Strengths and opportunities
A series of immediate rebound initiatives are proposed that harness the Territory’s competitive advantages and make the most of opportunities. Now is the time to be decisive, brave and bold while playing to our strengths and natural advantages.
Change the way government does business to build on the agility demonstrated through the coronavirus (COVID-19) response
Establish a Territory Economic Reconstruction Commission along with dedicated expert advice and support teams
Consolidating Darwin as a National Resilience Centre to support emergency response and resilience activities both in Australia and the region
Supporting our tourism industry to rebuild and grow
Getting advanced investment projects across the line, including development of financing strategies that can harness external sources of capital to support new investments
Major project coordinator
Strategic investments to advance the Territory’s potential as a clean energy, advanced manufacturing hub
Early investment in critical enabling infrastructure
Ship Lift and Marine Industry Park
Charles Darwin University Darwin City Campus
National Aboriginal Art Gallery in Alice Springs
Supporting the creative industries sector to become more sustainable with a focus on growing the textile and live music elements
Develop and enhance medical and medical research facilities in the Territory
Skills development and training to ensure a capable and future ready workforce
Supporting Traditional Owners and land councils to progress the development of projects in their communities and on their land
Aftercare for existing projects
Water security for our environment, for drinking, growing and making
Building economic opportunities in the delivery of human services to achieve better outcomes in Aboriginal communities
Realising the potential for expanded agricultural development in food and fibre
Establishing regional fresh produce supply chains to maximise returns and scope processing opportunities to capture value
Supporting the pastoral industry to remain resilient in an environment of a highly variable climate and market conditions
Support ongoing development of the resources sector by continuing to support geological exploration
Creating a knowledge-based industry precinct around secure data centres linked with undersea cable networks
Advancing new industries including renewables, marine services and space
Preparing for the world to rebound by refining trade market engagement strategies
Mobilising a displaced workforce to protect key Territory assets
Growing the Territory’s population to support new and existing industries and create jobs through additional demand for goods and services