Modern Australian

Cities policy goes regional

  • Written by Leonie Pearson, Adjunct Associate, University of Canberra

Cities policy in Australia has historically had a clear focus on the largest state capitals, but there are signs this is changing. Recent City Deals and smart cities funding shows that five of the six City Deals now in place are regional, and 55% of Smart Cities and Suburbs Program funding also went to regional cities. On the evidence so far,...