Council calls for urgent review of Remote Australia Employment Service decision

Oct 22, 2025

Our Council, together with neighbouring Regional Councils, has written to the Australian Government calling for an urgent review of the decision not to approve our applications to deliver the Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) in our regions. We believe our Councils — as locally based, majority Aboriginal-led organisations with deep community connections and a proven […]

Our Council, together with neighbouring Regional Councils, has written to the Australian Government calling for an urgent review of the decision not to approve our applications to deliver the Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) in our regions.

We believe our Councils — as locally based, majority Aboriginal-led organisations with deep community connections and a proven record in supporting employment and training — are best placed to deliver real outcomes for our people.

Read our full joint letter below, outlining our concerns and call for a fair and transparent review process.

Link – Full joint letter