Department of the Legislative Assembly, Northern Territory Government

Manufacturing Incentives

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WRITTEN QUESTIONS
10th Assembly


19/07/2005

118. Manufacturing Incentives

Ms Carney to MINISTER for Business and Economic Development

QUESTION
Manufacturing Incentives

1. What real, on-the-ground incentives has your government introduced to attract manufacturing businesses.


ANSWER


Answered on 31/10/2005

The Government has:

Assisted and facilitated major projects such as the ConocoPhillips LNG Plant, Alcan’s G3 expansion and Natural Fuels Australia - Biodiesel Plant.
Over the last four years provided financial assistance of $336,040 to the Chamber of Commerce NT to support the operational activities of the Manufacturing Council.
Developed and implemented the ‘Building Northern Territory Industry Participation’ Policy.
Implemented the requirement for Industry Participation Plans as a result of the above Policy.
Developed the Manufacturing Industry Strategy and implementation plan.
Established the Manufacturing Consultative Group related to the Manufacturing Industry Strategy – made up of NT Unions, the Northern Territory Industry Capability Network, the NT Manufacturers Council, key manufacturing firms and relevant government agencies.
Appointed a dedicated Manufacturing Industry Client Manager within the Department of Business, Economic and Regional Development.
DBERD’s Business and Skilled Migration Group provides information, advice, certification and sponsorship services for Northern Territory business and skilled migration.
Last updated: 04 Aug 2016