Welcome to Australia’s Northern Territory
The Territory, as we call ourselves, is a place as unique as the investment potential, with a willingness and attitude that creates opportunities and discovers new horizons. Our strategic location, abundant natural resources, enabling infrastructure, skilled and scalable workforce underpins the Northern Territory’s ambitious growth agenda.
With globally significant reserves of natural gas and mineral deposits, including critical minerals, and some of the highest irradiance levels in the world, the Territory is central to Australia and the region’s future low-emission energy needs.
Australia’s Northern Territory...where your future begins.
Supporting the energy transition
We’re an emerging leader in supporting the transition to renewable energy resources and we’re at the forefront of Australia’s hydrogen industry.
Abundance of natural resources
We have globally significant reserves of natural gas, base and critical minerals deposits, and the highest irradiance levels in the world.
We are driving a growth agenda
We have a proven record of delivering major projects and look to partner with like-minded investors that drive economic and sustainable outcomes.
A committment to infrastructure development
We are investing in world-class infrastructure that will enable investment and major project development to support the needs of tomorrow.
Our diverse sectors
Minerals
Australia’s Northern Territory is rich in mineral commodities and is a long-standing resources supplier to world markets. The Territory has prospectivity for 17 international critical minerals.
Energy
The Northern Territory is at the forefront of Australia’s energy transition with upstream and downstream opportunities in natural gas, large scale solar, hydrogen, CCUS/CCS and renewable energy technologies.
Defence
The Northern Territory is a critical sustainment and world class training hub for the Australia Defence Force and allied partners.
Space
The Northern Territory Government is committed to accelerating growth in the Territory’s space industry and capabilities - connecting Territory industry with the Australian and global space economy.
Tourism
Australia’s Northern Territory is a destination with spectacular natural landscapes, rich Aboriginal culture and an abundance of history, attracting increasing numbers of visitors from around the world.
Agribusiness
The Territory’s agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector produces clean, safe and natural products in pristine environments and continues to grow through expansion and diversification.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia Project
Creating a world-class national gallery celebrating the artistic traditions and cultural expressions of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Territory infrastructure loans
$66.7 million funding for infrastructure-led projects, supported by NAIF.
Latest news and insights
Global mining giant invests in Tennant Mining
Global investment strengthens Tennant Creek’s mining future.
Territory start-up lands 1.5m backing for video game
Territory start-up Salty Games receives funding for a livestock video game which brings cattle station to life.
Arnhem Space Centre to be base for French rockets
French rockets set to launch from Territory’s Arnhem Space Centre in 2026.