The Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade has been established to support the government’s priority of achieving a $40 billion economy by 2030 through the growth of sustainable and competitive industries. Find out more about us.
What we are doing
2024 NT Rural Women’s Award Winner announced
Congratulations to this year’s NT Rural Women’s Award winner, Tanya Egerton, with her project ‘The Remote Op Shop Project’ focusing on the expansion of support to First Nations women who run Remote Op Shops in north Australia.
NT Racing and Wagering Commission nominations now open
Nominations are now being sought for appointment to the NT Racing and Wagering Commission.
Territory's Biggest Exploration Event Celebrates 25 years
More than 300 delegates are expected to attend the Northern Territory Government’s flagship exploration event, the Annual Geoscience Exploration Seminar (AGES) in Alice Springs later this month.
Women’s Leadership Network hosts inspiring event
The Women’s Leadership Network (WLN) and the Northern Australia Capacity and Response Network (NAPCaRN) recently hosted Tracey Sawyer, founder of Testigo Africa and Tina Haywood, First Nations mentor and author.
Smart Energy Solution
Ti Tree Food Barn, north of Alice Springs, used a government grant for a solar system, cutting energy costs significantly.
Primary producer freight subsidy assistance
Primary producers and non-profit organisations (NPO’s) who have recently been affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan and associated flooding can apply to access grant funding to support recovery efforts.
Celebrating the achievements of the Territory’s apprentices and trainees
The Territory Government is getting Territorians work ready as we continue to grow our economy to $40 billion by 2030.
2024 NT Rural Women’s Awards Finalists
The Northern Territory finalists of the 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award have been announced, recognising 4 exceptional women and their projects with the NT winner to be selected at an event in Parliament House in early April.
$500,000 in Recreational Fishing Grants up for grabs
The 2024 Northern Territory Recreational Fishing Grants Scheme is open with eligible organisations able to apply for grants up to $100,000.
Business Growth Program 2024
Are you a small business or not-for-profit organisation? The Business Growth Program is available to help businesses improve their performance, sustainability and profitability.
Biggest Ever Legacy Mines contract: Boost for Jobs, Boost for the Environment
The largest contract ever awarded by the NT Government’s Legacy Mines Unit will see six months’ worth of work undertaken in the Tennant Creek region to address safety risks from historical mining activities.
It’s o-fish-al, NT knows how to estimate stock biomass
A team of Territory research scientists have recently been recognised as leading the country in Biomass estimates by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).
Innovation Challenges Program
Businesses, investors, researchers, training providers and industry stakeholders are invited to participate in two new separate innovation challenges - to grow the Territory’s drone industry and to establish an Angel Investment Network.
Have your say on the NT Drone Industry Strategy
Territorians are invited to have their say on a new draft strategy designed to advance the growth of the local drone industry.
Legacy Mines Annual Statement
The Territory Government is committed to the continued development of a world-class regulatory regime to support sustainable development of our mineral resources.
Disaster Recovery Grant Programs Now Available
Primary producers and non-profit organisations (NPOs) who were affected by the recent northern region flooding can now apply to access grant funding to support recovery efforts.
Darwin's first digital games and esport centre opens
The Territory’s first co-located digital games and esport development centre, The Array led by Dylan Bennet of Larrikin Interactive and Nick Hanigan of Paspaley Pearls Properties (Paspaley) has officially opened.
NT businesses invited to Territory Business Summits
The Northern Territory Government will host a series of summits with businesses in each of the regional centres over the coming months with the first summit to kick off in Katherine this week.
NT DAMA information sessions for employers
Northern Territory businesses are invited to attend information sessions on how they can use migration programs to fill vacancies
Applications are now open for the 2024 Animal Welfare Fund grant program
Northern Territory businesses are invited to attend information sessions on how they can use migration programs to fill vacancies.
Have your say on the Aboriginal procurement policy review
The Northern Territory Government is undertaking a review of its Aboriginal procurement policy and Territorians are invited to have their say to help inform the delivery and direction of the policy for the next 3 years.
Building our future workforce with free TAFE for Territorians
The Northern Territory and Australian Governments are providing free TAFE courses in 2024 to upskill Territorians and ease cost of living pressures.
NT Government completes review of the Territory Benefit Policy
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade has completed the first review of the Territory Benefit Policy since its establishment in 2019.
Growing the Territory’s service exports
The Territory Government is working with business and industry to grow the Territory’s service exports to $800 million by 2026.
Community Benefit Fund round 2 now open
Round 2 grants for the Community Benefit Fund are now open to support Territory not-for-profit organisations to deliver services, programs and events to Territorians.
Basement Jacks – Where’s your stock at?
Australia’s fishing and aquaculture resources are among the best managed in the world.
Thousands of job seekers registered on Territory WorkerConnect
Territory businesses seeking workers are encouraged to sign up to the Territory Government’s WorkerConnect Platform with more than 8,000 job seekers now registered on the portal.
Have your say on changes to strengthen biosecurity legislation
The Northern Territory Government has begun consultation with key stakeholders on proposed changes to the Livestock Act 2008, the Livestock Regulations 2009 and Trespass Act 2023.
Turning waste concrete into a valuable commodity
A Northern Territory business is yet again demonstrating its innovative nature by staying on top of the latest advances in recycling.
Recycling grant creates pipeline of opportunities
An innovative Northern Territory water development company is recycling hundreds of tonnes of plastic thanks to a grant from the Australian and Northern Territory Governments.