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Statement of Principles for Australian Innovation Precincts: Place-Based Partnerships Building on Competitive Strengths, 2018, Australian Government, Department of Industry, Innovation and Science.

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This Statement of Principles is intended to foster improved precinct development by clarifying the role of the Australian Government, and aligning and informing inter-related activities and future planning by businesses, the research and education sector, and governments at all levels who are seeking to develop precincts.

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Regional universities have a pivotal role to play in Australia’s City Deals, 2017, Caroline Perkins, The Conversation

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Regional universities are poised to play a pivotal role as the Australian government rolls out more City Deals. For the sake of national cohesion and prosperity, Australia cannot afford to leave entire regions and cities behind. Place-based economic development policies offer these communities the sort of hope that only a collaborative plan created from the bottom up can give. 

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