The Territory Labor Government announced it will introduce two new leaders in a bid to strengthen its strategy for winning private investment, turbo charge major projects and grow the Northern Territory economy.
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Chief Minister of the Northern Territory and Labor member, Michael Gunner, said the Labor Government would create the two roles on Tuesday April 6, including the Territory Investment Commissioner and Major Projects Commissioner who would have a broad investment mandate and become key links between industry and government.
"Each will report directly to the Chief Minister, and have the authority to make recommendations to Ministers and present to Cabinet," Mr Gunner said.
"They will each oversee focussed teams of about 10 specialist staff from Investment Territory, with other surge staff to pivot between the two teams.
"The commissioners and their teams will build on the work Investment Territory has done over the past 18 months."
Mr Gunner said the commissioners would actively pursue the investment and business reform needed to achieve the NT Government's goal of a $40 billion economy by 2030.
"The Territory Investment Commissioner will also oversee a new $5 million fund to partner with industry to find new investment opportunities in the Territory in target sectors such as advanced manufacturing, renewable energy and digital industries," Mr Gunner said.
"Investment attraction will have a single and accountable lead with a bolstered team. The Territory Investment Commissioner and their team will go to the market and win private investment for the Territory.
"The Major Projects Commissioner will be the point of coordination for major projects and make it easier for businesses to navigate approvals and create Territory jobs. The Major Projects Commissioner will recommend additional legislative changes where necessary to make it easier to deliver projects, and will identify legislative powers required to support their role, if needed. The Major Projects Commissioner will oversee the creation and operation of sustainable development precincts, and will chair the newly formed Land Development Corporation Board."
Both commissioners will provide monthly progress reports to the Chief Minister and twice-yearly reports to Cabinet.
An annual report card on the activities and deliverables of each role will be publicly released.
As the roles were created on April 6, they will be advertised this week and filled immediately with interim appointments to act from today.
Samantha Campbell
Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is currently writing for the North Queensland Register based in North West Queensland. Email: samantha.campbell@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is currently writing for the North Queensland Register based in North West Queensland. Email: samantha.campbell@austcommunitymedia.com.au
