Barkly Regional Deal
- Barkly Regional Deal PDF: 8597 KB
- Implementation Plan PDF: 5068 KB
- Barkly Regional Deal Factsheet PDF: 279 KB
- Barkly Regional Deal Progress Update (June 2020) PDF: 5931 KB
Communiqués
Interim Barkly Governance Table Communiqués
- 13 July 2021 PDF: 1756 KB
Table members discussed transition to the Ongoing Governance Table and the establishment of the Barkly Aboriginal Alliance, noting that the Alliance requires ongoing budgeting and secretariat arrangements. They also noted the importance of progressing two key communications pieces; first, the story of the Deal, particularly the consultation and selection process that led to the 28 initiatives; and second, information and good news stories. - 27 April 2021 PDF: 1831 KB
The Table members noted the progress across the 28 initiatives and discussed the need to improve the profile and communication around the Deal. Table members thanked Tim Candler for his work establishing the Backbone team, welcomed Ben Campion as new Executive Officer, and Kevin Banbury for his work as co-chair of the Youth Justice Facility Working Group. Also welcome John Fitz and Clair Keen as the two new NGO reps. Sharen Lake will move to represent the Barkly Regional Council. - 23 February 2021 PDF: 375 KB
The Table noted good implementation progress and discussed opportunities for funding received from the Northern Territory Indigenous Economic Stimulus Package. The table welcomed new member Joe Martin-Jard from Central Land Council (CLC). - 27 October 2020 PDF: 643 KB
The Table discussed how to achieve interim regional representation in its membership while progressing development of the regional alliance model. Mick Gooda (former Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner) also attended as a special guest. - 25 August 2020 PDF: 467 KB
A key focus of the Table's discussions was how the Deal is being delivered, in particular, ensuring that governments and community are working together in line with the values and objectives of the Deal. - 30 June 2020 PDF: 781 KB
The Table met for the first time in person after local COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. The meeting focused on continuing to integrate coordination of regional economic recovery efforts and accelerating delivery of several Deal’s initiatives, including the Barkly local community projects fund. - 28 April 2020 PDF: 211 KB
The Table met via Zoom to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on implementation of the Deal and discussed opportunities to accelerate projects to support economic recovery in the region. - 25-26 February 2020 PDF: 522 KB
The Table reviewed implementation progress across the Deal's 28 initiatives and considered a suitable ongoing governance model. - 21 November 2019 PDF: 223 KB
Following the completion of normal business, the Table was joined by the Minister for Indigenous Australians, Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories and the Barkly Regional Council Mayor. - 4 November 2019 PDF: 327 KB
The Table held an out of session meeting to consider the site for the Youth Justice Facility. - 19 September 2019 PDF: 219 KB
The Table was updated on implementation progress, the establishment of working groups and discussed delivery arrangements for a number of Deal initiatives. - 22 August 2019 PDF: 98 KB
The Table reviewed implementation progress and refined working arrangements to ensure genuine community engagement and continued momentum into the implementation phase of the Barkly Regional Deal. - 9 May 2019 PDF: 193 KB
The Table commenced implementation planning for the Barkly Regional Deal. - 19 February 2019 PDF: 115 KB
The Table provided advice on the proposed initiatives for the Barkly Regional Deal.
Deal development documents
- Statement of Intent 10 December 2018 PDF: 1008 KB
- Community priorities and aspirations December 2018 PDF: 521 KB
- Consultation report December 2018 PDF: 148 KB
- Consultation report October 2018 PDF: 159 KB
- Community priorities and aspirations October 2018 PDF: 82 KB
The Barkly Regional Deal is the first regional deal in Australia—a 10 year $78.4 million commitment between the Australian Government, the Northern Territory Government and Barkly Regional Council.
The Barkly Regional Deal was signed by the Australian Government, the Northern Territory Government and the Barkly Regional Council on 13 April 2019 in Tennant Creek following a six month consultation process.
Overview
The Barkly Regional Deal aims to improve the productivity and liveability of the Barkly region by stimulating economic growth and improving social outcomes, including reducing overcrowding and improving child safety.
The total value of the Deal is $78.4 million and includes:
- $45.4 million from the Australian Government
- $30 million from the Northern Territory Government
- $3 million from the Barkly Regional Council.
Key components of the Deal include:
- 28 economic, social and cultural initiatives to be implemented across the Barkly region, the majority of this new investment will be expended over the first three years
- 10 year timeframe—until 2029
- Community governance framework to drive the implementation of the Barkly Regional Deal, including a Governance Table.
Key themes
Statement of Intent
On 10 December 2018, the Australian Government, the Northern Territory Government and the Barkly Regional Council, signed the Barkly Regional Deal ‘Statement of Intent’, and made an initial joint commitment of $60 million to support the deal to address local priorities.
Community governance
The Barkly Governance Table will oversee the implementation of the Barkly Regional Deal and advance other economic and social development priorities in the region over the next 10 years. Funding committed under the Barkly Regional Deal will be used to establish a ‘backbone team’ to provide secretariat, advisory and support services to the Governance Table.
Membership of the interim Governance Table includes the three levels of government, Aboriginal leaders, local business leaders, non-government organisations, young people and other community stakeholders.