The Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) is an Australian Government-backed specialist finance provider for farmers and farm-related small businesses.
Our loan programs encourage the long-term strength, resilience and profitability of Australian farm businesses.
Our vision is a stronger regional Australia through thriving regions.
We were established under the Regional Investment Corporation Act 2018 (RIC Act)
Our head office was established in Orange NSW in January 2019.
What we do
Our purpose is to provide loans that support the long-term strength, resilience and profitability of Australian farm businesses.
Our key function is to administer farm business loans.
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Our reporting obligations
We are a corporate Commonwealth entity under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act). We meet the reporting obligations detailed in this and other legislation.
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Who we are
Our people and our board work to ensure the fair, ethical and timely delivery of our loans.
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Our board
We are governed by an independent board in accordance with the RIC Act.
Organisational structure
Appointments made under the Regional Investment Corporation Act 2018
| Name | Role | Appointment Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce King | Chief Executive Officer | 13 December 2018 |
| Karen Smith-Pomeroy | Chair of the Board | 25 March 2020 |
| Lucia Cade | Member of the Board | 29 March 2018 |
| Mark Lewis | Member of the Board | 29 March 2018 |
| Prue Bondfield | Member of the Board | 20 April 2018 |
| Sharon Starick | Member of the Board | 4 April 2019 |
Contact us
Ask us a question or send us your feedback through our online contact form.
Contact our call centre on 1800 875 675.