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Eighty per cent of Australia’s land
mass is classified as remote.
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It is home to just three per cent of
the nation’s population.
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A significant amount of Australia’s
export income is derived from the area.
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It has a high proportion of small
businesses per capita.
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Residents have poorer health
outcomes and lower education
and employment levels.
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The wealth potential is enormous,
especially in tourism, agriculture
and minerals.
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Geographical barriers present
unique challenges – and costs – to
communicating, conducting business
and delivering services.
FEATURES
OF REMOTE
AUSTRALIA