#page=7) |\n| CCE13 | Regional Insights Reports produced | Achieved | [CP p.7](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf#page=7) |\n| CCE14 | Project pipeline reports | Achieved | [CP p.7](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf#page=7) |\n| CCE15 | Workforce landscape mapping completed | Achieved | [CP p.7](https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf#page=7) |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2025-26 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Regional priorities identified | Not achieved | Not achieved | |\n| CCE02 | Projects in pipeline by stage | Not achieved | Not achieved | |\n| CCE03 | Regional stakeholders engaged through roadshows/forums | Not achieved | Not achieved | |\n| CCE04 | Progress on Liveability Framework (milestones achieved) | Not achieved | Not achieved | |\n| CCE05 | Proponents supported with grant applications | Not achieved | Not achieved | |\n| CCE06 | Grant readiness workshops delivered | Not achieved | Not achieved | |\n| CCE07 | Regional Investment Readiness Fund applications and approvals | Not achieved | Not achieved | |\n| CCE08 | Total funding sought by supported projects | Not achieved | Not achieved | |\n| CCE09 | Regional Insights Reports published | Not achieved | Not achieved | |\n| CCE10 | Policy submissions and planning contributions | Not achieved | Not achieved | |\n| CCE11 | Engagement in local/regional planning processes | Not achieved | Not achieved | |\n| CCE12 | Data mapping completed | Not achieved | Not achieved | |\n| CCE13 | Regional Insights Reports produced | Not achieved | Not achieved | |\n| CCE14 | Project pipeline reports | Not achieved | Not achieved | |\n| CCE15 | Workforce landscape mapping completed | Not achieved | Not achieved | |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# RDA NT Northern Territory - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:28:29.971068+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-002694\n**Entity type**: Statutory Agreement Body\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, \n\nCommunications, Sport and the Arts\n**Website**: http://www.rdant.com.au\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| other-pdfs | 3 |\n| pages | 9 |\n| strategies | 2 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- [Page 5]\n08 | RDA NT STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2029 RDA NT STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2029 | 09\nOUR VISION OUR MISSION OUR PRINCIPLES OUR VALUES\nTo be a trusted voice for To work with regions,  E vidence–and place-  I ntegrity\nregional development in the communities, industry and based practice  L eadership\nNorthern Territory, driving across all levels of government  F irst Nations partnerships  C ollaboration\ncollaboration, intelligence on shared priorities, building  R esilience heading  R espect\n1.2 Background and 1.3 How we will deliver\nand action. stronger economies and better towards net zero  I mpact\nStrategic Context futures for all Territorians.  I nclusive communication  I nnovation\nRDA NT will deliver this Strategic Plan through\nRDA NT operates across an exceptionally large a focused, collaborative and evidence-based\n Source: `strategies/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf)`\n- Support for grant applications The major differences between the jobs held by\nProjects\nand project readiness\nlocal workers of the RDA NT and Australia were:\n A larger percentage of local workers employed\nin the field of Public Administration and Safety\n(16.2% compared to 6.7%)\nIn 2025, RDA NT experienced an important The Strategic Plan 2026–2029 reflects this\n A smaller percentage of local workers employed\nperiod of renewal, with a new Chair appointed transition by consolidating RDA NT’s role as\nin the field of Professional, Scientific & Technical\nin April 2025 and a new CEO commencing in a Territory-wide connector and advocate while\nServices (5.7% compared to 8.9%)\nMay 2025 as well as new committee members positioning the organisation to respond to\nin October 2025, strengthening governance, emerging opportunities and challenges in\nrdant.com.au\n Source: `strategies/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf)`\n- [pages 11,12,13]\n, the session enabled challenges and transition issues, alongside\nthe Committee to test assumptions, clarify RDA opportunities linked to major projects, regional\nNT’s role and value proposition, and confirm the partnerships and emerging funding programs.\nvision, mission, values, cross-cutting principles Through the roadshows, RDA NT also provided\nand five strategic goals for 2026–2029.\n Source: `strategies/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\n24 | RDA NT STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2029 RDA NT STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2029 | 25\nGoal 1:\nDrive Coordinated Advocacy\nand Regional Intelligence\nDrive coordinated advocacy and\nregional intelligence to influence\npolicy and investment decisions\nacross all levels of government.\n Purpose: Strengthen RDA NT’s role as the\nTerritory-wide regional development voice\nand evidence provider — ensuring that credible\n5– regional intelligence and unified advocacy\nshape government policy, funding and\ninvestment decisions.\n Source: `strategies/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- Support for grant applications The major differences between the jobs held by\nProjects\nand project readiness\nlocal workers of the RDA NT and Australia were:\n A larger percentage of local workers employed\nin the field of Public Administration and Safety\n(16.2% compared to 6.7%)\nIn 2025, RDA NT experienced an important The Strategic Plan 2026–2029 reflects this\n A smaller percentage of local workers employed\nperiod of renewal, with a new Chair appointed transition by consolidating RDA NT’s role as\nin the field of Professional, Scientific & Technical\nin April 2025 and a new CEO commencing in a Territory-wide connector and advocate while\nServices (5.7% compared to 8.9%)\nMay 2025 as well as new committee members positioning the organisation to respond to\nin October 2025, strengthening governance, emerging opportunities and challenges in\nrdant.com.au\n Source: `strategies/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\n24 | RDA NT STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2029 RDA NT STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2029 | 25\nGoal 1:\nDrive Coordinated Advocacy\nand Regional Intelligence\nDrive coordinated advocacy and\nregional intelligence to influence\npolicy and investment decisions\nacross all levels of government.\n Purpose: Strengthen RDA NT’s role as the\nTerritory-wide regional development voice\nand evidence provider — ensuring that credible\n5– regional intelligence and unified advocacy\nshape government policy, funding and\ninvestment decisions.\n Source: `strategies/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf)`\n- NT working in partnership across all levels of Regional Development, Communications and the\ngovernment, industry, First Nations organisations, Arts, to align activities with the Regional Investment\n I dentify lead responsibility within RDA NT,\nlocal government and regional stakeholders, Framework and inform national regional policy.\nincluding Committee oversight, CEO and staff\nconsistent with RDA NT’s role as the trusted\nroles, and key delivery partners.  N T Government agencies to align with the\nregional development voice for the Northern\nTerritory’s 2024 economic, lifestyle and\n S et indicative timeframes across 2026–27, Territory.\n Source: `strategies/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf)`\n- [Page 7]\n12 | RDA NT STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2029\n2.2 Our role, mandate and\nKEY OPPORTUNITIES\noperating environment\nRDA NT is funded through a 2025–2030 regional\ndevelopment funding agreement with the Australian\nGovernment and operates in alignment with the Energy and resources\nRegional Development Australia Charter to promote\nsustainable economic growth, employment\nand investment outcomes across all regions of\nDefence and\nthe Northern Territory.\n Source: `strategies/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf)`\n- What we will do:\n• Map existing workforce and skills initiatives across government, industry, training providers and First\nNations organisations\n• Talk with key workforce stakeholders to identify where coordination is missing or duplicated\n• Recommend 1–2 practical coordination roles or pilots for RDA NT to lead or support from 2026–27\n(e.g. a regional workforce forum or sector-specific initiative)\n• Contribute workforce intelligence to government planning and submissions\nRef Key Action Lead / Partners Timing Success Signal\n4.1 Commence NT workforce and Policy; NTG Q4 2025–26 Mapping report\nskills landscape mapping: Education/Skills, completed;\nstakeholders, programs, gaps, Commonwealth Jobs coordination\nopportunities and Skills Australia, opportunities\ntraining providers identified\n4.2 Engage with workforce CEO/policy; Q3 2025–26 Stakeholder\n Source: `strategies/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf)`\n- The RDA program is a national network of 50 RDA NT’s Strategic Plan 2026-2029 provides This Strategic Plan outlines Regional coordination, clearer articulation of RDA NT’s niche\ncommittees that bring together local leaders, all a clear line of sight to these outcomes, with Development Australia Northern Territory’s role, deeper investment readiness support and\nlevels of government, business and community a strong emphasis on coordinated advocacy, (RDA NT) priorities and direction for the improved visibility of impact and outcomes.\norganisations to drive economic growth, a Territory-wide view of regional priorities, period 2026–2029.\n Source: `strategies/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- [Page 12]\n22 | RDA NT STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2029 RDA NT STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2029 | 23\n4.3 Values\nRDA NT’s values underpin how the organisation\nworks, partners and delivers outcomes:\n4– INTEGRITY LEADERSHIP\nActing independently, Championing regional priorities\ntransparently and in the best and influencing decision-making\nStrategic Direction\ninterests of NT regions. with credibility.\n Source: `strategies/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf)`\n- [Page 16]\n30 | RDA NT STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2029 RDA NT STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2029 | 31\n6–\n The Implementation Plan will: 6.2 Key partnerships and roles  RDA NT will continue to work closely with:\n B reak down each Strategic Goal into defined  A ustralian Government departments, particularly\nactions, milestones and deliverables, with clear Delivering this Strategic Plan will rely on RDA the Department of Infrastructure, Transport,\nDelivery\nlinks to regional priorities and outcomes.\n Source: `strategies/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf)`\n- The 2026–27 Business Plan will:\n• Incorporate lessons learned from the interim period\n• Establish a full three-year Implementation Plan aligned to the Strategic Plan 2026–2029\n• Integrate detailed performance indicators, budgets and work programs\n• Reflect any changes to policy environment, funding arrangements or strategic priorities\nProgress against this Interim Plan will be reported in the 2025–26 Annual Report.\n Source: `strategies/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf)`\n- What we will do:\n• Map who holds key regional data and intelligence across the Territory, and identify gaps\n• Draft and test an Advocacy and Regional Priority Framework with the Committee and key government\npartners\n• Use these tools to agree a concise set of NT-wide regional priorities for 2026–27\n• Produce at least one Regional Insights Report combining data and local intelligence on a priority theme\n(e.g. liveability, workforce, investment readiness)\n• Deliver targeted regional roadshows and stakeholder engagement aligned to advocacy priorities\nRef Key Action Lead / Partners Timing Success Signal\n1.1 Complete data mapping: Policy/data team; Q4 2025–26 Data mapping\nidentify who holds regional NTG Treasury, summary\ndata, tools available (.id, NTG, Commonwealth completed and\nCommonwealth), and gaps agencies endorsed internally\n1.2 Draft Advocacy and Regional CEO;\n Source: `strategies/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf)`\n- What we will do:\n• Form a small working group with key NTG, Commonwealth, local government, sector and First\nNations partners\n• Agree the purpose, scope and principles for the Framework and outline the staged work program\n• Identify potential pilot locations that reflect the diversity of NT communities (remote, regional\ncentres, Darwin)\n• Develop a clear funding and partnership proposal to secure investment for Framework design and\npilot testing\n• Build understanding of what liveability means in different NT contexts through preliminary\nconsultation\nRef Key Action Lead / Partners Timing Success Signal\n2.1 Establish Liveability Framework CEO; government Q3–Q4 2025–26 Regional Priorities\nworking group with cross- agencies, industry, list published and\nsector representation local government, communicated\nFirst Nations\norganisations\n2.\n Source: `strategies/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf)`\n- What we will do:\n• Finalise and endorse the Funding Enablement Framework that sets out RDA NT's support offer,\neligibility and boundaries (advice, data, letters of support, workshops)\n• Begin using a simple project pipeline register to track supported regional projects from concept to\ndelivery\n• Finalise Design and open the Regional Investment Readiness and Impact Fund ($200,000) to help\nproponents get projects investment ready\n• Deliver targeted grant readiness workshops in the regions\n• Provide direct project development support to priority regional projects (target: 10–15 projects)\n• Track and report outcomes: funds leveraged, projects supported, capability improvements\nRef Key Action Lead / Partners Timing Success Signal\n3.1 Develop Funding Enablement Policy/engagement; Q4 2025–26 Framework\nFramework defining RDA NT Committee, local endorsed by\n Source: `strategies/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf)`\n- [pages 4,5,6,7]\nstandards Nations organisations\n3.2 Design and launch Regional CEO/projects; Q4 2025–26 Fund guidelines\nInvestment Readiness and Committee, funders published;\nImpact Fund ($200K): applications open;\nguidelines, application first round\nprocess, assessment criteria assessed by Q4\n3.4 Deliver grant readiness Engagement/projects; Q4 2025–26 Four workshops\nworkshops in the regions local government, delivered; post-\nFirst Nations & NFP workshop\norganisations, grant capability\nteams feedback captured\n3.5 Provide direct project Projects; project Q3–Q4 2025–26 Projects\ndevelopment support to proponents, supported;\npriority regional projects government agencies funding\n(target: 10–15 projects) applications\nsubmitted; letters\nof support\nprovided\nRDA NT Strategy (2026-29) Interim Implementation Plan 4\n Source: `strategies/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf)`\n- What we will do:\n• Launch the new Strategic Plan and this Interim Implementation Plan on 18 February 2026 and\ncommunicate clearly what RDA NT does\n• Finalise priority internal work: new or updated policies by 31 March 2026, implement new staffing\nstructure with recruitment of new staff underway, review of constitution and risk framework\n• Put in place a concise communications plan so stakeholders hear from RDA NT regularly and\nconsistently\n• Implement performance monitoring framework with quarterly reporting to Committee\nRef Key Action Lead / Partners Timing Success Signal\n5.1 Launch Strategic Plan 2026– CEO; Committee, Q3 2025–26 Launch event\n2029 and Interim stakeholders delivered;\nImplementation Plan on 18 Strategic Plan and\nFebruary 2026 Implementation\nPlan published\n5.2 Finalise governance policies: CEO; Committee, Q3 2025–26 Priority policies\ndelegations, conflicts of updated and\n Source: `strategies/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf)`\n- [Page 7]\nPerformance and Monitoring\nAlignment with Commonwealth Outcomes\nCommonwealth Outcome Strategic Goal Alignment 2025-26 Key Measures\nOutcome 1: Facilitate regional Goals 1, 2, 3, 4 • Regional priorities identified\neconomic development outcomes and advocated\n• Projects in pipeline by stage\n• Regional stakeholders engaged\nthrough roadshows/forums\n• Progress on Liveability\nFramework (milestones achieved)\nOutcome 2: Support regional Goal 3 • Proponents supported with\nstakeholders to access grants grant applications\n• Grant readiness workshops\ndelivered\n• Regional Investment Readiness\nFund applications and approvals\n• Total funding sought by\nsupported projects\nOutcome 3: Contribute to local Goals 1, 2, 4 • Regional Insights Reports\neconomic development planning published\n• Policy submissions and planning\ncontributions\n• Engagement in local/regional\nplanning processes\n Source: `strategies/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\n08 | RDA NT STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2029 RDA NT STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2029 | 09\nOUR VISION OUR MISSION OUR PRINCIPLES OUR VALUES\nTo be a trusted voice for To work with regions,  E vidence–and place-  I ntegrity\nregional development in the communities, industry and based practice  L eadership\nNorthern Territory, driving across all levels of government  F irst Nations partnerships  C ollaboration\ncollaboration, intelligence on shared priorities, building  R esilience heading  R espect\n1.2 Background and 1.3 How we will deliver\nand action. stronger economies and better towards net zero  I mpact\nStrategic Context futures for all Territorians.  I nclusive communication  I nnovation\nRDA NT will deliver this Strategic Plan through\nRDA NT operates across an exceptionally large a focused, collaborative and evidence-based\n Source: `strategies/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- What we will do:\n• Finalise and endorse the Funding Enablement Framework that sets out RDA NT's support offer,\neligibility and boundaries (advice, data, letters of support, workshops)\n• Begin using a simple project pipeline register to track supported regional projects from concept to\ndelivery\n• Finalise Design and open the Regional Investment Readiness and Impact Fund ($200,000) to help\nproponents get projects investment ready\n• Deliver targeted grant readiness workshops in the regions\n• Provide direct project development support to priority regional projects (target: 10–15 projects)\n• Track and report outcomes: funds leveraged, projects supported, capability improvements\nRef Key Action Lead / Partners Timing Success Signal\n3.1 Develop Funding Enablement Policy/engagement; Q4 2025–26 Framework\nFramework defining RDA NT Committee, local endorsed by\n Source: `strategies/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf)`\n- [pages 4,5,6,7]\nstandards Nations organisations\n3.2 Design and launch Regional CEO/projects; Q4 2025–26 Fund guidelines\nInvestment Readiness and Committee, funders published;\nImpact Fund ($200K): applications open;\nguidelines, application first round\nprocess, assessment criteria assessed by Q4\n3.4 Deliver grant readiness Engagement/projects; Q4 2025–26 Four workshops\nworkshops in the regions local government, delivered; post-\nFirst Nations & NFP workshop\norganisations, grant capability\nteams feedback captured\n3.5 Provide direct project Projects; project Q3–Q4 2025–26 Projects\ndevelopment support to proponents, supported;\npriority regional projects government agencies funding\n(target: 10–15 projects) applications\nsubmitted; letters\nof support\nprovided\nRDA NT Strategy (2026-29) Interim Implementation Plan 4\n Source: `strategies/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf)`\n- [Page 7]\nPerformance and Monitoring\nAlignment with Commonwealth Outcomes\nCommonwealth Outcome Strategic Goal Alignment 2025-26 Key Measures\nOutcome 1: Facilitate regional Goals 1, 2, 3, 4 • Regional priorities identified\neconomic development outcomes and advocated\n• Projects in pipeline by stage\n• Regional stakeholders engaged\nthrough roadshows/forums\n• Progress on Liveability\nFramework (milestones achieved)\nOutcome 2: Support regional Goal 3 • Proponents supported with\nstakeholders to access grants grant applications\n• Grant readiness workshops\ndelivered\n• Regional Investment Readiness\nFund applications and approvals\n• Total funding sought by\nsupported projects\nOutcome 3: Contribute to local Goals 1, 2, 4 • Regional Insights Reports\neconomic development planning published\n• Policy submissions and planning\ncontributions\n• Engagement in local/regional\nplanning processes\n Source: `strategies/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf)`\n- 1 2 3 4 5\nStrategic Plan Interim Business Plan Annual Reporting Mid-Term\n2026-2029 Implementation 2026-27 and Monitoring Review 2027-28\nPlan 2025-26\n7.1 Framework and KPI’s 7.2 Reporting and review\nRDA NT will apply a streamlined monitoring Monitoring information will underpin both\nframework aligned to the five strategic goals and accountability and learning.\n Source: `strategies/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf)`\n- Support for grant applications The major differences between the jobs held by\nProjects\nand project readiness\nlocal workers of the RDA NT and Australia were:\n A larger percentage of local workers employed\nin the field of Public Administration and Safety\n(16.2% compared to 6.7%)\nIn 2025, RDA NT experienced an important The Strategic Plan 2026–2029 reflects this\n A smaller percentage of local workers employed\nperiod of renewal, with a new Chair appointed transition by consolidating RDA NT’s role as\nin the field of Professional, Scientific & Technical\nin April 2025 and a new CEO commencing in a Territory-wide connector and advocate while\nServices (5.7% compared to 8.9%)\nMay 2025 as well as new committee members positioning the organisation to respond to\nin October 2025, strengthening governance, emerging opportunities and challenges in\nrdant.com.au\n Source: `strategies/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\n24 | RDA NT STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2029 RDA NT STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2029 | 25\nGoal 1:\nDrive Coordinated Advocacy\nand Regional Intelligence\nDrive coordinated advocacy and\nregional intelligence to influence\npolicy and investment decisions\nacross all levels of government.\n Purpose: Strengthen RDA NT’s role as the\nTerritory-wide regional development voice\nand evidence provider — ensuring that credible\n5– regional intelligence and unified advocacy\nshape government policy, funding and\ninvestment decisions.\n Source: `strategies/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf)`\n- What we will do:\n• Map who holds key regional data and intelligence across the Territory, and identify gaps\n• Draft and test an Advocacy and Regional Priority Framework with the Committee and key government\npartners\n• Use these tools to agree a concise set of NT-wide regional priorities for 2026–27\n• Produce at least one Regional Insights Report combining data and local intelligence on a priority theme\n(e.g. liveability, workforce, investment readiness)\n• Deliver targeted regional roadshows and stakeholder engagement aligned to advocacy priorities\nRef Key Action Lead / Partners Timing Success Signal\n1.1 Complete data mapping: Policy/data team; Q4 2025–26 Data mapping\nidentify who holds regional NTG Treasury, summary\ndata, tools available (.id, NTG, Commonwealth completed and\nCommonwealth), and gaps agencies endorsed internally\n1.2 Draft Advocacy and Regional CEO;\n Source: `strategies/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf)`\n- What we will do:\n• Form a small working group with key NTG, Commonwealth, local government, sector and First\nNations partners\n• Agree the purpose, scope and principles for the Framework and outline the staged work program\n• Identify potential pilot locations that reflect the diversity of NT communities (remote, regional\ncentres, Darwin)\n• Develop a clear funding and partnership proposal to secure investment for Framework design and\npilot testing\n• Build understanding of what liveability means in different NT contexts through preliminary\nconsultation\nRef Key Action Lead / Partners Timing Success Signal\n2.1 Establish Liveability Framework CEO; government Q3–Q4 2025–26 Regional Priorities\nworking group with cross- agencies, industry, list published and\nsector representation local government, communicated\nFirst Nations\norganisations\n2.\n Source: `strategies/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf)`\n- What we will do:\n• Launch the new Strategic Plan and this Interim Implementation Plan on 18 February 2026 and\ncommunicate clearly what RDA NT does\n• Finalise priority internal work: new or updated policies by 31 March 2026, implement new staffing\nstructure with recruitment of new staff underway, review of constitution and risk framework\n• Put in place a concise communications plan so stakeholders hear from RDA NT regularly and\nconsistently\n• Implement performance monitoring framework with quarterly reporting to Committee\nRef Key Action Lead / Partners Timing Success Signal\n5.1 Launch Strategic Plan 2026– CEO; Committee, Q3 2025–26 Launch event\n2029 and Interim stakeholders delivered;\nImplementation Plan on 18 Strategic Plan and\nFebruary 2026 Implementation\nPlan published\n5.2 Finalise governance policies: CEO; Committee, Q3 2025–26 Priority policies\ndelegations, conflicts of updated and\n Source: `strategies/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf)`\n- 5.5 Develop and implement Engagement; Q3 2025–26 Plan commenced;\nCommunications and Committee, regular\nEngagement Plan communications communications\nconsultant established\n5.6 Implement performance CEO/data; Committee Q3 2025–26 Framework\nmonitoring framework with operational; first\nquarterly reporting to quarterly report to\nCommittee Committee\n5.7 Complete 2026–27 Business CEO; Committee, Q4 2025–26 Business Plan &\nPlan for Committee approval Commonwealth Budget Endorsed\nFinalised and\nsubmitted to AG\nRDA NT Strategy (2026-29) Interim Implementation Plan 6\n Source: `strategies/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf)`\n- [Page 10]\nCommunity profile\n• Online information tool, for council staff, and for the\ncommunity\npublic.\nprofile\n• 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2021 Census data, with\nunderstand your\nsome data from 1996 and 1991\ncommunity over\nmultiple\n• 40 demographic topics to tell the story of your changing community timescales social\narea.\n Source: `other-pdfs/RDA-NT-Demographic-Briefing-and-Introduction-to-Training-Dec-2025.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Demographic-Briefing-and-Introduction-to-Training-Dec-2025.pdf)`\n- [Page 24]\nDemographic insights, tips and news\nData and content\nAccount, new tools,\nfrom the experts at .id\nconsultancy enquiries: queries:\nGreg Bowden Glenn Capuano\nOur specialists at .id are always available to provide training and support in using the greg@id.com.au glenn@id.com.au\n.id toolkit for council staff, councillors, and community and business groups\n0400 779 911\n0408 318 544\nPOPULATION COMMUNITY VIEWS DEMOGRAPHICS DEMOGRAPHICS HOUSING\nThe top 50 largest cities Understanding Population growth and Australia's changing Australia’s rental\nand towns in Australia community views on decline (by LGA) in 2024 causes of death affodrdability hits record\n(2025 update) climate change and its low: Get a closer look\nlocal impact using housing.id and\nviews.id\nSign up to the monthly .id Insights Newsletter Explore news, insights and case studies online\nOpen BLOG\nSIGN UP OPEN BLOG\n Source: `other-pdfs/RDA-NT-Demographic-Briefing-and-Introduction-to-Training-Dec-2025.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Demographic-Briefing-and-Introduction-to-Training-Dec-2025.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3]\n[Page 1]\nNORTHERN TERRITORY\nStrategic Plan\n2026/2029\nFebruary 2026\nLocal people developing local solutions rdant.com.au\n Source: `strategies/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf)`\n- [Page 2]\nRDA NT STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2029 | 03\nTable of\nContents\nMinister’s Foreword 04\nMessage from the Chair and CEO 05\n1.\n Source: `strategies/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $10.2 billion, $35, $12, 10.2 billion | [Page 16]\nNorthern Territory – Headline Indicators\n(June 2024)\nIn the Northern Territory, Mining is the most productive\nindustry, generating $10.2 billion in 2023/24.\n$35B 263,400\n2024 Gross Regional Product Resident Population\n(Darwin $12B) (March 2025)\n134,947 16,243\nLocal Jobs Local Businesses\nIn the Northern Territory, Health Care and Social\nAssistance is the largest employer, generating 22,215\n1.6% 138,000\nlocal jobs in 2023/24.\n(CPI) Darwin | `other-pdfs/Northern-Territory-State-of-the-Region-November-2025.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Northern-Territory-State-of-the-Region-November-2025.pdf)` |\n| $35,44 billion, 35,44 billion | RDA NT is part of the national, federally funded Regional was $35,44 billion in the year ending June 2024\nNT Economy\nDevelopment Australia program, a network of 50 committees across Australia that work with all levels growing 7.2% since the previous year. | `strategies/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA_STRAT_PLAN_DOC_V1.3-1.pdf)` |\n| $200,000 | What we will do:\n• Finalise and endorse the Funding Enablement Framework that sets out RDA NT's support offer,\neligibility and boundaries (advice, data, letters of support, workshops)\n• Begin using a simple project pipeline register to track supported regional projects from concept to\ndelivery\n• Finalise Design and open the Regional Investment Readiness and Impact Fund ($200,000) to help\nproponents get projects investment ready\n• Deliver targeted | `strategies/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version.pdf (https://www.rdant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RDA-NT-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-Final_February-2026-Version-.pdf)` |\n| $200 | [pages 4,5,6,7]\nstandards Nations organisations\n3.2 Design and launch Regional CEO/projects; Q4 2025–26 Fund guidelines\nInvestment Readiness and Committee, funders published;\nImpact Fund ($200K): applications open;\nguidelines, application first round\nprocess, assessment criteria assessed by Q4\n3.4 Deliver grant readiness Engagement/projects; Q4 2025–26 Four workshops\nworkshops in the regions local government, delivered; post-\nFirst Nations & NFP | 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