Kylie King has served as a councillor and recent former mayor of Albury City Council, former deputy chair of the Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO), and recent former chair of Regional Capitals Australia.
She also has a diverse background in broadcasting and corporate communications.
Announced by Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Kristy McBain, Ms King joins a network of RDA chairs nationwide who will play a pivotal role in driving growth and development in their regions.
“I congratulate new and returning RDA chairs, who will work closely with their community, local businesses and all levels of government to drive growth and development in their regions,” the minister said.
“With more than $117 million from the Australian Government set to flow across all of the RDA committees over the next five years, it is an exciting time for the new and returning chairs, as they’ll have the opportunity to work with their members to set the future agendas for their RDAs.”
Ms King has a strong record of regional leadership, having led delegations at Parliament House, participated in a Ministerial Regional Roundtable to advise government on key regional issues, contributed to the Department of Infrastructure’s National Urban Policy Consultative Forum, and served as a member of the Federal Peak Body Alliance for Regionalisation.
She has also been a panellist at two Regional Australia Institute – Regions Rising National Summits.
“It is an honour and a privilege to be offered the role of chair of RDA Murray. I’m passionate about playing my part in driving economic growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship in our Murray region to ensure our communities thrive and prosper.
“Through the RDA Murray committee, and informed by local knowledge on the ground, I hope to lead meaningful engagement across all three spheres of government to ensure strategies, policies, and investments deliver great outcomes for our region.”
Kylie will take over as chair from April 1, following the tenure of outgoing chair Mary Hoodless, who has successfully led the organisation for the past seven years.
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