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What is the ILC?

The Indigenous Land Corporation (ILC) is a Commonwealth statutory Authority with a seven member board, which is appointed by the Minister for Families, Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.

The Chairperson and at least four other members must be Indigenous.The Board makes all policy and land purchase decisions.

What the ILC does

The ILC's main functions are to assist Indigenous people to

• * acquire land, and
• * manage Indigenous-held land throughout Australia

These assist Indigenous people to achieve social, cultural, economic and environmental benefits for themselves and future generations.  www.ilc.gov.au
 

 

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Closing the Gap in real life outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians is a national priority and a national responsibility. All Australian governments, through the Council of Australian Governments, have set ambitious targets to reduce infant mortality, and improve life expectancy, employment and education. Central to Closing the Gap is a new partnership with Indigenous Australians, based on mutual respect, mutual resolve and mutual responsibility.

For more information visit www.indigenous.gov.au

 

 

The Australian Government is committed to ‘Closing the Gap’ for Indigenous Australians by improving their educational and economic status. The Government is demonstrating leadership by providing programs through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). DEEWR's NT Office delivers Early Childhood Development, Schooling, Skills, Employment and Workforce Development programs throughout the Northern Territory.  For further information visit www.deewr.gov.au

 

Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) has a vision for "a nation in which the First Australians are economically independent and an integral part of the economy".

Committed to assisting Indigenous Australians to build assets and wealth and fulfil their aspirations, IBA provides the opportunity for Indigenous Australians to purchase their own home, create and sustain a business and participate in investment partnerships.

For further information visit  www.iba.gov.au

 

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 The Desert Knowledge Australia Outback Business Networks Project connects businesses across nine regions of desert Australia and five industries; creative industries, local produce, mining services, sustainable building and tourism. The Project will strengthen the economy in regional areas by increasing business, expanding markets, generating cost savings and providing access to information and services for small and medium enterprises.  For further information please visit: www.desertknowledge.com.au

 

Enterprise Connect is an Australian Government initiative designed to boost productivity, improve innovation and increase the competitiveness of Australian small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).

The Remote Centre aims to help SMEs in the Northern Territory as well as remote regions of Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.

You may be eligible for a free, comprehensive business assessment. Want to know more?

Contact Enterprise Connect now on 131 791 or visit  www.enterpriseconnect.gov.au
 

 

 

IP Australia is the Australian Government agency responsible for administering patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeder's rights.

By encouraging increased innovation, investment and trade through the effective use of IP, IP Australia is making it possible for Australian businesses to establish and maintain globally competitive positions.

For further information visit www.ipaustralia.gov.au 
 

 

Tourism NT is responsible for encouraging and fostering the development of tourism in the Northern Territory.  As the statutory tourism authority of the Northern Territory Government we assist in the achievement of efficient tourism service delivery and encourage tourism investment for the continuing benefit of all Territorians.

Tourism NT works with three main partners and stakeholders to achieve these outcomes

Tourism industry partners who work with Tourism NT to market the destination interstate and overseas;
The travel industry that provides the necessary coordination for working with wholesalers, retail agents and airlines to facilitate the distribution of Territory travel products;
To provide policy and service delivery advice to the Minister for Tourism.

For more information visit www.tourismnt.com.au

 

Department of Business and Employment

 A key role of the Department of Business and Employment (DBE) is to support new and existing Territory businesses and develop a strong workforce to support economic growth. Developing the Indigenous labour force, through programs that engage business and industry in creating sustainable employment opportunities in regional and remote areas, is critical to the Northern Territory’s ongoing economic advancement.

For more information visit www.nt.gov.au/business

The Department of Planning and Infrastructure

The Department of Planning and Infrastructure’s Construction Division manages the design, procurement and construction of Northern Territory Government assets such as roads, schools and other public infrastructure.

We have a dedicated Indigenous Employment and Training Unit. Staff in the area assist local Indigenous people in gaining employment and training with contractors, work with contractors to encourage them to employ Indigenous people and are currently developing a department-wide Indigenous Employment and Training Policy.

www.nt.gov.au/dpi   www.nt.gov.au/infrastructure/construction/index.shtml
 

Depatment of Education and Training  www.det.nt.gov.au

Department of Local Government and Housing www.dlgh.nt.gov.au  www.housing.nt.gov.au/remotehousing

Department of Regional Development, Primary Industry, Fisheries and Resources  www.nt.gov.au/d  www.nt.gov.au/d/regional