Western Australian Regional Development Trust Annual Report 2012-2013

The Western Australian Regional Development Trust (Trust) is an independent statutory advisory body established under the Royalties for Regions Act (2009) that provides advice on the Royalties for Regions Fund to the Hon Brendon Grylls, MLA, Minister for Regional Development and Lands.

The Trust plays an important role in providing independent and impartial advice and recommendations on the allocation of funds from the Royalties for Regions Fund (Fund) and in the management of the Fund, which is required to promote and facilitate economic, business and social development in regional Western Australia.

The work of the Trust affects the way in which the Department of Regional Development and theMinister develop and administer Royalties for Regions policy and projects. The Trust regularly visits the regions and consults widely with individuals, agencies, and entities concerned with regional development and Royalties for Regions projects.