Northern Territory Government

DefenceNT is calling for local businesses to participate in a delegation to the Avalon Australian International Airshow. The airshow takes place in Geelong from 25 – 30 March and is a major international exposition that showcases Australia’s aviation, aerospace and defence industries. If you would like to nominate your business or know more, please contact defencent@nt.gov.au. Image: LACW Aiesha White-Kratz, Defence Imagery

Do you know a stand-out local business serving the defence industry?  Nominations for the Chief Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Defence Industry are now open. There are three categories: ·        Excellence in the Defence Industry Award – Large Business ·        Excellence in the Defence Industry Award – Small Business ·        Excellence in the Defence Industry Award – Indigenous Business The awards recognise and honour businesses making exceptional contributions to the Northern Territory’s defence capability and capacity. Nominations close on 29 March. For more information and to nominate, visit: https://lnkd.in/gXmUzgUx. Image: CPL Janet Pan, Defence Imagery

Northern Australia’s defence industry capability is on show once again as part of NT Defence Week 2025. Held from 28 April to 2 May, in Darwin in the Northern Territory, NT Defence Week provides an opportunity for visiting industry representatives and investors to engage with businesses delivering defence projects across Northern Australia. The theme for 2025 is “uplifting industry across the north to meet future capability demand of the ADF.” NT Defence Week will also incorporate the Northern Australia Defence Summit, which will be held on Tuesday 29 April and Wednesday 30 April. The Summit is a policy driven conference, which will hear from speakers including Ministers, Defence personnel, industry, academics, and strategic analysts. For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gXmUzgUx.   Image credit: LSIS Iggy Roberts, Defence Australia Image Library

Nominations are closing for the 2025 First Circles Leadership Program. Calling on emerging leaders from remote communities across the Territory. Build your leadership skills, get involved in decision making and make a difference in your community. Go to https://lnkd.in/gyrM94Pw to nominate. Nominations close 31 January 2025.

Exciting news for the Northern Territory and the global energy transition! ASX-listed Arafura Rare Earths Ltd (Arafura) is making significant strides in developing one of the world's largest undeveloped Neodymium and Praseodymium (NdPr) resources at the Nolans Project. Located just 130km north of Alice Springs, Nolans will be Australia’s first integrated rare earths mine and processing facility. These critical minerals are essential for permanent magnets used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, robotics, and consumer electronics, all key components driving the shift to cleaner, greener energy solutions. The NT Government welcomes the Commonwealth Government’s $200 million investment commitment through the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, ensuring the Nolans Project plays a central role in supporting the global energy transition. The long-term benefits for the Northern Territory and the Alice Springs region are immense: the 38+ year mine life will deliver economic and social benefits, including 600 construction jobs and 350+ operational jobs. The Nolans Project is projected to meet ~4% of the global demand for NdPr and will be a transformational project of national significance. 

The Northern Territory Government is helping our small businesses grow by cutting payroll tax. If your business pays less than $2.5 million in wages each year, you may be eligible for the Northern Territory Government’s Payroll tax waiver. To register, you need to notify the Territory Revenue office between 1 January and 30 June 2025. Find out more and register at https://lnkd.in/g35bcPru

A number of Northern Territory Government offices will close over the coming Christmas and New Year period. Dates vary, for more information visit https://lnkd.in/ggW5XRWG or call 8999 5511.

Are you passionate about the agricultural industry and want to play a key role in driving market growth and development?   The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is looking for a dynamic professional to manage and facilitate strategic trade and market development activities for agricultural commodities across the Northern Territory.   The position will close to applicants Monday December 16. To apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gqtd5A4V

CDU's researchers and students will work more closely and consistently with the Australian Defence Force (Defence Australia) in areas including drone trials, heat stress research and vocational training. The deeper collaboration is part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) we've signed with the ADF, serving as a formal statement of intent for enduring cooperation between our two organisations. We've also formed a working group to manage activities, and a senior leaders' steering group to drive cooperation. This will create more opportunities for our researchers and students, and a stronger CDU and ADF. Our thanks to Brigadier Douglas Pashley, Commander 1 Brigade; Group Captain Jim Collisson, Director Regional Air Domain Posture – North; Lieutenant Colonel Adrian Walker, Chief of Staff to Commander 1 Brigade; and Commanders Chelsea Livingstone and Johnathon Jerrett, Executive Officers HMAS Coonawarra, for joining us at our Casuarina Campus.

The NT Government is hosting information forums on the draft Territory Coordinator bill. Join us to find out more and have your say on the draft bill. Forums will be held in Katherine, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs and Nhulunbuy. For more information and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/gH3NiDPp