Growing the Territory. A Territory Government Initiative
Growing the Territory. A Territory Government Initiative
Territorians who want to work on the multi-billion dollar Ichthys LNG Project will now be able to visit a one-stop-shop to find out how to get a job constructing the onshore facilities.
Media Release | Read more on the JKC Shopfront
Since 2001, infrastructure spending has grown by 252% and injected $10 billion into building the Territory and stimulating the economy.
Budget 2012 delivers a $1.3 billion infrastructure spend, including $340 million for housing, $260 million for roads and $111 million to continue upgrading Territory hospitals.
Since the beginning of the global financial crisis, a record $5.9 billion in infrastructure has been invested by the Territory Government to support jobs and the economy, supporting nearly 13 000 new jobs for Territorians.
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Budget 2012 delivers a high infrastructure spend of $1.3 billion to support business as private investment begins to flow back into the Territory economy.
This includes $607 million for the capital works program; $380 million for the Power and Water Corporation’s infrastructure program; $217 million for the repairs and maintenance program; and $73 million for capital and repairs and maintenance grants.
Media Release | Read more on the infrastructure investment
Two recent reports have forecast a surge for the Territory’s economy on the back of major projects.
As the benefits from major projects begin to flow through the economy, the Territory’s forecasted economic growth has been upgraded to 4.4% over five years in Deloitte Access Economics' March Quarter 2012 Business Outlook.
Media Release | Read more on the reports
The Territory Government has announced it will establish a taskforce to help cut red tape and make it easier for businesses to operate in the Territory.
The taskforce, which will report to the Northern Territory Treasurer, will include key business representatives and be tasked with indentifying ways to streamline government approval processes.
Media Release | Read more on the taskforce
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The NT Government aims to substantially increase the number of early childhood qualified teachers over the next several years, and is encouraging early childhood educators to use this scholarship program.
Read more on the scholarship program
Four grants of up to $5000 each are available to support events held during Adult Learners' Week, 1 - 8 September 2012.
Read more about Adult Learners' Week grants.
October Business Month is the Northern Territory's premier business event of the year.
Sponsorship opportunities are now available for your business to showcase its products or services across the Territory.
Read more on October Business Month
The NT Training Awards are the Department of Business and Employment's (DBE) annual premier event recognising training excellence and achievements by Territory businesses, training organisations, apprentices, trainees, trainers and students.
Read more on the NT Training Awards
The NT Employer Incentive Scheme provides financial assistance to eligible employers who employ additional apprentices and trainees in the Territory.
Read more on the Employer Incentive Scheme
The Development One Stop Shop is a new online service that allows developers and the general public to access information about both the development application process and current applications.
Read more on the Development One Stop Shop
Growing the Territory is a Northern Territory Government initiative designed to ensure the Territory is prepared with the infrastructure and services to meet its needs for today, tomorrow and the future.
In the next 20 years the economic output of the Territory is forecast to grow by more than 200%. Planning has started to meet the demands for power, water, new roads and other infrastructure that increased population will place upon the Territory.
