​On Sunday 20 February 2011, an industry opportunity forum was held at the Darwin Convention Centre.

Over 350 local business representatives were in attendance and they received an update on current status and future milestones in relation to the INPEX Ichthys and Marine Supply Base major projects.

What was covered?

  • Darwin’s future - A future oil and gas hub that will leverage economic development
  • INPEX Ichthys project - Current status and future milestones
  • Workforce projections and planning presentation 
  • Panel with representatives from INPEX, Skills Australia:
    • NT industry engagement - successful engagement
    • Promoting and developing NT business capabilities
    • Growing the Territory’s manufacturing industry
    • Skills forecast for Australia - with major projects on stream around the nation, what might future demand be and what could be the impact on Territory businesses; attraction and retention.

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