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Infrastructure boost for Indian Ocean Territories

Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands will get more support for infrastructure following the successful passage of legislation to expand the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF).

22 June 2023

Media release

Putting First Nations communities in our north on the map

First Nations communities are using traditional knowledge to assist in the mapping of Country in Northern Australia.

21 June 2023

Media release

Doorstop at Geoscience Australia, Canberra
SUBJECTS: Launch of critical minerals strategy, power prices, WA cultural heritage laws, Voice to parliament.

20 June 2023

Interview

Seizing the opportunities for Australia's critical minerals

Australia’s new Critical Minerals Strategy sets out a vision to grow our critical minerals wealth, create Australian jobs in mining and manufacturing, strengthen global clean energy supply chains, and support the world to…

20 June 2023

Media release

Transcript - interview - ABC Radio Kimberley Broome, Breakfast with Vanessa Mills
SUBJECTS: Northern Australia Ministerial Forum, WA economic development, the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF), housing shortage, labour shortage, Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) zone

09 June 2023

Interview

Agriculture, biosecurity and disaster resilience the focus of Northern Australia Ministerial Forum

Opportunities to strengthen Northern Australia’s agriculture and biosecurity sectors, including identifying priorities for disaster resilience in the north were discussed at today’s Northern Australia Ministerial Forum in…

08 June 2023

Media release

New CDU campus leaves its mark on Darwin's skyline

Structural works for Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new $250 million Education and Community Precinct is now complete, with a ceremony to be held on site today to mark the milestone.

08 June 2023

Media release

Transcript - TV interview - Afternoon Briefing with Greg Jennett, ABC News 24
SUBJECTS: Climate change compact with the US, government loans to American investors, lithium exports.

25 May 2023

Interview

$66 million for Northern Territory infrastructure loans

The Australian Government’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) and the Northern Territory Government are investing up to $66.7 million into a new loan program for businesses looking to deliver small-scale projects…

24 May 2023

Media release

Budget 2023-24: Budget promotes energy security and low-carbon future

The Albanese Government’s second Budget lays the foundations for a stronger future by taking further steps to help Australia capitalise on the transformation to cleaner, cheaper energy and promote energy security.

09 May 2023

Media release

One step closer to commercial tropical rock oyster industry for WA

A commercially viable tropical oyster industry for northern Western Australia is one step closer, thanks to aquaculture research that has successfully produced oysters that are on track to being restaurant size and quality.

26 April 2023

Media release

Perdaman breaks ground on $6 billion Pilbara Urea Project

The Australian and Western Australian governments have welcomed the start of construction at Perdaman's $6 billion Pilbara urea project - the first new gas manufacturing project in the Pilbara in more than a decade.

26 April 2023

Media release

Speech to CEDA - The future of Australia's resources sector and Northern Australia

I would like to begin by acknowledging the Turrbal and Jagera people – the traditional custodians of the lands we are meeting on today.

I want to pay my respects to their elders past, present, and emerging.

19 April 2023

Speech

Interview - ABC Radio Kimberley - Mornings with Eddie Williams

EDDIE WILLIAMS, HOST: And there could soon be billions of dollars in extra money available to support infrastructure projects in the north with the Federal Government looking to expand NAIF, the Northern Australia Infrastructure…

23 March 2023

Interview

Advancing Northern Australia infrastructure development

The Albanese Government is advancing its commitment to support economic infrastructure across Northern Australia.

22 March 2023

Media release