Connectivity and infrastructure: Access to international, national and regional markets (including supply chain infrastructure and digital capacity).
Regional employment and business: Comparative advantage and business competitiveness boosted by clustering, R&D and a strategic regional vision.
Human capital and skills: Adaptable and educated workforces supported by further and higher education facilities.
Sustainable (economically, environmentally and socially) communities and population: supporting liveability, natural resources, opportunities and jobs.
Effective cross-sectoral and intergovernmental partnerships and integrated regional planning: collaborative approaches provided by regional leadership, shared goals and including the Aboriginal community.
