Regional, Rural & Remote Coalition

Female farmer using smartphone The Regional, Rural, and Remote Communications Coalition (RRRCC) is a collective of 21 organisations dedicated to improving connectivity in the bush. Through awareness campaigns and direct advocacy, the RRRCC amplifies the voices of communities in regional, rural, and remote Australia.

About Us

Formed in 2016, the RRRCC aims to highlight the critical role of connectivity in regional, rural, and remote Australia. We advocate for continuous improvements in infrastructure, consumer safeguards, quality of service standards, and digital inclusion. The RRRCC actively engages in policy consultations and undertakes delegations to Canberra to advocate for equitable connectivity in regional, rural, and remote Australia.

Our Goals

Strategic Framework: Develop a national strategic framework and plan for future development and investment in regional, rural, and remote communications.

Affordable Services: Ensure affordable communications services for regional, rural, and remote Australia.

Equitable Access: Guarantee access to equitable voice and data services that meet minimum service standards.

Mobile Coverage Expansion: Continue programs to expand mobile coverage (both voice and data) and improve data speeds through increased capacity.

Connectivity and Digital Literacy: Fund and implement connectivity and digital literacy capacity building for people living in regional, rural, and remote.

Delegations

Canberra Delegation – March 2023

On March 28-29, 2023, RRRCC members organised a delegation in Canberra. We engaged with over 45 parliamentarians to address communication challenges in regional, rural, and remote areas. The delegation was met with positive and encouraging feedback from many of the parliamentarians they visited.

The RRRCC has outlined our goals and asks for 2023 in the RRRCC goals and asks – Canberra delegation 2023 brochure.

Virtual Delegation – October 2021

On October 22, 2021, the RRRCC members held a virtual delegation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We engaged with numerous parliamentarians to address communications issues in regional, rural, and remote areas, receiving a positive and encouraging response.

The RRRCC has outlined our goals and asks for 2021 in the RRRCC goals and asks – Virtual delegation 2021 brochure.

Canberra Delegation - September 2019

The Coalition produced the below updated documents to outline its goals to MPs and Senators during the delegation.

The RRRCC held over 25 meetings with Ministers, Shadow Ministers, Members and Advisors to keep regional communications on the national agenda.

Download: RRRCC goals document - 2019 Canberra delegation5.46 MB

Canberra Delegation - March 2017

Coalition members in front of Parliament House, Canberrs

On 20-21 March, 2017, members of the Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition formed a delegation in Canberra to meet with Parliamentarians and highlight issues with telecommunications in rural and regional areas. Collectively, the group met with more than 50 MPs and Senators. The delegation received a positive and encouraging response from many Parliamentarians they visited.

Read more about the delegation in this media release.

The Coalition produced the below documents to outline its goals to MPs and Senators during the delegation.

Download: RRRCC goals document - Canberra delegation1.29 MB

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