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
Growing the Territory’s seafood industry
A new report by the Northern Territory Seafood Council has found there are significant opportunities to develop seafood processing capability and capacity within the Territory.
Strengthening ties with Indonesia
The Northern Territory Government is further strengthening ties with Indonesia, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with West Nusa Tenggara Provincial Government.
Finalists announced for 2023 NT Training Awards
Finalists for the 2023 NT Training Awards have been announced, highlighting the bright future of the Territory’s workforce and the important work to improve our skills and training programs.
Business Security and Safety Audit Program open
Eligible Territory businesses can now access funding to engage an auditor to carry out an independent assessment of the security and safety of its premises and its workers.
Tender awarded for large-scale wind generation study
The Territory Government has awarded a tender for a wind generation study, which will inform near–term deployment of wind collection technology to gather data to de-risk and fast track investment.
Dry season Pontoon Reinstatement - East Arm boat ramp
The Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics will be reinstating the East Arm boat ramp pontoon for the dry season
Pre-employment and Equity Grants now open
Applications are open until Monday 10 July 2023.
Harnessing innovation in Central Australia
Committee members are being sought to support the development of the new Central Australian Innovation Network (CAIN).
New loan program driving regional economic development
Local businesses looking to deliver small-scale projects across the Territory can now access support under a new loan program delivered by the Australian Government’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) and the Northern Territory Government.
Register now for industrial hemp field day
The Northern Territory Government’s Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade (DITT) is hosting an industrial hemp field day at Katherine Research Station (KRS) on Monday 19 June 2023, between 12pm to 2.30pm.
Save the date: Annual cattle sales - 11 July and 2 August 2023
Each year, the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade auctions a portion of our Brahman and tropical composite cattle.
Nominations open for 2023 NT Export Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Chief Minister’s NT Export Awards, celebrating the Territory’s most innovative exporters and recognising their success on the international stage.
Alcohol Secure and Safety grants now available
Territory businesses can now access support to increase the security of their liquor stock against theft or damage and to also improve the safety of workers.
Mapping the Territory’s savanna with earth observation data
Intelligent use of satellite data will enable a local company to map the Territory’s vast savannas more accurately.
Bushfire management enhanced with EO4NT grant
A toolkit to provide rapid high-resolution images of burnt land is being developed with the help of a Territory Government and Geoscience Australia grant.
Inspiring the next generation of apprentices
Winning the Territory’s top apprentice award was an “incredible” experience for Mary Coulter.
VET provider makes their mark
A boutique training company found that the phone didn’t stop ringing after it won a Territory training award.
Building a career through training
A double-headed training program backed by the Territory Government is helping workers gain the skills needed for well-paid, fulfilling careers and also easing labour shortages.
Grant recipients of Earth Observation for the NT announced
The Northern Territory Government partnered with Geoscience Australia to deliver a new grant program to help businesses unlock new growth opportunities and investment in space.
Funding to upskill and reskill workers
Northern Territory industry associations and business cohorts that have been affected by significant change are invited to apply for funding under the Industry Buildskills program.
Facing North set to return in August 2023
In August this year, the Darwin Major Business Group Incorporated (DMBG) and the Northern Territory Government will lead a ‘Facing North’ delegation to Canberra, representing the Territory’s interests.
Funding for solutions to attract and retain skilled workers
Local businesses and industry experiencing critical workforce shortages are invited to apply for support under the Flexible Workforce Solutions Fund.
NT Rural Women’s Award winner announced
The winner of the 2023 Northern Territory AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award has been named as Business Strategist Eileen Breen, for her “SustainAbility” project to implement sustainable initiatives for regional and remote businesses.
Help to protect Australia’s citrus industry
CitrusWatch is a five-year national program that aims to protect the Australian citrus industry through pest surveillance, training, and research.
Have your say on the future of recreational fishing
Territorians are being urged to have their say on the development and enhancement of recreational fishing in the Territory over the next ten years with the release of the draft Recreational Fishing Development Plan.
AGES 2023 program highlights
The much anticipated program highlights for the 24th Annual Geoscience Exploration Seminar (AGES) 2023 have been released.
Green power for Wurrumiyanga
A renewables future is one step closer for the Tiwi Islands with a design and construct tender for a pilot program in Wurrumiyanga awarded to Circular Solutions.
Aboriginal procurement policy transitional arrangements
The Northern Territory (NT) Government has extended the timeframe for Aboriginal entities to register to access the transitional arrangements under the Aboriginal procurement policy until 31 March 2023.
