The department plays a vital role in the economic, social and environmental development of the Northern Territory to deliver outcomes for all Territorians.
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What we are doing
Get SET in the NT
Students finishing Year 12 in 2020 may be unsure about their path to employment – particularly if plans to study interstate or take a gap year have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Important Milestone for Darwin Ship Lift
Construction of the Ship Lift is on track to begin next year with the Design and Construction Expression of Interest (EOI) now completed.
It’s cyclone season – is your emergency kit ready?
No matter where you live in the Territory, an emergency kit is an absolute necessity for every household. The Top End of the Northern Territory is prone to cyclones from November to May.
First Circles Leadership Program
The Office of Aboriginal Affairs has announced that nominations are now open for the First Circles Leadership Program.
Celebrating Aboriginal Culture on Australia Day
The NT Government is committed to evolving Australia Day to ensure it meaningfully acknowledges, recognises and celebrates Aboriginal culture and Aboriginal people’s contribution to our Northern Territory identity.
Local Decision Making cuts red tape on housing repairs
Alice Springs Town Camps have taken another step towards managing their own affairs with the signing of a Local Decision Making Agreement with the Northern Territory Government.