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Joint Press Conference - Broome, Western Australia
SUBJECTS: Northern Australia Ministerial Forum, illegal fishing, gas, industrial relations

04 September 2024

Interview

Housing, regional migration, trade and defence on the agenda at fourth Northern Australia Ministerial Forum

The Northern Australia Ministerial Forum met today in Broome, Yawuru Country, to discuss initiatives to support communities in the north, including opportunities for collaboration in housing and maximising trade and investment.

04 September 2024

Media release

Speech to the Developing Northern Australia conference
SUBJECTS: Northern Australia Action Plan, Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility, Indigenous Reference Group, Review of the NAIF Act, Gross Regional Product

26 August 2024

Speech

New plan to unlock growth in Northern Australia

The Federal Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Madeleine King has today launched the Albanese Government’s Northern Australia Action Plan 2024–2029.

26 August 2024

Media release

Interview with Kelly Gudgeon, ABC Pilbara
SUBJECTS: Developing Northern Australia Conference in Karratha, De Grey Mining's Hemi Gold Project, Our Future White Paper, Greenpeace protest over Woodside's Browse Joint Venture Gas Field proposal.

26 August 2024

Interview

Going for gold in the Pilbara

The Australian Government’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) is helping drive economic growth in Western Australia’s Pilbara region with a $150 million loan to De Grey Mining’s Hemi Gold Project.

26 August 2024

Media release

Independent review of the NAIF breaks ground

The Australian Government has today announced the commencement of an independent review into the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Act 2016.

19 August 2024

Media release

NAIF hits $2 billion investment mark supporting thousands of jobs

The Australian Government’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility’s (NAIF) has reached a significant investment milestone, with $2 billion invested in infrastructure projects across northern Australia. 

23 July 2024

Media release

Take-off for Cairns and Mackay Airports thanks to NAIF funding

Cairns and Mackay Airports will benefit from up to $155 million worth of expansions and upgrades thanks to a loan approved by the Australian Government’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF). 

17 June 2024

Media release

Doorstop - Kwinana South Bushfire Brigade
SUBJECTS: Stronger Communities Program, Nuclear power stations, Production tax credit incentive

08 June 2024

Interview

ABC Pilbara with Kelly Gudgeon
SUBJECTS: Tax credits for critical mining projects, Rio Tinto automated train derailment, The Pilbara Hydrogen Hub

21 May 2024

Interview

Securing Australia's critical minerals, exploration and processing industries

The Albanese Government is backing the emerging industries and sectors that will seize the economic opportunities, deliver well-paid jobs and secure a Future Made in Australia as the world shifts to a net zero economy.

14 May 2024

Media release

Transcript - Interview on Beef TV Rockhampton
SUBJECTS: Carbon capture and storage, Tracey Hayes re-appointment as NAIF Chair, Overhaul of the Environmental Protection and Conservation Act.

08 May 2024

Interview

Steaks high for Northern Australia at Beef Week

Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King will join Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Agriculture Minister Murray Watt and Minister for Regional Development Kristy McBain in Rockhampton for Beef Australia…

06 May 2024

Media release

Critical minerals funding helps deliver future made in Australia

The Albanese Government will support a further two major critical minerals projects in Queensland and South Australia, helping deliver the building blocks for a future made in Australia while creating hundreds of jobs and opportunities.…

17 April 2024

Media release