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
Northern Territory Budget 2021
The Northern Territory Government has released the 2021 Budget which focuses on leading the comeback by:
Important JobTrainer update
More Territorians can now access free or low cost training courses with new changes to the JobTrainer program coming into effect this week.
Driving investment in the Territory’s agribusiness sector
The Northern Territory Government is fast-tracking sustainable development precincts, to help attract private sector investment in agriculture and aquaculture.
Field days to present research findings
The Northern Territory Government’s Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade (DITT) is hosting agricultural field days at Katherine Research Station (KRS) on 27 April 2021 and Douglas Daly Research Farm (DDRF) on 28 to 29 April 2021.
Investing in the Territory’s resource sector
The Territory’s resources sector has received a major boost with the Territory Government announcing record funding to drive more mining development and to create more local jobs.
Anzac Day 2021
On the morning of 25 April 1915, the Anzacs set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula in order to open the Dardanelles to the allied forces. The objective was to capture Constantinople (now Istanbul in Turkey).
Industrial hemp seminar held in Darwin
On 6 May 2020, the Northern Territory’s (NT) Hemp Industry Act 2019 and associated regulations came into effect allowing for the production of low tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis species, known as industrial cannabis or industrial hemp.
Remote power upgrades
The Northern Territory Government will invest $2 million over the next two years to advance the delivery of clean and reliable electricity to remote communities.
Citrus canker has been eradicated from the NT
Citrus canker is a bacterial disease of citrus plants and was detected in the Northern Territory in April 2018 and has now been eradicated thanks to the support of the local community and industry.
Women’s Innovation Pitch gets underway
Six Territory business women will present their innovative ideas at the inaugural Women’s Innovation Pitch today.
