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Northern Territory

Indigenous Enterprise & Frontier Growth

The Northern Territory represents one of Australia's greatest untapped economic frontiers. Rich in natural resources, Indigenous enterprise, and strategic defence positioning, the NT is central to Australia's north-Asia engagement.

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$28B
GDP Contribution
1.5% of national GDP
250K
Population
30% Indigenous
Active Partnerships
via WSANDN platform
Trades
Skills Gap Priority
highest demand sector
Sector Focus

Key Sectors in NT

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Indigenous Enterprise

Australia's largest Indigenous economic development program.

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Defence & Security

RAAF Darwin and Pine Gap — strategic national assets.

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Resources & Energy

Oil, gas, uranium and critical minerals.

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Tourism

Uluru, Kakadu — iconic global tourism destinations.

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Agriculture

Cattle grazing on 44% of NT land.

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Construction

Major infrastructure investment across the Top End.

Strategic Priorities
01Indigenous Enterprise
02Defence & Security
03Resources & Energy
04Tourism
05Agriculture
06Construction
Economic Opportunity

Partnership Opportunities

$6.4B
Indigenous Business
sector potential
$1.7B
Defence Spend
annual in NT
14
Resource Projects
projects under review
Open
Partner Applications
priority: Indigenous