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$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

Transcript - radio interview - ABC Regional (WA), Drive with Peter Barr
SUBJECTS: The expansion of Port Hedland, regional infrastructure

22 February 2023

Interview

Northern Australia minister visit to flood-ravaged WA

Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King has visited Broome and Fitzroy Crossing to meet with affected community members and see first-hand the damage caused by last month’s flooding, accompanied by the Member for Durack,…

02 February 2023

Media release

Transcript - Minister Madeleine King interview with ABC Pilbara
Subjects: Critical minerals, Northern Australia, infrastructure facility, hastings technology, rare earths, international investment.

18 January 2023

Interview

Support for WA rare earths project to boost jobs and commitment to net zero

The Australian Government’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) will increase support to the Yangibana Rare Earths Project in Western Australia’s Gascoyne Region.

17 January 2023

Media release

Historical mine finds old gold in Central Queensland

The Australian Government’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) will provide $66 million to reinvigorate an abandoned historical Central Queensland gold mine.

17 January 2023

Media release

Kimberley flood rebuild will be done with Aboriginal groups

As the floodwaters from ex-tropical cyclone Ellie begin to recede, the enormous scope of work that will be required to support Kimberley communities in the months and years ahead is becoming clear.



11 January 2023

Opinion piece

Temporary changes to heavy vehicle access ensures essential goods reach WA and NT

The Australian, Western Australian and South Australian Governments have worked with the heavy vehicle industry to ensure that recent flooding does not cut off North West Australian communities from food and essential supplies.

05 January 2023

Media release

Two new junctions to be delivered on the Wimmera Highway

Upgrades on the Wimmera Highway near Naracoorte, including two new junctions, will start on Monday 9 January 2023, improving road safety and freight productivity.

03 January 2023

Media release