Submissions

Oct 2021 – It is FRRR’s firm belief that access to reliable telecommunications in remote, rural and regional Australia is fundamental for communities to thrive. As an organisation that operates from a regional base and through our daily interactions with these community groups across Australia, FRRR is aware that lack of accessibility and reliability in telecommunication options is…

May 2020 – FRRR has made a submission to the Senate Finance and Public Administration Committees’ inquiry into lessons to be learned in relation to the preparation and planning for, response to and recovery efforts following the 2019-20 bushfire season.

Apr 2019 – In reviewing close to 800 grant applications across rural, regional and remote Australia per year, FRRR is able to see first-hand the innovative proposals presented by these communities in seeking to address mental health and wellbeing challenges in their communities.

Apr 2018 – In this submission, FRRR encourages the Senate Economics Reference Committee to consider the important role that Government has in responding to a broad spectrum of grassroots and community identified needs and opportunities, at scale.

Aug 2017 – In August 2017, FRRR had the opportunity to submit a response to the Tax Deductible Gift Recipient Reform Opportunities discussion paper in an effort to create a simpler and more accessible system to enable the charitable and philanthropic sectors to grow and continue to support a more prosperous and equitable nation..

Aug 2017 – In August 2017, FRRR had the opportunity to contribute to an independent review of rural, regional and remote education, with recommendations to be put forward to Government. This report is a summary of our submission to the Review.