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Look West Jobs and Prosperity Strategy
A targeted strategy to deliver major projects, expand skills training and grow key sectors to strengthen the economy.
Rural Initiative - Draft Guidance
Using a rural perspective in policymaking helps ensure government initiatives support economic growth in both rural and urban communities.
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