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Danala opens as the future of higher education in Darwin

It’s an important day for higher education in the Northern Territory with the official opening of Danala, the new Charles Darwin University Education and Community Precinct campus.

05 October 2024

Media release

NAIF Board appointments for a future made in Northern Australia

The Australian Government has today announced six reappointments and one new appointment to the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) Board to help drive infrastructure investments across the north.

27 September 2024

Media release

Work getting underway on Queensland's biggest ever social and affordable housing project

Work is planned to start next week on Queensland’s biggest ever social and affordable housing project, jointly funded by the Albanese and Miles Labor Governments.

19 September 2024

Media release

Doorstop, Darwin
SUBJECTS: Economic development in the Northern Territory, Beetaloo Sub-basin, Middle Arm.

18 September 2024

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Interview with ABC Radio Darwin
SUBJECTS: NT Resources Week, Middle Arm Project, NT AFL team.

18 September 2024

Transcript

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

04 September 2024

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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

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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

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