AUSTRALIA broadly into either bureau services or advocacy . These may take the form of active lobbying for Federal immigration policy change , through to the attraction of events such as the Adventure Film Festival to the region .
Current legislation The Pilbara Regional Council is a statutory local government created by an Act of Parliament . The PRC is governed by a Constitution , and guided towards its objectives by a Council of nominee members drawn from within the member local governments . The PRC is regulated by the Western Australian Department of Local Government .
Latest news and Industry ‘ Hot ’ topics It appears that we have reached the current peak of the mining boom ( in terms of construction , as opposed to productivity ), and are now about to embark on a new boom in the form of agribusiness across the region . Regional food security has been emerging as a significant national issue over the past few years , and has now gathered weight with our nearby neighbors
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questioning whether they will be capable of producing sufficient protein for domestic consumption in years to come . This offers both a regional security challenge , and a significant commercial opportunity for Australian protein producers . The Pilbara is well positioned in terms of market proximity , port facilities and ready access to ( potential ) plentiful water from mine dewatering activities . The challenge for the region and for our Federal and State policymakers is how to encourage both miners and pastoralists to enter a new age of active cooperation that goes well
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