Office of Northern Australia
The Office of Northern Australia (ONA) leads northern Australia agenda initiatives and policy.
The office is a branch in our department’s Northern Australia and Major Projects Division. We report to the Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia and the Assistant Minister for Northern Australia.
Our role and responsibilities
Our work includes:
- coordinating implementation of the Our North Our Future: White Paper on Developing Northern Australia
- coordinating operational support for the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility
- providing policy advice and engaging stakeholders across the north
Advisory group
The Northern Australia Indigenous Reference Group advises the government on priorities for northern Australia development. The group brings together representatives from across the north.
Joint Standing Committee
The Joint Standing Committee on Northern Australia conducts inquiries into northern development for Parliament or Ministers.
Our partners
Our office works closely with our department, other governments and agencies. Key partners:
- Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia
- Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility
Our offices
- Head office: Level 1, Development House, 76 The Esplanade, Darwin NT 0800
- Townsville office: 155 Hugh Street, Currajong QLD 4812
- Cairns office: Level 7, Citi Central, 46-48 Sheridan Street, Cairns QLD 4870
- Brisbane office: 100 Creek Street, Brisbane 4000
- Canberra office: Industry House, 10 Binara Street, Canberra ACT 2600
Progress reports
- Minister’s fifth Annual Statement to Parliament 2020
- Minister's fourth Annual Statement to Parliament 2019
- Minister's third Annual Statement to Parliament 2018
- White Paper Implementation Report 2018
- Minister's second Annual Statement to Parliament 2017
- White Paper Implementation Report 2017
- Minister's first Annual Statement to Parliament 2016
Statements and agreements
- Development Statement for Northern Australia
- Defence Statement for Northern Australia
- Northern Australia Indigenous Development Accord
Meeting communiqués
- Communiqué December 2019: Ministerial Forum on Northern Development
- Communiqué November 2018: Ministerial Forum on Northern Development
- Communiqué April 2018: Ministerial Forum on Northern Development
- Communiqué September 2017: Ministerial Forum on Northern Development
Read more
Connect with us
- Subscribe to the Our North Our Future newsletter
- Follow #developingnorthernaustralia on Twitter and LinkedIn
Contact us
- Email northernaustralia [at] industry.gov.au
- Phone 08 8923 4410
- Mail GPO Box 2013, Canberra, ACT, 2601
Last updated: 6 May 2021
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