01 Dec 2020
2020/21 program year update
The Northern Territory Government is currently unable to issue nominations under the General Skilled Migration program.
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30 Nov 2020
NT first in Australia to welcome back international students
The Territory Government is once again leading the nation on the COVID-19 rebound by being the first jurisdiction to welcome back international students.
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19 Nov 2020
Supporting local jobs: McArthur River Mine Mining Management Plan approved
Minister for Mining and Industry has approved McArthur River Mining amended Mining Management Plan 2020, enabling the continuation of mining activities and ongoing employment of around 1000 employees and contractors.
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19 Nov 2020
Roadhouse to Recovery Grants open today
A multi-million dollar scheme that provides Territory roadhouses and wayside inns up to $150,000 to improve their visitor experience opens today.
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03 Nov 2020
Battery Energy Storage System procurement begins
The Northern Territory Government knows that investing in renewables delivers clean, affordable and reliable energy for Territorians, attracts new private investment and creates more local jobs.
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21 Oct 2020
Growing our economy - another strong year in mineral exploration and production
The mineral production and exploration expenditure figures for 2019/20 have been released showing another strong year for the Territory mining sector.
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21 Oct 2020
Ongoing jobs and development through the NT’s largest agricultural land releases
Diversifying the Northern Territory economy is one way the Northern Territory Government is creating long term local jobs.
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09 Oct 2020
Diversifying our economy for more jobs - first hemp licence awarded
A huge milestone has been reached in the establishment of an industrial hemp industry in the Territory with the first commercial licence being awarded.
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07 Oct 2020
New and enhanced Territory Jobs Hub
The online Territory Jobs Hub has new features to simplify the recruitment process for local employers and and help job seekers return to work more quickly.
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30 Sep 2020
Boosting investment opportunities for Northern Australia
The Australian Government will turbo charge its investment program for northern Australia to make it easier for projects to receive funding and to generate economic development and jobs as the country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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04 Sep 2020
New taskforce to create jobs by attracting businesses and talent to Australia
International businesses will be lured to Australia and exceptional talent will be encouraged to call Australia home under a new initiative to ...
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02 Sep 2020
NAIF approves seventh deal in Northern Territory with loan to new gas and solar projects
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility is pleased to announce investment approval of its seventh project in the Northern Territory, with a $37 million loan to help construct new power generating facilities.
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26 Aug 2020
2020 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release: now open
Bidding is now open for the 2020 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release. Companies have the opportunity to bid on release areas until Tuesday 1 June 2021.
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10 Aug 2020
Darwin ship lift procurement begins
The ship lift project takes a huge step forward this week as the first stage of the procurement process for construction tenders begins.
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04 Aug 2020
Local Jobs Fund delivering more jobs for Territorians
Territory-based SPEE3D is the latest local business to benefit from the Local Jobs Fund, with a $2.75 million investment by the Northern Territory Government.
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30 Jul 2020
$3.5 million jobs boost for Alice Springs Asia Pacific Storage and Maintenance Facility
The Territory Government will inject a further $3.5 million in the Alice Springs Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage Maintenance Facility through the Local Jobs Fund - doubling the capacity of the facility and creating more local jobs.
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24 Jul 2020
NT propels into space
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments are teaming up to expand the Top End’s space sector, with a new agreement to maximise the Territory’s natural advantages to create jobs and grow the economy.
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23 Jul 2020
Major Territory mining project secures tenure with mineral leases
The Northern Territory Government has today offered the grant of mineral leases to Australian company Arafura Rare Earths Pty Ltd, paving the way for its proposed Nolans rare earths mine and processing plant in Central Australia.
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23 Jul 2020
Mapping the Future - Gunn Point investment opportunities
The Northern Territory Government has released the first in a series of Mapping the Future information products.
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20 Jul 2020
Territory Economic Reconstruction Commission first report
The Territory Economic Reconstruction Commission has released its first report to the Chief Minister, setting out immediate priorities to capitalise on the Territory’s competitive advantages, attract more private investment and create more local jobs.
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17 Jul 2020
NAIF loan to Charles Darwin University expansion receives full approval
Charles Darwin University’s expansion plans have moved forward, with the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility fully approving a loan up to $151.5 million to support the university’s growth.
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17 Jul 2020
Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility is extended by a further five years
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility will make further significant investment into the north after being granted a five year extension by the Australian Government.
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15 Jul 2020
Driving investment in the Territory’s resources - Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations grants announced
The Northern Territory Government is continuing to drive economic development through the latest round of Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations grants.
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13 Jul 2020
Turbocharging tourism: Nitmiluk mountain bike trails open for riders
Nitmiluk National Park is set to become the Top End’s mountain bike mecca, thanks to the completion of stage one of a bike trail network designed to capture the growing adventure tourism market.
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