Investing in the Territory

With a highly skilled workforce and modern infrastructure, the Territory is an ideal place to invest and do business. The Territory’s resources sector – with ongoing major developments in mining, and oil and gas – continues to expand at an ever-quickening pace, contributing to the region’s growing economy.

The Territory’s workforce has the specialist skills needed to help deliver and supply major developments across the region. From major mining operations to multi-billion dollar oil and gas projects, this workforce continues to grow and provide support to local, interstate and international-scale projects.

All this is backed up by world class infrastructure. The Port of Darwin is strategically positioned as Australia’s northern gateway to important Asian markets and is the only port between Townsville and Fremantle with full access to multi-modal transport services to handle Australia’s growing trade. These transport services, which are connected to an expansive business park and a comprehensive road and rail network, continue to open up opportunities in the Asian region.

Put simply, opportunity is what sets the Northern Territory apart. With a government that can offer certainty to major developers, the region is an ideal place to invest and do business. Just look at the type of major projects rolling out in the region, such as the multi-billion Ichthys gas development, to get a glimpse of what is to come.

You can find out more about investing in the Top End by calling the Asian Engagement, Trade and Investment Division of the Department of Business (Ph: 08-8946 9555 (domestic) or +61 8 8946 9555 (international)).