04
Sep
2024
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.
26
Aug
2024
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
Aug
2024
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.
19
Aug
2024
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.
23
Jul
2024
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.
17
Jun
2024
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).
14
May
2024
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.
06
May
2024
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
17
Apr
2024
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.
14
Mar
2024
Major critical minerals funding unlocks Northern Territory jobs and positions Australia as renewable energy superpower
The Albanese Government will provide up to $840 million (US$550 million) to help deliver Australia’s first combined rare earths mine and refinery in the Northern Territory, creating local jobs and securing Australia’s position as a renewable energ
22
Feb
2024
New NAIF toolkit to empower First Nations Australians
Minister for Northern Australia and Minister for Resources Madeleine King has released a new toolkit and guideline to support businesses applying for Northern Australian Infrastructure Facility (NAIF)&nbs
08
Feb
2024
Investment refocus to benefit Northern Australia
The Albanese Government is updating the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility’s (NAIF) investment mandate to better align national priorities to projects that deliver economic, social and community outcomes for northern communities.
10
Dec
2023
New Fitzroy River Bridge opens six months ahead of schedule
The New Fitzroy River Bridge in Western Australia’s Kimberley region has officially opened to traffic, more than six months ahead of schedule.
15
Nov
2023
CDU's City Campus stays cool under Darwin heat
The façade of Charles Darwin University’s new city campus is complete ahead of the wet season, capping off the building’s main protection against Darwin’s tropical heat and humidity.
02
Nov
2023
Boosting Northern Territory businesses with skilled workers delivery
The Albanese Government is working to address acute skills shortages in the Northern Territory, today announcing an extension to the existing migration agreement with the NT Government, benefitting over 280 employers across the territory.