The Hon Madeleine King MP

Good afternoon everyone. 

I too, want to start by acknowledging the traditional custodians and owners of the land in which we are today. 

Construction of a globally significant rare earths project has now commenced in the heart of the nation. 

Thank you, Craig and good afternoon, everyone.

It is wonderful to be back in Mparntwe (Alice Springs)

The Albanese Government has secured the long-term future of the $7 billion Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF), ensuring it will continue to invest in jobs and opportunities across the north for a further decade.

A new Study Hub in Kununurra will help more young people in Western Australia’s Kimberly region to access higher education without the need to leave the community.

The Albanese Government’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has reached a $3 billion milestone for investing in jobs, communities and opportunities across the north.

The Albanese Government is supporting more social and affordable housing in Townsville.

The Albanese Government is helping provide more student accommodation in Darwin to support continued growth for Charles Darwin University (CDU) and to ease local housing pressures.

Federal, state and territory ministers for Northern Australia have met for the Northern Australia Ministerial Forum in Larrakia Country, Darwin, to discuss ways to build a strong Northern Australia, including issues on fuel security,…