Northern Australia news
Investing in northern Australia over the next 5 years
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6 May 2021
Our next 5 year plan and budget measures for developing northern Australia will support the Australian Government’s JobMaker Plan by driving job creation and industry growth.
Outcomes from the NAIF review
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9 December 2020
The Statutory Review found the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility is successfully driving investment in northern Australia, and makes recommendations to build on this success.
Outcomes from the 2020 Developing Northern Australia conference
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2 December 2020
Our Ministers outlined priorities for the northern Australia development agenda at this year’s conference in Rockhamption, Queensland.
Fourth Ministerial Forum on Northern Development
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12 December 2019
Ministers discussed ways to stimulate economic opportunities and create jobs in northern Australia at a forum in Katherine, Northern Territory.
Fourth Annual Statement on Developing Northern Australia
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27 November 2019
Minister Canavan reported progress and key achievements on the government’s northern Australia agenda in a statement to Parliament.
Technology delivers results for the north
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27 November 2019
Geoscientific data and technology is supporting water infrastructure, investment and innovation in the north. Dr James Johnson, CEO Geoscience Australia, explains.
Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility: have your say
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8 November 2019
The government is seeking public submissions to inform the review of the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility.
Unlocking new agriculture investment in the north
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23 September 2019
This month the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia announced a new project in partnership with PwC and Austrade.
Northern Australia front and centre at strategic partnership
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9 August 2019
The Northern Australia Strategic Partnership, part of the Council of Australian Governments, met in North Queensland to discuss the northern economic development agenda.
Developing Northern Australia Conference wrap up
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23 July 2019
The Office of Northern Australia exchanged ideas at the 4th Developing Northern Australian Conference 2019 in Karratha, WA.
New map of Northern Australia
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11 July 2019
We’re launching a new map to inform business, policy and program decisions in Northern Australia.
Communiqué from the Ministerial Forum on Northern Development
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8 November 2018
The third Ministerial Forum on Northern Development has today mapped out a joint approach to grow our northern tourism and defence industries sectors.
Third Annual Statement on Developing Northern Australia
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17 October 2018
Minister Canavan has made the third Annual Statement to Parliament on developing Northern Australia.
Research funding round now open
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7 August 2018
The Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australian (CRCNA) is now calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for funding to support collaborative research.
Local council looks beyond mining
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7 August 2018
For the Queensland city of Mackay and surrounding areas, it’s become important to plan for a future beyond mining.
New port for WA’s Carnarvon Basin
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7 August 2018
Initial dredging work is about to begin on a new port and supply base in the Western Australian town of Onslow.
Aboriginal business shares culture
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7 August 2018
Tourism operators like Ted Hall from the Kimberleys, are sharing their culture and knowledge of Northern Australia with visitors from around the globe.
Bigger labour pool for businesses
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7 August 2018
Workers from Pacific island countries can now be employed in regional and remote northern Australian businesses for up to three years under the new Pacific Labour Scheme.
Roads, roads, roads
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7 August 2018
Travel and trade in the north is becoming easier, with 31 of the 37 projects committed to under the government’s $700 million Northern Australia roads programs now approved.