TerritoryLife Magazine - Issue 01 by TerritoryLife Mag

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We’ve been part of the Darwin community for years. And we’ll be part of it for decades to come.

Being part of the Northern Territory way of life means we are involved in more than just business and we look forward to continuing to contribute to the community’s growth and sustainability.

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Brad Morgan General Manager, SkyCity Darwin Just hours by flight from many of South East Asiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital cities, SkyCity Darwin has everything you could possibly want for a luxurious getaway.

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Sean Kildare General Manager, INPEX Darwin

Over 200 local businesses have been awarded Ichthys related contracts and the overall spend in the Territory is estimated to exceed $5 billion by the end of the construction phase in 2017.

NT Ambassadors The Northern Territory Business Events Ambassador program brings together 16 of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading business and community leaders.

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Framing The Future Chief Minister Giles said this provides a clear direction of how the Northern Territory can move confidently into the future.

Tim Johnston Dealer Principal, Shinju Motor Group The Car Industry has been the headline of many newspapers with the down turn in manufacturing and the many closures Australia wide of long running Car dealerships, but the decision to invest in a multimillion dollar site and Car Dealership in Darwin was an easy one.

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Darwin Corporate Park The $85 million Park, which has been fully funded is the brain child of Territorians Brett Dixon and Jamie Cooper.

It's no secret the Northern Territory is BOOMING in the mining industry You Can Bank On It!

Publishers Indemnity. Those who make advertising placement and/or supply copy material or editorial submissions to Territory Life Magazine, undertake to ensure that all such material does not infringe any copyright, trademark, defamation, libel, slander or title, breach of confidence, does not contain anything obscene or indecent, or does not infringe the Trade Practices Act or other laws, regulations or statutes. Further to the above mentioned these persons agree to indemnity the publisher and/or itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agents against any investigation, claims or judgements. ÂŠ Territory Life magazine Pty Ltd October 2013

The NT Manufacturer's Council in partnership with the NT Government, the Chamber of Commerce and the NT ICN has worked tirelessly over the past two years holding meetings in Japan with INPEX and JKC on how we can help local manufacturers get involved in the multi-billion dollar Ichthys Project. 5

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Proud Employers of Indigenous Australians John Holland has welcomed the success of its Indigenous engagement programs, with 4% Indigenous Australians currently employed at its work sites around the country. John Holland revised its Indigenous participation policy in 2011 and developed an Indigenous Participation strategy called Career Tracks to further define its commitment to providing employment, training and business opportunities for Indigenous people across the country. As a result of this renewed focus, John Holland has employed more than 450 Indigenous people over the past two years and is currently developing relationships with community groups to increase Indigenous business participation in our projects. John Holland’s Manager Indigenous Affairs, Richard Young said the business has made a concerted effort to develop workplace diversity in its operations across Australia with the appointment of Indigenous Affairs Advisors in each of its four operating regions. “Early engagement and consultation with Indigenous traditional land owners and community groups in prospective project areas is critical to improved and sustainable relationships with Indigenous people,” Mr Young said. “The response to the Career Tracks strategy has been extremely positive, with Indigenous people employed in a range of roles around the country, including construction staff, a training administrator and other support service roles. “This is complemented with running cultural awareness training for John Holland staff to develop their cultural competencies and provide John Holland with the status of employer of choice for Indigenous people.”

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Leasel Avila

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Welcome to the inaugural issue of Territory Life – a business and investment magazine that will showcase the economic potential of the Northern Territory to senior executives nationally and internationally. Published quarterly, Territory Life will have a global online reach, and is the first NT business magazine to focus on communicating the Territory's economic development and investment opportunities to interstate and international business audiences.

Now is an exciting time to be doing business in the Territory. The natural resources boom has helped put the spotlight on the NT as 'a land of opportunity'. This is certainly not a new term, but now more than ever before, the oil, mining and gas sectors are being explored by multi-national companies. This influx of big business has also paved the way for opportunities in other sectors – economic indicators show retail spend is up; local companies are growing and expanding to stay competitive; and the need to build better infrastructure has provided jobs for thousands of Territorians. Territory Life will provide readers with up-to-date and expert knowledge on the Territory’s major projects, with interviews about people in the know – our CEOs, political leaders, and business stakeholders. We will look at emerging trends, growth opportunities, and the challenges facing us in the times ahead. We launch our first issue with a cover story about Chief Minister Adam Giles, a man whose visionary way of thinking promises to grow and develop the Territory to reach its full economic potential.

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The Honourable Adam Giles MLA Chief Minister of the Northern Territory Words by Kasey Brunt Photo by Mark Hamilton

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Adam Giles is a man with big ideas for the Territory. But unlike many who have tried and failed before him, his no-holds-barred approach towards growing the NT into an economic powerhouse promises to work. And as he says, the Territory is now open for business.

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Adam Giles’ Territory Open For Business When Adam Giles was sworn in as Northern Territory Chief Minister in March, he made history by becoming the first Indigenous head of an Australian Government. He was one month shy of his fortieth birthday and promised a new way of doing business. “When I took over I said we needed to get the Northern Territory back on the Australian map,” Mr Giles says. “We have certainly done that with a loud voice, to the point where during the federal election we had both major Australian parties putting forward policies to develop Northern Australia. “I don’t think that has ever happened before.”

Adam Giles has never been one to take the soft, quiet approach. In 2007 he stood as the CLP candidate for Lingiari in the federal election, running his campaign on the slogan “no more sit-down money”. “I knew that wouldn’t win me any favours at the time,” he says. “But it drove home a long term message, and today, no more sitdown money is something everybody talks about. “The perils of people being on the dole and not having to look for work is a significant problem. “People want real jobs, and I think the solution to a lot of these social issues is economic.” Mr Giles grew up in the Blue Mountains, NSW, and from an

early age had a strong work ethic, getting his first after-school job in a bakery when he was just 12 years old. From here, his determination and drive grew, eventually leading him to Canberra and politics, where he ran for the ACT seat of Fraser in 2004. But even just a mere 10 years ago, he had no idea he would end up in the Territory. “I was always interested in politics, and I did have a plan mapped out,” he says. “But then my wife got a job in Alice, so I quit my employment, packed the bags and moved to the Territory with no real plan.” In 2008 Adam Giles won the seat of Braitling for the CLP, with his campaign again focused on

development and growth for the Territory. “I’ve always carried the mandate that we need economic development, business and job creation to create a better future for Territorians,” he says. “My focus now, as Chief Minister, is on how we can expand the Northern Territory economically.” In his bid to make the Territory an economic powerhouse, Adam Giles says the Territory is now “open for business”, and welcoming enquiries from investors. “What we are doing is spreading the message that we are open for business. We are ensuring that we have the investment avenues available to get money into the

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Territory, and we are freeing up bureaucratic processes to get projects under way.” And he is currently putting in place the building blocks and infrastructure to support major projects and attract further investment. “A large part of Central Australia and the Territory coastline has never been developed, so new economies have never been fully supported,” he says. “And a big part of being able to support growth in these areas is having infrastructure to create economies.” These infrastructure needs are numerous: roads, rail, and a second port for Darwin have been identified, along with more housing, better education and strategies to grow the population. “A second port will allow us to further develop downstream oil and gas industries,” he says. “I am very interested in looking further at petrochemicals as an industry base for job creation, should it be supported on a commercial footing, using that second port.” “Countries need energy security, we are looking at progressing on and offshore gas development and we are very keen to attract foreign investment to make that happen.” Mr Giles is also looking at ventures which will open up the Territory’s access to Asia. He believes there is real potential for the NT to become a food bowl for both Australia and Asia. “There has been a lot of talk previously about Northern Australia as a food bowl, but nothing has really progressed,” he says. “We have opportunities with land and water to be able to progress that. As the middle class in Asia grows, the demand for increased quantity and quality of food is occurring. By growing the NT as a food bowl we improve food security, not only for us, but for other areas in the Asian region.” Economic development for the Territory’s regional areas and communities is also a priority, and attracting private investment to the bush will be the way to drive change. “There are barely any economies out bush that you can speak of,” he says. “The majority of jobs in our communities are federal, Territory, or local government, there is no private sector. “You have got to bring money from the private sector into our remote areas to create that development and to drive change.” Mr Giles says he has had initial talks with key Territory communities, including Wadeye and the Tiwis, on how they can grow their economy,

and the outcomes are promising. “We are looking at how we can help these communities move away from a welfare dependent society to a private sector investment economy,” he says. “Private sector jobs in these communities are a whole new thing, but Northern Territory development isn’t just about urban areas, it’s about every part of the Territory and all Territorians.” Mr Giles is under no illusions that his vision for the Territory is a long term project and that often political leaders who drive real change don’t last long. This is why he is adamant about getting building blocks in place to better position the Territory for the economic long haul. “As Chief Minister, I would work on everything yesterday if I could,” he says. “By putting these building blocks in place we are making sure we have got the fundamentals right in the backbone of our economy. “Economic indicators have shown that business confidence in the Territory is improving, and we are the strongest growing economy in the country. “People know this is the place to be and the place to invest, and we are keen to provide certainty for businesses that do want to invest.” And for a man who six months ago would never have dreamed he would be the Chief Minister, he is the first to admit he has a real challenge ahead of him. “I’m one of those politicians who has got the wrong approach to politics, and that is that I care,” he says. “Politicians who actually give a damn and have a real plan have a real challenge ahead of them. “I have a dream, and a vision about where I want to see things. I want everybody to have an opportunity to have a real, well-paying job and be able to buy their own home. I want to see kids going to school. “Economic development will help all Territorians, but to grow the Territory it has got to be about real change. “This is where I think we should head, so let’s all try to get there.” If you are interested in investing in the Territory please contact the Office of Asian Engagement, Trade and Investment: Ph: +61 8 8946 9555, Email: investment@nt.gov.au, Website: www.investnt.com.au

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The Honourable Tony Abbott MP Prime Minister of Australia

You have stated that you want to "expand Northern Australia's population and agricultural production", as well as the resources and energy sectors. What is your vision for Northern Australia & particularly the Northern Territory? Northern Australia has enormous potential for more investment, infrastructure, jobs and services. I want to capitalise on Northern Australia’s existing strengths and natural advantages in agriculture, cattle, energy and resources, as well as to seize opportunities in tourism, education and health services. You have outlined a "White Paper on Northern Australia". What is the timeline for this and what do you hope will be achieved? This is a long term project, not a quick fix. The Coalition has already released a comprehensive discussion paper which is, for all intents and purposes, a Green Paper on the region’s development. The White Paper will be produced within 12 months

and it will set out a policy platform for unlocking the economic potential Northern Australia in the decades ahead. You have signalled tax and other incentives to grow the Northern Territory, how would these incentives work for business and investors? I don’t want to pre-empt the White Paper process because it’s important to work carefully through the options, in consultation with stakeholders. Apart from abolishing the carbon tax what other measures will your government create to stimulate business growth? There’s plenty that we can do to help develop Northern Australia, such as scrapping the carbon tax and mining tax and cutting red and green tape to encourage investment and growth so we can create more local jobs. We will also conduct a ‘root and branch’ review of competition laws, to ensure fair and effective competition in the economy.

We’re already working constructively with Indonesia to rebuild the live cattle industry which was so badly damaged by the former Labor Government’s disastrous ban. My recent trip to Indonesia shows the real need to build business partnerships, and to build on initiatives like the joint Red Meat and Cattle Forum established in July to foster partnership between the meat industries here and in Australia. The Government’s new two-way street ‘Colombo Plan’ is another key plank in our efforts to build economic, cultural and people-to-people links between Northern Australia and the region. Investment is critical in the Northern Territory's current growth phase; how can the government assist with foreign investment? We welcome foreign investment – always have, always will. But foreign investment must always be in Australia’s national interest, create jobs and boost economic activity.

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Northern Australia’s best days well and truly lie ahead of us.

If, for example, some Indonesian joint ventures in cattle are an important part of getting the trade re-started, well please, bring them on. There’s already a strong review board process for foreign investment, and the Federal Government will move to reduce the review threshold for the purchase of agricultural land and agribusiness to $15 million, not to lock up our country, but to ensure that the foreign investment we welcome really is in our own best interests. The last two centuries of Australian history have been dominated by the commerce of the southern states; linking into the economies of Europe & the US. With the shift in the economic centres to Asia, do you see a similar shift in Australia's economic centre? Rather than a shift in Australia’s economic centre, I see this as a broadening and strengthening of our economic capacity. This shift in the economic centre of gravity towards Asia will ultimately create new jobs, greater income and better

Tony Abbott Australian Prime Minister

prospects for all Australians, including those in the North. The Northern Territory is climatically, culturally, and demographically different to the rest of Australia; and it's economy is leading the nation. At the same time, decisions and solutions seem to be made in Canberra. Will your government be realigning its resources to enable local solutions to realise the NT's full economic potential? The aim of the White Paper is to develop a new Partnership with the First Ministers of Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland to draw on their expertise and it would be supported by a business, community and indigenous Advisory Group from Northern Australia, to advise the Commonwealth on how to drive and implement a 20 year strategic plan. The relocation of relevant components of Federal departments and Commonwealth agencies, such as the CSIRO and AQIS, to

key urban zones in Northern Australia will certainly be canvassed by the White Paper. Of course, it should only occur where there is a national interest case for doing so. You are an astute observer of the economic and social evolution of Australia, plus you now have a unique and privileged vantage point; so where do you see the NT's economy and society in the next 10, 20, 50 years? The rise of the Asian region and the inevitable growth in its middle class will create significant opportunities. Over the coming decades, Northern Australia could drive growth by developing more substantial agriculture, including premium produce, a substantial tourism industry and further growing its energy export industry. There are also opportunities for Northern Australia to establish world class medical centres, with a particular focus on tropical medicine and to create an educational hub with world-class vocational and higher education campuses. Northern Australia’s best days well and truly lie ahead of us.

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FRAMING THE FUTURE FRAMING THE FUTURE IS THE NORTHERN TERRITORY GOVERNMENT'S BLUEPRINT FOR THE FUTURE. IT OUTLINES ITS GOALS TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE NT’S STRATEGIC POSITION AND EMBRACE NEW POSSIBILITIES THAT WILL PLACE THE TERRITORY FIRMLY ON THE GLOBAL MAP. Northern Territory Chief Minister Adam Giles said the three-year blueprint is currently out for public consultation. "This is a critical document, it is our vision to help shape our future prosperity, balance our environment, and have a cohesive, healthy, safe and diverse society," Mr Giles said. "I am very proud of how far our Government has come in its first year and I am determined to do everything we can to continue to foster opportunities and make the Territory an even better place." Chief Minister Giles said improving relations and trade opportunities with our Asian neighbours was priority. "The Northern Territory Government is committed to strengthening our relationship with our Asian neighbours and increasing our trading potential. “The Northern Territory wants to be the Gateway to Asia and we are

working towards making that a reality. “Our facilities and proximity to Asia provide us with very real opportunities to engage with and take advantage of Asia’s rapidly expanding economies. “These economic opportunities will benefit the whole community, and we are working hard to make sure local Indigenous communities can take advantage of the NT’s potential as well,” Mr Giles said. Framing the Future sets out four key priorities for the Territory’s Future; Prosperous Economy, Strong Society, Balanced Environment, and Confident Culture. "A Prosperous Economy will help create jobs and wealth, build on trade, and attract investment. “A Strong Society is built on an individual's right to freedom, safety and access to opportunities. “A Balanced Environment means finding the correct balance between development and conservation.

“A Confident Culture is about our love for this unique part of the country and how we celebrate its diversity as well as our healthy outdoor lifestyle,” Mr Giles said. Chief Minister Giles said Framing the Future provides a clear direction of how the Northern Territory can move confidently into the future. "We have achieved a great deal over the past year, but there is always more that we can do," Mr Giles said. "Achieving the goals set out in our blueprint will make the Territory an even more desirable to live, work and invest in. "Framing the Future will guide our decision-making and be a tool to ensure we do what is best for Territorians," Mr Giles said.

Visit www.nt.gov.au/framingthefuture for more details.

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We have to make the most of our strategic position, our people, our location, our growing economy and our important role in national and international issues Chief Minister Adam Giles

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NTAMBAS hief Minister Adam Giles today announced the establishment of the Northern Territory Business Events Ambassador program. “The Northern Territory Business Events Ambassador program brings together 16 of Australia’s leading business and community leaders. They have a broad cross section of experiences and expertise and their single goal is promoting the Northern Territory both nationally and on the international stage,” Mr Giles said.

“I am proud to announce the establishment of a program that comprises eminent Australians who understand the potential of the Northern Territory and wish to contribute to the future development of North Australia. “These ambassadors will play an important part in helping to build a prosperous economy, one of the key objectives of our ‘Framing the Future’ blueprint. Chief Minister Adam Giles is the inaugural patron of the program. “As the capital of North Australia, this Government wants to build an 22

economy that uses our place in the region to grow international trade, culture and tourism links and to leverage new investment. “Engaging these leaders as our ambassadors will help realise that vision. Their contacts, knowledge and advice will be crucial to our success. The list of ambassadors includes diverse talents such as Simon McKeon, who is executive chairman of Macquarie Group’s Melbourne office and a former Australian of the year, and Mr Chen Min, Chief Representative of the China

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S SADORS Driving Business Growth Council for Promotion of International Trade. “These Ambassadors have been chosen for their influence at the highest level. Their mission is to bring business events to the NT in fields that have strategic importance to the economic, social and cultural development of the Territory,” Mr Giles said. They comprise some of the NT’s and Australia’s leading business and industry professionals from key sectors including renewable energy, health, tourism, oil and gas, primary industries, finance and business.

“They will significantly boost the Northern Territory’s capacity to attract a bigger share of the lucrative business events market and identify other commercial opportunities,” Mr Giles said. The ambassadors are the founding members of the NT Business Events Ambassador Program, which is a joint initiative between Tourism NT, and the Darwin and Alice Springs Convention Centres. “As well as delivering the goods from a tourism perspective, these events have the scope to attract investment, 23

provide increased engagement with Asia, showcase NT innovation and expertise, and increase the local knowledge base,’ Mr Giles said. “Accepting our invitation to become ambassadors demonstrates great goodwill on their part and I cannot thank them enough for their willingness to go into bat for the Territory.’ The Business Events sector produces the highest daily yield in tourism and is estimated to generate $89 million in expenditure for the Territory economy annually.

AMB A S S A DOR B I O G R AP H IE S LUKE BOWEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NORTHERN TERRITORY CATTLEMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ASSOCIATION INC Located in Darwin, Luke Bowen is the Executive Director of the Northern Territory Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association (NTCA), the peak industry body for the NT cattle industry, representing over 90% of the herd and 45% of the Territory landmass. Luke was born and raised on a mixed farm in WA, studied agriculture at the Curtin University and spent time working in agriculture overseas and in Australia. This included some 11 years with an Australian Government statutory authority working Australia wide on land management and pastoral and agricultural development on Indigenous land. Luke has a good understanding of agriculture and food production, and critical issues across regional, rural and remote Australia. The operation of the NTCA involves high level work and cooperation with government and industry at the local, national and international levels.

SARINA BRATTON | ENTREPRENEUR Sarina Bratton founded Orion Expedition Cruises in 2004 with the single expedition ship, Orion and served as Managing Director of the company until April 2013, when the company was acquired by Lindblad Expeditions. The high point of 0@ >05AA5@ 4=04@ =0D@ 40 AB@ =A5@ 25<,@ B04C<B0;;3@ 50B A/@ D-<54D <,0B@ 4<@ 4=A@ &5D4@ 2A,0;A@ 2<EB/A5@ <2 @ 0@ D=C--CB8@ ;CBA'@ F5044<B@ DE>>AA/A/@CB@>5A04CB8@1DC0@#0>C&> D@<B;3@ <5;/@>;0DD'@&6A D405@A -A/C4C<B@>5ECDA@;CBA@4=04@=0D@+AAB@504A/@0D@0@ <5;/@;A0/A5@CB@ DED40CB0+C;C43.@ 5C<B@CD@F5044<B D@DA><B/@D4054 E-@CB@4=A@>5ECDA@CB/ED453.@?=A@2<EB/A/@=A5@&5D4'@ <5 A8C0B@$0-5C><5B@ CBA'@CB@ ('@CB@0@9<CB4@6AB4E5A@+A4 AAB@1ED450;C0B@CB4A5AD4D@0B/@ C0,C +0DA/@ <5 A8C0B@$5ECDA@ CBA.@!=A@><,-0B3@ 0D@0> EC5A/@ by Star Cruises in 2000. Brattonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cruise experience also includes 14 years with Cunard Line, ultimately as Vice President 0B/@ ABA50;@ 0B08A5@1DC0@#0>C&>.@?=A@ 0D@5AD-<BDC+;A@2<5@85< CB8@4=A@+EDCBADD@25<,@0@D,0;; 5A6ABEA@D0;AD@08AB>3@4<@0@ DC8BC&>0B4@ <-A504C<B@ C4=@ @ D4022.@ "B@ *)) '@ F5044<B@ 0D@ 4=A@ 5A>C-CAB4@ <2 @ 4=A@ ? @ B45A-5ABAE5@ <2 @ 4=A@ A05@ 1 05/@ CB@ the Services category of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. In 2006, she was honoured with the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the Year Award for her entrepreneurship and vision. Also in 2006 she was recognised in the inaugural Australian Travel Innovators Award for â&#x20AC;&#x153;enhancing the way Australians, and the world, travelâ&#x20AC;?. She was awarded the Commonwealth Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centenary Medal in 2003 for her business leadership contributions and in 2000 was entered into the Business Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall of Fame.

MICHAEL BRIDGE | CHAIR, TOURISM NT COMMISSION Michael Bridge, CEO of the Airnorth group has been with the organisation since 1993. A commercial pilot by trade, he has overseen the growth of the company from small charters to what has become Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second longest operating airline brand. Until recently, Michael was the Chairman of the Regional Aviation Association of Australia for seven years 0B/@5A,0CBD@0D@0@/C5A>4<5@DCB>A@ .@"B@*)) '@ C>=0A;@ 0D@0--<CB4A/@4<@4=A@F<05/@<2 @!5ED4AAD@<2 @!=A@16C04C<B@"B/ED453@ Superannuation Trust and served as a Board member on the Australian Super â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aviation Division Advisory Board until A>A,+A5@*) *.@ C>=0A;@CD@>E55AB4;3@$=0C5@<2 @B04C<B0;@;0+<E5 =C5A@><,-0B3@$<5A?4022 @ C4=@<2&>AD@4=5<E8=<E4@1ED450;C0@ specialising in the provision of mining and offshore labour. Michael also sits on two Embraer offshore Advisory Boards and is an Ambassador for the Australian Aviation Hall of Fame. In 2004, Michael was awarded the National Australia Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A/0;@2<5@ 0B08A,AB4@"BB<604C<B@0B/@CB@*)) @ 0D@0 05/A/@4=A@1ED450;C0B@16C04C<B@ #A5D<B0;C43@<2 @4=A@ A05 @2<5@=CD@ <5 @ <B@>5A04CB8@0B@CB/ED453 C/A@2<5E,@+5CB8CB8@4<8A4=A5@4=A@4 A;6A@CB/ED453@0DD<>C04C<BD@CB@0B@A22<54@4<@&B/@0@><BD<;C/04A/@6<C>A. In 2012, Michael was appointed as Chair of the newly constituted Northern Territory Tourist Commission Board.

PROFESSOR ALAN CASS | DIRECTOR, MENZIES SCHOOL OF HEALTH #5<2ADD<5@ $0DD@ CD@ C5A>4<5@ <2 @ 1ED450;C0 D@ -5A A,CBAB4@ "B/C8AB<ED@ =A0;4=5ADA05>=@ CBD4C4E4A'@ 4=A@ AB CAD@ ?>=<<;@ <2 @ A0;4=@ %ADA05>=@CB@ 05 CB.@ 5<,@C4D@+0DA@CB@ 05 CB@ AB CAD@A,-;<3D@<6A5@ ))@D4022 @0>5<DD@1ED450;C0@0B/@4=A@1DC0B@5A8C<B.@?404A <2 4=A 054@5ADA05>=@20>C;C4CAD@04@%<30;@ 05 CB@ <D-C40;@0B/@$=05;AD@ 05 CB@7BC6A5DC43@ C;;@+A@<2&>C0;;3@<-ABA/@CB@A05;3@*) . Prof Cass is a leading kidney specialist with particular interests in Indigenous health, chronic disease and research translation. #5<2ADD<5@$0DD@CD@0B@ A>E4C6A@ A,+A5@<2 @4=A@1ED450;0DC0B@ C/BA3@!5C0;D@ A4 <5 @0B/@4=A@#5ADC/AB4 ;A>4@2<5@4=A@1ED450;C0B and New Zealand Society of Nephrology. He is a Chief Investigator in the Kanyini Vascular Collaboration, a partnership +A4 AAB@"B/C8AB<ED@0B/@B<B "B/C8AB<ED@5ADA05>=A5D'@1+<5C8CB0;@ A0;4=@?A56C>AD@0B/@-<;C>3 ,0 A5D'@ =C>=@0C,D@4<@C,-5<6A health outcomes for Indigenous Australians with diabetes, heart and kidney diseases. Working with Indigenous researchers and community organisations, as well as health service providers and governments, he aims to reduce the burden of chronic disease amongst Indigenous Australians through generating evidence about effective treatments; developing, implementing and evaluating models of care that better meet the needs of patients and their families; and exploring barriers and enablers to their implementation.

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CHEN MIN | CHIEF REPRESENTATIVE, CHINA COUNCIL FOR PROMOTION OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE Mr Chen Min was born in May 1972 in Zhejiang, P.R.China. He graduated from the Department of Oriental Studies, Beijing University and got an international MBA degree in the University of Queensland in association with Mt. Eliza FEDCBADD@?>=<<;@:@FAC9CB8@7BC6A5DC43@<2 @1A5<B0E4C>D@0B/@1D45<B0E4C>D.@?CB>A@?A-4A,+A5@*))('@=A@=0D@+AAB@0@>A54C&A/@?ABC<5@ Economist. Mr Chen served in the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade from 1996, consecutively as 1DDCD40B4@%A-5ADAB404C6A@<2 @$$#"!@%A-5ADAB404C6A@ 2&>A@CB@ E;2 @15A0@CB@ '@ A-E43@?A>5A4053@ ABA50;@<2 @$=CB0 150+@ Joint Chamber of Commerce in 2000, Director of Department of International Relations, CCPIT in 2007 and Chief %A-5ADAB404C6A@<2 @$$#"!@%A-5ADAB404C6A@ 2&>A@CB@1ED450;C0@CB@*) *.

LYNDON FREARSON | GENERAL MANAGER, CAT PROJECTS Lyndon is General Manager, Principal Consultant and one of the founders of CAT Projects, an Indigenous owned engineering consultancy based in Alice Springs. Lyndon has a wealth of experience in electrical engineering design and project management. In particular, Lyndon has extensive experience implementing medium to large scale infrastructure projects including three of the largest solar power plants in Australia, developed the Alice Solar City program and over saw 4=A@1;C>A@?-5CB8D@$F @%A/A6A;<-,AB4.@#5A6C<ED@A -A5CAB>AD@CB>;E/AD@DC8BC&>0B4@4C,A@CB@4=A@=A063@CB/ED453@0B/@0E4<,<4C6A manufacturing sector, covering roles in project management, engineering and production management. He has also spent over ten years in the renewable energy sector, including leading work on the Bushlight India Project, which won Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most prestigious engineering award, the Sir William Hudson Award in 2011. Lyndon is a respected advisor to the Commonwealth and State/Territory Governments on energy policy development and is currently working with the Asian Development F0B @ <B@ ;058A D>0;A@ A;A>45C&>04C<B@ -5<850,D@ 4=5<E8=<E4@ ?<E4=@ 1DC0@ 0B/@ 5A-5ADAB4D@ 1ED450;C0@ <B@ !0D D@ @ 0B/@ @ <2 @ 4=A@ International Energy Agenciesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Photovoltaic Power Systems program. Lyndon was recently awarded the Young Professional Engineer of the Year Award for the Northern Division 2011 by Engineers Australia.

DARYL GUPPY | CEO, GUPPY TRADERS 053;@ E--3@CD@2<EB/A5@0B/@/C5A>4<5@<2 @ E--3450/A5D.><,'@/A;C6A5CB8@&B0B>C0;@,05 A4@A/E>04C<B@DA56C>AD@25<,@<2&>AD@CB@ Darwin, Singapore and Beijing. His Singapore based RCG Events specializes in conference organization in China and Asia working with speakers from Europe and the US. Guppy is a regular CNBCAsia technical analyst commentator often known 0D@ 4=A@$=054@ 0B @0B/@CD@5A><8BC A/@8;<+0;;3@2<5@4=A@ E0;C43@<2 @=CD@&B0B>C0;@,05 A4@0B0;3DCD.@ A@=0D@0@ AA ;3@$ F$. ><,@><;E,B@ @$=054CB8@1DC0@0B/@CD@4=A@0E4=<5@<2 @4AB@&B0B>A@+<< D@ C4=@2<E5@450BD;04A/@CB4<@$=CBADA.@ A@CD@0;D<@4=A@0E4=<5@ of China Business Bites and has been a frequent traveler to China for more than a decade. He is a weekly columnist in Singaporeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Edge, China Daily and Shanghai Security News. He oversees the production of weekly analysis and market trading newsletters for the Singapore/Malaysia market, and Australian markets. Guppy is recognized as a leading expert on China markets, and is in demand as a speaker in Asia, China, Europe and Australia, having spoken in more than 17 countries. He is president of the NT Australia China Business Council and a national ACBC board member. He is a board member of the NT International Business Council and RedCliff Group Singapore.

THE HON. PAUL HENDERSON | BESPOKE TERRITORY The Hon Paul Henderson is a former NT political leader with a keen focus on broadening the Northern Territory economy 0B/@ABDE5CB8@4=A@5A6ABEA@+ABA&4D@ < @4<@C,-5<6A/@CB250D45E>4E5A@0B/@8<6A5B,AB4@DA56C>AD@4<@0@D,0;;@0B/@5A,<4A;3@/CD-A5DA/@ population. Paul possesses excellent government and industry contacts in Australia and overseas especially in Asia. During his time as Chief Minister, the NT: @ Secured the second largest investment in Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history delivering the $34B Ichthys LNG Project for Darwin. This project is also the largest single investment offshore by anyJapanese company (Inpex) @ Developed the vision for Darwin to become Northern Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oil and Gas Service and Support hub for offshore exploration and production. Delivered a world class Marine Service and Supply Base for Darwin @ <D4A/@&5D4@A6A5@6CDC4@4<@ 05 CB@+3@0@7?@#5ADC/AB4'@#5ADC/AB4@F050> @ +0,0@<B@ (@?A-4A,+A5@*) @ <D4A/@&5D4@A6A5@6CDC4@4<@ 05 CB@+3@0@$=CBADA@ C>A@#5ADC/AB4'@ C>A@#5ADC/AB4@ C@ CB-CB8@<B@**@ EBA@*) ) @ Hosted a visit

AMBASSADOR BIOGRAPHIES SIMON McKEON | EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, MACQUARIE BANK EDCBA@?>=<BA@D;@:9<>87D6<@543D2C3A@B1 @?3>0832D<@/2B8.-;@?<,+B82A<@B1*><@3A)@(3;@74<@'&%%@$8;723,D3A@B1 @74<@#<32"@ He is also Chairman of CSIRO, Business for Millennium Development, Global Poverty Project Australia, In2Science and the Federal Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Panel which in February 2013 completed a Strategic Review of Health and Medical Research. Simon is also a Director of AMP Limited and Red Dust Role Models. He is an Australia Day Ambassador for the Victorian Government and serves on the Federal Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Human Rights Grants Scheme Advisory Panel, the Federal Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s AusAID Business Engagement Steering Committee and the Victorian Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NDIS Implementation Task Force. He previously served as Founding President of the Federal Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Australian Takeovers Panel, Founding Chairman of MS Research Australia and Founding President of the Federal Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Point Nepean Community Trust. EDCBA@D;@74<@4<,C;C3A@B1 @?3>0832D<@!AAB637DBA@(4D>4@DA@?32>4@'&& @+<>3C<@74<@*2;7@;3D,+B37@DA@74<@(B2,)@7B@;8;73DA@ more than 50 knots and in so doing, peaked at a speed of 100 kmh (54 knots). He is also a Founding Patron of the Australian , C.D>@E3D,DA @ <3C@(4D>4@(BA@'@ B,)@3A)@3@;D,6<2@C<)3,@37@74<@'&& @ <D DA @ , C.D>;@3A)@ @ B,)@3A)@3@;D,6<2@C<)3,@ 3A)@ was the leading sailing nation) at the 2012 London Olympics. DR DOUG McTAGGART 2@ B8 @ ?> 3 327@ D;@ 3A@ DA)<.<A)<A7@ ABA <9<>87D6<@ )D2<>7B2 @ ;D77DA @ BA@ 74<@ +B32);@ B1 @ 74<@ E8A>B2.@ /2B8.@ 3A)@ / @ DCD7<)"@ <@D;@3,;B@>43D2C3A@B1 @8A,D;7<)@3)6D;B2 @*2C @/3,D+D<2@ 327A<2;"@!A@74<@.8+,D>@;<>7B2 @ 2@?> 3 327@D;@543D2C3A@ of the Queensland Public Service Commission and a member of the Queensland Public Sector Renewal Board. He recently completed an assignment as a Commissioner on the Queensland Independent Commission of Audit, chaired by the Hon Peter Costello. Dr McTaggart is a member of Council of the ANU and is a council member for the Queensland Division of the AICD. In June 2012, Dr McTaggart retired after 14 years as Chief Executive of QIC, a leading institutional investment manager with over $70 billion in funds under management for a broad range of private and public sector clients. Prior to this appointment, Dr McTaggart held roles including Professor of Economics and Associate Dean at Bond University, and then Under Treasurer and Secretary of the Queensland Department of Treasury. He recently retired as a member of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Reform Council and as a Councilor on the National Competition Council (NCC). Dr McTaggart has held various positions on industry bodies and public interest groups, including Director and Chairman of IFSA (now the Financial Services Council), President of the Economic Society of Australia, Director of CEDA, and member of the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB). Dr McTaggart has a First Class Honours degree in Economics from 74<@$ @3A)@3@?3;7<2;@3A)@ 4 @12BC@74<@ AD6<2;D7 @B1 @54D>3 B"@!A@'&& @4<@(3;@3(32)<)@3A@ BAB232 @ B>7B2@B1 @74<@ University from QUT. DR LEN NOTARAS AM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL CRITICAL CARE AND TRAUMA RESPONSE CENTRE Dr Len Notaras is the Executive Director of the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre [NCCTRC]. Dr Notaras holds degrees in Medicine, Law and Arts (Hons), Commerce, and Masters in History and Hospital Management. He is a Senior Lecturer with the Northern Territory Clinical School and Associate Fellow of the College of Health Service Executives, and former NT ACHSE President. He was directly involved in the development of the Northern Territory Clinical School, the development of the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre, and, as Deputy Chair of the NT Medical Board and former Chair of the NT Pharmacy Board, has played a key role in negotiating changes to legislation. He is also Chair of the NT Radiographers Board. 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Vicki has many other commitments sitting on numerous boards and committees at both Territory and national levels. She is particularly keen to motivate employers about workplace 2<,37DBA;@ 3A)@ 74<@ C8783,@ +<A<*7;@ B1 @ 4<3,74 @ (B2 DA @ 2<,37DBA;4D.;"@ D> D@ D;@ 74<@ 2<;D)<A7@ B1 @ 37DBA3,@ D;3+D,D7 @ E<26D><;@ and the Chairperson of National Disability Services NT. President of The Essington School Darwin, Chair of the Finance Committee of the Board of St Philips College, Alice Springs and Board Member of St Philips College, Alice Springs. She is the Secretary of the Northern Territory Council of Social Services and a Board Member of the Australian Institute of 5BC.3A @ D2<>7B2;"@ D> D@(3;@74<@(DAA<2@B1 @74<@% @ <,;723@ B274<2A@ <22D7B2 @ 8;DA<;;(BC3A@B1 @74<@#<32"@E4<@43;@3@ Bachelor of Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Services and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 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JAMES PASPALEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PASPALEY PEARLS James Paspaley is the CEO and an Executive Director of the Paspaley Group of Companies. Grandson of founder Nicholas Paspaley Snr MBE, and eldest son of Executive Chairman Nick Paspaley AC, James grew up in the family business that 43;@+<<A@B.<237DA @1B2@B6<2@ @ <32;@3A)@D;@2<AB(A<)@3;@74<@(B2,)-;@,32 <;7@.2B)8><2@B1 @74<@*A<;7@083,D7 @EB874@E<3@ <32,;"@ Today the Paspaley Group of Companies remains a family owned and operated business and includes pearl production and (4B,<;3,< @ 36D37DBA @ )D6<2;D*<)@ .2B.<27 @ 4B,)DA ;@ 3A)@ )<6<,B.C<A7 @ <(<,,<2 @ 2<73D, @ 3 2D+8;DA<;; @ 6DAD>8,782<@ 3A)@ C32DA<@ engineering. In Australia the company has operations in NSW, NT, WA, QLD and VIC, The Paspaley group also has operations and holding overseas in Hong Kong, Japan, Indonesia, the UAE and the USA. In 2012 James was appointed as BAB232 @/<A<23, 5BA;8,@B1 @ 3.3A@DA@ 32(DA"@ 3;.3,< -;@4D;7B2 @D;@DA72DA;D>3,, @<A7(DA<)@(D74@ 3.3A @ 3.3A<;<@+8;DA<;;<; @ and friendships and it was a role he accepted with honour.

GINA RINEHART | EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, HANCOCK PROSPECTING PTY LTD GROUP OF COMPANIES Mrs Rinehart is Executive Chairman of the Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd Group of companies (HPPL) and Chairman of the Roy Hill Holdings Pty Ltd Group. She is also a director of Hope Downs Marketing Company Pty Ltd, Hancock Coal Pty Ltd and Hancock Alpha West Pty Ltd. These companies are primarily involved in the exploration and or mining of natural resources. She 43;@(D)< 23A DA @.4D,3A742B.D>@DA7<2<;7;@DA>,8)DA @3@,BA 7<2C@DA6B,6<C<A7@(D74@74<@ 3A>B> @ 3CD, @?<)D>3,@ B8A)37DBA@ !A>" @ 3@C<)D>3,@1B8A)37DBA@(4D>4@;8..B27;@74<@* 47@3 3DA;7@>3A><2@3A)@4<327@)D;<3;<@>BA)D7DBA;"@?2;@ DA<4327@<A7<2<)@74<@ 3>323A)3@ Joint Venture Alliance, which holds tenements across Australia (gold, diamonds and petroleum), including recently in the Northern Territory. HPPL manages the joint venture alliance. In recent years HPPL entered joint venture interests in extensive prospective coal tenements in Queensland, which HPPL also manages. The focus of her efforts and investments since becoming Executive 543D2C3A@43;@+<<A@BA Hope Downs; taking these tenements from a status of temporary titles to state agreement, then undertaking extensive expenditure and exploration and studies of them and undergoing an excessive approval process to building three mines and related facilities. Hope North: Commenced in 2007; Hope South:@5BCC<A><)@DA@'&& Hope 4: Commenced this year. This has been in conjunction with JV partner, Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) since July 2005. Roy Hill: Entering the largest commercial contract between South Korea and Australia earlier this year for the construction works.

KATHERINE SARNECKIS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, NORTHERN TERRITORY SEAFOOD COUNCIL Katherine Sarneckis is the CEO of the Northern Territory Seafood Council, the peak representative body for the NT seafood industry. She is also a founding member of the National Seafood Industry Alliance Inc a group formed to give the seafood industry a united voice on the Federal stage. Katherine is a graduate of the 2007 National Seafood Industry Leadership Program, a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is currently completing Course 19 of the Australian Rural Leadership Program. The ARLP is a unique opportunity for selected rural and regional leaders to undertake a program of personal growth and develop the skills, knowledge and networks needed to be effective in regional, state, national and international arenas. The program focuses on professional and personal leadership development, examination of key national and international issues that impact on rural Australia, and interaction with leaders in government, industry and the community.

IAN SMITH | FOUNDER, BESPOKE APPROACH !3A@ ECD74@ >B 1B8A)<)@ <;.B <@ $..2B3>4@ DA@ 8, @ '&& @ 3A)@ ;DA><@ 74<A@ D7@ 43;@ +<<A@ (B2 DA @ (D74@ C3 B2@ )BC<;7D>@ 3A)@ international businesses on a range of complex projects across Australia and internationally. Ian was a journalist before advising the South Australian Liberal Party from 1990 to 1992 and the Kennett Government in Victoria from 1992 to 1995. He established boutique consultancy Kortlang Melbourne in 1995 before it was acquired by Gavin Anderson & Company. As CEO of Gavin Anderson & Company (Australia) and a part of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s global executive board, he developed the ,32 <;7@3A)@BA<@B1 @74<@CB;7@;8>><;;18,@.8+,D>@3113D2;@3A)@*A3A>D3,@>BCC8AD>37DBA;@>BC.3AD<;@DA@$8;723,D3"@!3A@43;@>BA;8,7<)@ 7B@ ,B+3,@>B2.B237DBA;@3A)@,<3)DA @$E ,D;7<)@>BC.3AD<;@BA@>2B;; +B2)<2@723A;3>7DBA; @>2D;D;@+2D<1;@3A)@2< 8,37B2 @C377<2;"@ He advised the Australian Government on the Telstra 3 and the Telstra 2 share offers and has worked n a range of other privatisations on both the sell and buy sides. Ian was appointed in April 2013 to the Northern Territory â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s <>BABCD>@)<6<,B.C<A7@.3A<,@3A)@D;@3@C<C+<2@B1 @74<@ $ @ 2D637< <3,74@$)6D;B2 @5B8A>D,"@ <@8A)<273 <;@3@23A <@B1 @AB7 1B2.2B*7@2B,<; @3;@3@)D2<>7B2@B1 @ 3 <2! ! @74<@?<,+B82A< +3;<)@C<)D>3,@2<;<32>4@DA;7D787< @3;@543D2C3A@B1 @ D223(8A@$27; @3A@ East Kimberley arts organisation; as an advisory board member of the Big Issue; and

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BACKGROUND Georgina Hope "Gina" Rinehart (born 9 February 1954) is an Australian mining icon. She is the daughter of Lang Hancock and Hope Margaret Nicholas. In the 2010’s, Gina Rinehart bought a stake in media organisations, becoming the largest shareholder in Fairfax Media and taking a significant share in the Ten Network Holdings. During 2011, both Forbes Asia and Business Review Weekly reported that Rinehart was Australia's wealthiest person. During 2012, BRW named Rinehart as the world's richest woman, having surpassed Christy Walton.

GINARINEHART making investment welcome and business welcome, would bring economic growth and opportunities to the Territory’. As far as the future goes, Ms Rinehart sees ‘much hope for growing investment and business growth in the Northern Territory’. As someone who is always looking for the competitive advantage in the market, Ms Rinehart sees that the Northern Territory has ‘Geographic advantage. Export advantage for goods to meet a growing Asia's needs, especially food, natural resources and education. Tourism potential for the stunning Territory, with hospitality industry flow on benefits’. The Northern Territory has in the past been viewed as a frontier land, little infrastructure and people, and isolated from the historic markets of southern Australia; however today, in the minds of some of Australia’s richest and most powerful people, it is being seen as the frontier or gateway to Asia, and visa versa. A naturally measured business person, Ms Rinehart believes that the NT has a ‘good economic future’; one which she is going to play an active and personal role.

As a person born and bred in Northern Australia Gina Rinehart has a passion for the development of this country. Her tireless work as Chair of Australians for Northern Development & Economic Vision (ANDEV) since 2010 has shown this passion. Given her passion for development across Northern Australia it was good news when she agreed to become an Ambassador for the NT. Coupled to this patronage, in September 2012 Ms Rinehart proposed a ‘Special business tax zone’ and reduced regulation for the opportunity and resources rich Northern Territory. Twelve months later, both major political parties adopted the proposal. Speaking exclusively with Territory Life, Ms Rinehart believes that, once implemented, the special tax zone will ‘benefit growth and opportunities in the Territory’. She accepted a personal request to become the business Ambassador by the Chief Minister, Adam Giles; because ‘we hold similar economic views, which should be of assistance to the Territory’s economic development’. In a further sign of the unity of purpose, Ms Rinehart explains that ‘We both believe that

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UpFront! Workforce Planning Information Day for NT businesses

News & Events coming up

Digital marketing grants for Territory tourism businesses Territory tourism businesses can now apply for grants of up to $3000 to help with digital marketing. The $1 million Digital Activation Program by the NT Government aims to help tourism operators grow their businesses and remain competitive in an increasingly online world. Territory tourism minister Matt Conlan said businesses can use the grants on a wide range of digital marketing activities, such as

search engine marketing, social media advertising campaigns, online booking systems and website development. “A healthy tourism industry is vital to our plans to build a bigger and more prosperous economy and create more jobs for Territorians,” Minister Conlan said. To apply for a grant under the Digital Activation Program go to www.tourismnt.com.au/DigitalM arketing.aspx or call 08) 8999 3936.

Territory hospitality businesses among best in the country Several NT hospitality businesses have received national awards at the Australian Hotel Association’s National Awards for Excellence. SkyCity Darwin, Emerald Springs Roadhouse, and the Daly Waters Pub have all been recognised. SkyCity Darwin’s $40 million Lagoon Resort redevelopment saw them named the “Best Redeveloped Hotel”, while the regional Daly Waters Pub won “Best Pub Style Accommodation”. The Emerald Springs Roadhouse won the national “Outstanding Community Service and Achievement” award for their fundraising efforts, which saw more than $60,000 raised for the Leukaemia Foundation’s U.G.L.Y Bartender Competition. NT Minister for Business Dave Tollner said hospitality businesses were vital to the Territory economy, employing more than 7000 in rural and regional areas. A further six NT hospitality businesses were named finalists in the Awards, including Darwin stalwarts Monsoons, Beachfront Hotel, Parap Tavern, The Cavanagh Hotel, and Saffron Restaurant; and Alice Springs Restaurant, Sukra.

The Chamber of Commerce NT will be holding an Employment and Workforce Planning Information Day on October 22. The half-day workshop analyses general workplace relations and workforce planning concerns surrounding businesses in the building, construction, and resources sectors. Following the workshop, participants can attend three free one hour one-on-one consultations with a workplace relations manager and workforce planner. By the end of the workshop participants will have an understanding of workforce planning concepts, how to allow resources to be allocated to the most critical areas, how to forecast workforce needs, and how to understand risk assessment. Strategies for recruitment, retention and development of workforce needs, plus key employment concepts such as Awards, employee contracts and termination, will also be covered. For more information contact the Chamber of Commerce NT on 08) 8982 8134, or go to www.chambernt.com.au

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Darwin CBD Master Plan Project

Deloitte revises economic growth forecast

Darwin City Council will hold a workshop on October 22, bringing together interested stakeholders to evaluate and test the Darwin CBD Master Plan. And those that can’t attend the workshop can have their say by emailing comments to cbdmasterplan@darwin.nt.gov.au. The aim of the Darwin CBD Master Plan Project is to produce a blueprint and set of principles to guide Darwin’s growth over the next 20 years. It will focus on livability, connections into the CBD, new development and best returns on private sector investment. Key areas will include public and private transport options; public spaces such as streets, parks and malls; infrastructure such as roads, bridges and utilities; potential and existing tourist networks; land use including corporate, retail, tourism, residential and community spaces; and landscaping. For more information or to have your say visit www.darwin.nt.gov.au/cbdmasterplan

Deloitte has revised its estimate of the Territory’s economic growth in 2012-2013, from 4.3 percent to 5.5 percent. This gives the Territory the country’s second highest growth estimate, putting the NT slightly behind Western Australia, with a growth rate of 5.6 percent. It is also significantly higher than the national rate of 2.9 percent. The Deloitte forecast for Territory economic growth in 2013-2014 has also already shown an increase – from 3.7 percent in the March quarter of 2013, to 3.9 percent in the June quarter. Economic growth is being driven predominantly by the increase in private major projects construction investment. Expected continued strong growth in international exports and private housing investments has also had an effect on the Territory’s economic outlook.

Primary Industry and Fisheries Plan looks to the future

NT Major Projects Conference The NT Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries has launched its 4-year industry plan, designed to help achieve economic growth and development in the Territory. Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries, Willem Westra van Holthe says the plan to develop the Territory’s agriculture and fisheries industries will help stimulate and sustain economic development throughout the Territory. The value of the NT’s agricultural and fisheries sector is expected to increase from the current $570 million, to more than $600 million by 2015. The strategy outlines reductions in red and green tape, an increase of exports to Asia; and increased flexibility of land use on pastoral leases as avenues to grow the industries. The plan also encourages indigenous involvement in all levels of primary production, and recognises the need to protect environmental resources. The industry plan is available for download at: http://www.nt.gov.au/d/Content/File/p/pi/DPIF_Development_ Plan1.pdf

The fourth annual NT Major Projects Conference will be held from 29-30 October at the Darwin Convention Centre. The two-day conference will examine in detail the significant investments being made in all areas of the Territory, including roads, ports, rail, housing, land, transport, education, and water. Question and answer segments will encourage and enable delegates’ opinions to be presented, and other opportunities to network, and discuss topics and issues will be available. Topics covered will be plentiful, including an overview of major projects; delivering infrastructure requirements for the resources sector; Australia’s Northern Gateway to Asia; Ichthys LNG Project; the strategic plan for the NT; Darwin Port infrastructure and planning priorities; and Indigenous participation in construction. For more information go to www.ntconference.com.au

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The car industry

When I think about the Territory, I think opportunity. has been the headline of many newspapers with the down turn in manufacturing and the many closures Australia wide of long running Car dealerships, but the decision to invest in a multiMillion dollar site and Car Dealership in Darwin was an easy one. Hidden Valley Ford, Subaru Darwin, Audi Centre Darwin & Porsche Centre Darwin are all located on the Stuart Highway at Berrimah and as of June this year are the latest in acquisition of Regent Motors. Regent motors boasts two Toyota dealerships in Perth, multi franchise site in Kalgoorlie and a multi franchise site in Bunbury. Tim Johnston Dealer Principal and Director of the Darwin and Broome based dealerships said “It wasn’t just about buying a car yard in Darwin, it was a decision based on the investment into business in the Far North west of Australia, when you talk about Darwin you talk about growth and opportunity, I know for a fact that if I was in any other state in Australia I would have not had the opportunity’s that the Northern Territory has presented”. The Northern Territory boasts enormous natural resources, deep sea ports, trade and tourism hub to Asia, live exports, National parks and a proud war

history. It is an exciting place to be living and with the growth cycle that NT is experiencing it is an exciting place to be in business. In a society where people are constantly talking about face book and twitter, Territorians are talking about Impex and Government investment which in turn drives an infectious buzz around the business community. A good business model set on specific performance criteria that endorses continuous improvement and rewards good culture will be the key to success and growth. We are a company based on strong core principals; our vision is to “create an environment where people can over achieve”. Aligning the employees with the employers end goals will create a team atmosphere and good culture. The Northern Territory provides businesses an environment that aligns with these company goals through population growth, a government that is active, strong trade agreements, strong currency and diverse revenue streams. Furthermore a strong Government and defence force employment will ensure the economic growth in the Northern Territory for many years to come; some people may draw the conclusion that investing in in the Northern Territory actually mitigates a level of investment risk.

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UpFront!

Tim Johnston Dealer Principal of Shinju Motor Group www.shinjumotorgroup.com

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Doing business in the Territory is easier with ICN’S NT OFFICE

ICN has a proven track record and is w With a thriving economy that is showing no signs of slowing down, there has never been a better time for companies to look to the Northern Territory to do business. This is where Industry Capability Network (ICN) in Northern Territory comes in. Through its specialist local knowledge, and a keen understanding of the competitive nature of doing business in the Territory, ICN has helped countless businesses set up a strong foothold in the Territory. ICN (NT) CEO Kevin Peters says ICN's strong links with local suppliers, plus the backing of the NT Government, ensures that organisations that

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work with ICN will find the right suppliers, every time. "On top of this, ICN in the NT is part of a national network linking Australian companies to world-class Australian manufacturers and service providers," he said. “Project proponents can not only demonstrate a transparent approach to industry via ICN, but also save time and money identifying capability and capacity of local contractors to meet their specific requirements” Kevin says that ICN (NT) was established 26 years ago and has a strong track record. "It is an independent body that receives support

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BUSIN E S S N E T WO R K

s well positioned to help with any project from the NT Government, as well as the Federal Government on a project by project basis. It also has its own commercial arrangements," he said. "The heart of our service is a powerful online system – ICN Gateway – which holds the details of about 70,000 Australian and New Zealand suppliers and almost $260 billion worth of projects. “ICN Gateway makes it easier for procurement managers to manage the supplier registration process, and ensures only quality suppliers respond to

registrations of interest or calls for tender." Kevin added that ICN does not get involved in the tender process or any final decision. "In a nutshell our mandate is to ensure that companies looking for suppliers are matched with competitive and capable local companies." Kevin is a long-time Territorian and has been involved in business ownership and managerial positions for 25 years. “I call the Territory home now and am extremely excited about its prospects. I’m also very excited about the role of the ICN

in ensuring that our businesses have an avenue to opportunity with the larger projects such as INPEX’s Ichthys, Shell’s Prelude, Vista Gold’s Mt Todd, TNG’s Mount Peake and Tellus’ Chandler Salt Mine which are all posted on ICN Gateway," he said. For more information call ICN (NT) on 08 8922 9422 or email info@icnnt.org.au.

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Raising the bar for Territory Business The Northern Territory’s oil, gas and major projects boom has seen millions of dollars of investment flood into Darwin. And with it has come the need for new and modern infrastructure to support industry and business. The multi-million dollar Darwin Corporate Park, currently being built on a 26,000 square metre block of land on the Stuart Highway at Berrimah, will meet the demands of businesses needing state-of-theart and fully equipped office space with high speed wireless internet access (NBN connected). The $85 million Park, which has been fully funded, is the brain child of Territorians Brett Dixon and Jamie Cooper. Brett and Jamie identified the need for Darwin to have its own corporate park following a trip to Aberdeen, a Scottish oil and gas hub that 30 years ago went through a business boom similar to the one the Territory is currently experiencing. “What struck us the most about Aberdeen was its sheer number of business and corporate parks,” Brett says. “These corporate parks have become an important part of Aberdeen. They provide much needed infrastructure for businesses there. “This is something that is currently lacking in Darwin.” Brett and Jamie believe Darwin will expand to become a major energy hub of Australia, and it is their belief in this growth that has

The journey begins

Words by Kasey Brunt

Pictured: Steve Gleeson

led them to develop the city’s first Corporate Park. “Thirty years ago, Aberdeen was a fledgling fishing and trading port. Then somebody decided to start an oil project off the coast in the North Sea, and since then it has evolved into quite a large affluent city that supports one of the world’s biggest supply hubs for the oil industry. “We strongly believe what has happened there will happen to Darwin.” The Darwin Corporate Park will be made up of eight 3 level buildings, with the capacity to accommodate 1000 workers.

The buildings will be serviced by lifts and connected by covered walkways. It will be targeting a 5.5 star NABERS energy efficiency rating – one star more than what is generally required by most Government and Corporate entities, ensuring energy cost savings for tenants. On-site facilities will include 529 secure basement car parks, 197 ground level car parks, a gym, and end-of-trip facilities for tenants wanting to cycle to work. A 760 square metre quality café will be run by Darwin catering duo David and Brigette Cannon and will have the capacity to fully

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Jamie Cooper, Brett Dixon and Charles Burkitt

REVIEW

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Raising the bar continued... “We are amongst the most competitively priced Corporate Parks in Australia,” Brett says. “We want to offer Darwin the best product at the most affordable rate. This is very important considering the costs of living, and we believe we have a product that is not only superior to the majority out there, but is also the most affordable. “We really want to establish leading edge office space outside of the CBD, where likeminded businesses can come together in a professional environment, and we believe we are doing this.” Stage 1 of the Darwin Corporate Park is currently being built, with approximately 200 people expected to be employed on the project over its lifetime. The $85 million construction, which is fully funded, is being headed by experienced local project manager Steve Gleeson. “Stage 1 will focus on the four buildings that make up the western end of the Park, with an estimated completion date of the beginning of next Wet season” Steve says. “In June we began excavating the basement car park, and since then we have removed in excess of 90,000 tonnes of dirt and material.” Steve says an important part of the project is that it uses local businesses – which keeps money and jobs in the Territory. “All employees are highly skilled locals,” he says. “We have a competent and full team behind us.”

Stuart Highway frontage

David & Brigette Cannon

cater to all tenants and visitors. “There are three key features that will ensure that businesses who lease office space will be well looked after,” Darwin Corporate Park General Manager Charles Burkitt says. “These are Location, Price and Facilities. “We had to make sure we looked after the businesses, and their number one concern aside from pricing, is staff. “Businesses need to look after their staff for retention purposes and staff like to have access to excellent amenities such as quality cafes, gyms, end-of-trip facilities and convenient access to parking and public transport at affordable prices.” Charles believes the range of amenities will fully meet the demands of businesses that lease space at the Park. “Not only are new businesses coming to town all the time, but the existing local businesses are quickly maturing,” he says. “They are becoming more advanced in order to become more competitive for work. “This means business demands and requirements are becoming more intense, and their expectations for facilities are higher. Basically what we are delivering will meet these demands and expectations.” But what is perhaps the most important factor for businesses wanting to lease office space will be the affordability.

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Darwin Corporate Park location

NOW LEASING For further information contact: Darwin Corporate Park P: +61 8 8924 0888 E: info@darwincorporatepark.com.au www.darwincorporatepark.com.au

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Warren on the “White Paper” Warren Entsch MP Member for Leichhardt You have been appointed the Chair on the White Paper on developing Northern Australia. What can you tell us about the Terms of Reference, Timelines, and Goals of the Paper? There’s been a lot of interest over many years about how we further develop the North. But this interest has to be translated into a concrete plan for action that can address the numerous policies and market failures currently hampering our region’s growth. The Terms of Reference were broadly suggested in the 2030 Vision for Developing Northern Australia draft document, released in June. We’ve already had a lot of feedback and these submissions, with public forums, will help us produce a White Paper within 12 months of the election. The White Paper will define the policies for developing the North to 2030, including an outline for their implementation over the next two, five, 10 and 20 years. We’ll then be able to establish an appropriate budget to start the implementation phase. Your electorate, which includes the tropical city of Cairns and Aboriginal communities of Cape York, is similar to the Top End of the Northern Territory. What is your vision for Northern Australia? Where do I start! My vision is that we realise our untapped potential. We have almost 40 per cent of Australia’s total land area but only 4 per cent of the population. Then consider another fact in that 40 per cent of the global population lives in the tropical zone between the Tropic of Capricorn and Tropic of Cancer – and that’s set to rise to 50 per cent by 2050. The potential is just breath-taking. I want to see Northern Australia at the forefront in providing worlds-best expertise in tropical health and

medicine, sports, education (including through the New Colombo Plan), governance and environmental management. I want to see regional communities with water, communications and energy security so new areas can be opened up to agriculture and aquaculture and existing areas reach their full potential, with farmers focused on produce for key Asian markets. Our strategic importance must be recognised with the expansion of northern defence assets and the relocation of relevant government agencies. We need to reevaluate tenure, particularly on pastoral leases, to give the necessary security to landholders to invest in long-term infrastructure. All this will be achieved once we - as a government - create the right climate to encourage the setting up and growth of viable long-term enterprises. What role do you see business and investment firms in developing Northern Australia; and how will your government facilitate that process? I’m strongly of the view that the best way to develop the North is through private sector investment and ingenuity. Our role as government will be to create policy frameworks that help companies to realise this vision and encourage individuals and businesses to move north. A natural starting point is to identify policies that are unnecessarily limiting growth and stopping people from making the most of the region’s potential. Once we remove this red and green tape, businesses will become more productive and profitable, jobs will be created and investment will grow. How can business have input into the White Paper, and when will you be in the Northern Territory?

I don’t yet have a schedule but it’s my intention to travel widely across Northern Australia so all interested parties can have input. In the meantime, people can email my office at warren.entsch.mp@aph.gov.au. Because this White Paper is about attracting business and investment, some of which will come from overseas; will you be holding forums in key Asian centres to gauge the views of businesses? I’d love to, but given the time frames and the scope of the consultation we’ll be focusing on communities within the North. However, businesses that are based in key Asian centres can make a submission and we’d certainly appreciate their feedback. You are an astute observer of the economic and social evolution of Australia; so where do you see the NT's economy in the next 10, 20, 50 years? Looking to 2030 and beyond, I see NT as playing a key role in our establishment as a world-leader in all things tropical. The development of a premium-produce focused food-bowl could help to double Australia’s current agricultural output. Tourism will remain an element of the NT economy, especially as we aim to grow the tourist economy in the North to two million international tourists annually. There is scope for growth driven by building an energy export industry worth $150 billion to the economy, with a major focus on clean and efficient energy. In line with this are huge opportunities to export our resourcesand agriculture-related technical skills – turning this into a $7 billion a year industry. The future for Northern Australia is bright and I'm excited to be a part of it.

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Territory's economy booming

SNAPSHOT The Northern Territory's economy is without a doubt the envy of many Australian states and other parts of the world - it just keeps on growing and growing. Northern Australia's economy is so strong mainly due to its natural rich resources and oil and gas reserves, plus the keen interest in its unexplored areas. The NT Government recognises this and is investing millions of dollars to help improve infrastructure and attract investors. It also acknowledges its close proximity to Asia as being a huge drawcard to the Territory. The Territory has the fastest growing annual economic rate in Australia, and there is plenty of potential to capitalise on with industries such as retail, manufacturing, mining, hospitality and tourism. It is the place to be if you want to make a mark. Its economic growth has been higher than the national average for over a decade.

The NT Government has reduced its debt by $1.2 billion dollars. The 2013 budget focuses on not only Territorians and how to improve their lives, but also to attract further investment from overseas such as existing ones INPEX and Conoco Phillips - all resource developments. To also help improve the Territory's robust economy, the NT Government is focusing on primary industries and ways at increasing tourism and therefore related industries. In a nutshell, the government wants to make it easier and even more attractive to do business in the Territory.

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Palmerston Palmerston is Darwin's satellite city. Palmerston is growing so fast, with more and more suburbs being created, that its boundaries have merged. It is approximately a 15 to 20 minute drive from the Darwin CBD. Palmerston has a population of 27,618 according the latest official statistics. It is the fastest growing city in the Territory, and at times in Australia, and a number of new - yet unnamed suburbs - are being built to accommodate the boom in its population and Northern Australia. There is a lot of potential in investment in infrastructure and property development for those keen on getting in on the action.

Population The Northern Territory's population recently passed 200,000 people for the first time. According to Census details the Territory's total population is 212,000 an increase in five years from 192,000 or 9.9%.

Palmerston's population is expected to pass more than 40,000 in 10 to 15 years. So there is a lot of opportunity to invest in this city.

Darwin, the NT's capital, is booming with many new suburbs being built in Palmerston its satellite city to accommodate the growth. The greater Darwin region's current population according is estimated to be 120,585. This is a 13.8% increase in five years. Darwin itself is 73,000.

Northern Territory's climate Due to the vastness of the Northern Territory its climate can vary from its northern region to the southern ones. A lot of the Territory is desert so it can vary from extreme heats in the town of Alice Springs, the Territory's second largest city, to very cold nights.

A big reason behind theTerritory's boom is due to the increase in military and the worldwide interest in its mining ventures and potential. There is a lot of interest and investment in the Territory's natural resources and oil and gas reserves with a vast amount of the area still untapped making it a very appealing place to invest, which means more people moving to the Territory.

On the other hand Darwin, the Territory's capital, and other areas surrounding are very tropical. Unlike other Australian or many international cities there is no Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter - there is the 'wet' and the 'dry' season. The dry season generally runs from May to September and this is when the northern area is more temperate in its climate. In its coolest months June and July, the average temperature is 19 to 30 percent celsius, with quite cool nights. The wet season makes up the rest of the year. There is plenty of rainfall and can get quite muggy due to the build-up. The majority of the rainy season is from December to March where there are electrical storms, and the humidity rarely falls below 70 per cent.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no secret the Northern Territory is booming in the mining industry

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The mining sector is the single largest contributor to the Northern Territoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy, helping make it one of the strongest in the nation.

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NAME IN DARWIN AND THE NORTHERN TERRITORY. A Japanese company with a global footprint and long-standing Indonesian ties, since 1999 INPEX had been looking to develop the rich Ichthys gas reserves in the Browse Basin in Commonwealth waters off the Western Australian coast. The plan was to build an LNG plant on the Maret Islands about 440km north-east of Broome. It would have been connected by a 200km gas pipeline to the Browse Ichthys field. But the project’s tight development window was not going to be achieved in Western Australia. Then, nine years ago, an unlikely opportunity was extended from the country’s least populated jurisdiction. In late 2004 a delegation led by former Territory Chief Minister Clare Martin and top public servant Paul Tyrrell visited Japan to put forward their case for INPEX to consider Darwin. Team Territory, as INPEX called them, continued to work their message and push the benefits of doing business in Darwin. Over the next few years, that message was taken more and more seriously. The Territory was open for business. Big business! Sean Kildare has been with INPEX since 2002. A background as an environmental scientist, his diverse portfolio includes serving with the South Australian mounted police, as an officer in the Army Reserve and 20

years in mining and oil and gas. More recently he has focused on creating opportunity out of highly complex projects to the point where they move from concept to final investment decision and then to the construction phase. Anchoring the Ichthys project in Darwin is by far his most significant professional achievement. “We were focused for several years on a development concept in Western Australia that subsequently proved too risky to undertake within the tight global window of opportunity the project had,” he said. “The issues placed before us from a range of stakeholders in Western Australia were exceedingly difficult to address in a commercially reasonable timeframe. “Clare Martin drew INPEX’ attention to the opportunity for development here in the Northern Territory.” Western Australia’s loss was the Territory’s gain. The numbers around the Ichthys Project are astounding on a global scale; astronomical in a Territory context. A joint venture between INPEX (the Operator), major partner Total, Tokyo gas, Osaka gas, Chubu Electric Power and Toho Gas, the US$34 billion project constitutes the largest finance deal and insurance placement in global history.

Ichthys is three massive projects in one; the offshore production infrastructure, an 870km sub-sea gas export pipeline – the largest in the southern hemisphere – and the onshore LNG plant at Darwin’s Blaydin Point on Middle Arm. The three ‘projects’ combined make it the largest and most complex construction job in the world today and the largest in Australia’s history. At over 5km long and 2km wide, Blaydin Point is Australia’s largest construction site. The 300 MW power station that will be purpose built to power the LNG plant will have more output than the Channel Island and Weddell power stations combined. So far in Darwin more than $1 billion has been spent by INPEX and the project’s construction consortia, including lead onshore contractor JKC. Over 200 local businesses have been awarded Ichthys related contracts and the overall spend in the Territory is estimated to exceed $5 billion by the end of the construction phase in 2017. More than 60 per cent of the $260 million worker accommodation village in Howard Springs was built by local businesses. The Project is now ramping up for peak construction, which is not bad going for 18 months of hard work around the globe since the final investment decision in January 2012 –

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INPEX Darwin General Manager

Sean Kildare

The numbers around the Ichthys Project are astounding on a global scale; astronomical in a Territory context

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INPEX story continued...

but these guys are just warming up and there’s plenty more to come. Currently about 2300 people are working on site at Blaydin Point and Howard Springs, approximately 1900 of those are Territory local residents. Workforce numbers will increase before completion of construction and the gas starts flowing towards the end of 2016. Work laying the sub-sea gas export pipeline will begin in Darwin Harbour in the first quarter of next year as will assembly of the modules that will form the LNG processing plant. In the post-Fukushima age, Japan’s demand for environmentally friendly non-nuclear energy is increasing. When it was formed by the Japanese Government in 1966 to explore for and develop oil and gas resources in Indonesia, the company was established as the Indonesian Petroleum Exploration Company – the INPEX acronym followed some years later. The Japanese Government still carries an 18 per cent stake in the INPEX Corporation. “At that time it was formed, INPEX’s primary mission was to work with its then partners to develop oil and gas projects in Indonesia. We remain heavily committed and are investing in Indonesia to this day and will be for some time,” says Sean Kildare.

“The Japanese Government’s stake in INPEX is a clear demonstration of the national significance and priority the company’s business has to Japan, which is the acquisition and supply of long-term, secure and environmentally responsible energy. “INPEX is a conservatively Japanese company that has a very careful, proper and respectful approach to doing business all over the world. It is our trademark and I am very proud to work for a company that conducts its business to the highest ethical and commercial standards. “INPEX is not a one trick pony. We have massive projects elsewhere around the world, such as the Abadi Project in Indonesian waters which is a similar size to Ichthys.” The Blaydin Point site is being prepared for the long term with capacity for up to six LNG trains – the current project will deliver two trains. With INPEX continuously exploring for new gas reserves in Australia and off-shore, Darwin and Japan will continue to strengthen ties for decades to come. But Sean Kildare sees Darwin’s regional role being much broader than just this key nation building relationship. “Darwin will be the place where Australia does its handshake and business with the Asia-Pacific region. This is where it will happen, give it time.”

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Downstream oil and gas opportunities abound in the Territory

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GAS The Territory is shaping up as Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second oil and gas export hub, and downstream oil and gas companies have begun to realise the potential. Spokesperson said the Northern Territory Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proactive attitude towards investment means there will be increased opportunities in the downstream oil and gas sectors.

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Timor Sea, which is off the Territory coastline, has so much potential with world class oil and gas fields and attracts interest from major players in the industry.

“As the oil and gas industry grows so do the opportunities for downstream business,” Mines and Energy Minister Willem Westra van Holthe said. “That is why national and international investors are keeping a keen eye on the Territory as the oil and gas industry continues to grow. "The Territory’s onshore and offshore oil and gas potential is renowned worldwide and exploration companies are actively exploring and evaluating new reserves.” There is nearly 2500km of onshore gas pipeline, and more than 500km of offshore pipeline connecting Darwin to operating gas fields in the Bonaparte Basin, the Bayu Undan field, and gas fields in Central Australia. A further 890km of gas pipeline will soon connect Darwin to huge gas reserves in the Browse Basin through the Ichthys LNG Project. Mr Westra van Holthe said growth of the oil and gas sector in the Northern Territory was a good start towards building a profitable downstream industry “ConocoPhillips’ Darwin LNG plant has been operating since 2006, and construction of the Ichthys project is well underway. “The Territory has never been in a better position to develop downstream oil and gas projects. “Some of the downstream refinement opportunities in the Territory include methanol, olefins and their derivatives, nitrogen and phosphorous based fertilisers, as well as gas-toliquid synthetic fuels," spokesperson said. "A successful example of an established, local

downstream oil and gas project is the BOC Darwin helium plant,” spokesperson continued. “It is located next to the ConocoPhillips LNG plant, which supplies the raw helium. “The BOC plant is the only one of its kind in the southern hemisphere, and one of only 15 helium plants in the world. The BOC plant recovers, purifies and liquefies the helium component from a waste nitrogen stream coming from the ConocoPhillips site. The plant now supplies Australia’s helium needs, with additional capacity available for world-wide export. “This is a good example of a downstream industry taking advantage of the existing supply chain to build a viable and ongoing business," Mr Westra van Holthe said. “Helium has many applications and is used extensively in the medical manufacturing space and in defence industries. "The BOC plant is an example of the opportunities available to businesses in the Territory." Mr Westra van Holthe said all of this massive potential and attraction for investment will only boost the long term strength of the Territory's development and outlook. “Business should have confidence investing in the Northern Territory, and we have put in place favourable conditions to do so. The Northern Territory is open for business,” Mr Westra van Holthe said. For more information visit www.investNT.nt.gov.au

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Chief Minister Giles said that all of this massive potential and attraction for investment will only boost the long term strength of the Territory's prosperity.

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A NEW CHAPTER in the NT Chamber ofCommerce "IT'S A VERY EXCITING TIME AS WE LOOK AT REENERGISING THIS LEADING EMPLOYER ORGANISATION THAT HAS BEEN HELPING NT BUSINESSES SINCE 1957.” 58

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CHAM B E R o f C O M M E R C E

R Greg Bicknell Chief Executive Officer NT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

Photo by George Fragopoulos XSiGHT

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“

"We are going back to the grass roots and we’re

more than a decade, I was recently appointed as the

looking at making it easier for members to seek

CEO," he said.

advice online as well."

"Previously at the Chamber I was in charge of the

So what is the NT Chamber of Commerce? They

International Trade Division, I've lived and worked

have around 1200 members from owners of small

in the Territory for 28 years and have a strong

businesses to much larger organisations. Businesses

understanding of not only what it offers, but the

We are excited to work with the Federal and Territory Government on projects to strengthen the Territory such as developing infrastructure needs; for example a separate bulk ore port.

such as hospitality, retail,

abundance of opportunities that lay ahead."

manufacturing and oil and

Greg says that one of the Chamber’s key focusses is

gas are part of this group.

to relaunch its online presence.

They have four offices across

"Lets face it nowadays most people are time poor

the Territory, it's not Darwin

and need to access things quickly," he said.

focussed, it's Territory wide.

"Our website gives access to tool to benefit business

Their offices are based in

owners as well as information to subscribers on HR

Darwin,

Katherine,

Advance which provides the documentation needed

Nhulunbuy and Alice Springs.

to employ people and ensure an efficient

They provide advocacy and

employer/employee relationship.

lobbying

businesses,

"The other one we have at the moment for

networking opportunities and

subscribers is Work, Health and Safety which offers

advice on work health safety,

advice on those issues for employers.

apprenticeships, work place

"We are also excited to work with the Federal and

relations plus much more.

Territory Government on projects to strengthen the

for

"Our monthly “Business at Sunset” networking

Territory such as developing infrastructure needs;

events are very successful, they are hosted by

for example a separate bulk ore port."

different members, each host gives a presentation

The NT Chamber of Commerce is overseen by a

about their company, then members mingle. We get

board of elected members - from small business

approximately 200 people attend each event - and

owners to larger ones. The current President is Julie

just think, word of mouth can also be the most

Ross who is based in Alice Springs and is a Director

effective form of advertising," Greg said.

of a local engineering company.

Greg says he's very excited about the next chapter

For more information call 8982 8100 or visit

of the Chamber.

www.chambernt.com.au

"I've worked for the Chamber of Commerce for

“

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DEVELOPMENT

export opportun Sean Mahoney Chairman of The International Business Council

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unities

The International Business Council (IBC) has been helping link local NT companies with commercial opportunities overseas for over 20 years. Chairman of the IBC Sean Mahoney said the focus of the Council has been assisting members to trade internationally.

Sean has been the elected chair of the Council since 2006 and has been a Territorian for 18 years.

Sean said the Council is an incorporated member of the NT Chamber of Commerce.

"I also set up the International College of Advanced Education, which has a focus on helping international students come to the Territory to study hospitality. We provide skilled and dedicated employees to this booming sector - the Territory is a tourist destination so that needs to be capitalised on as well," he said.

"Our main focus is on international trade, previously it was focused on exports, however we are now looking at ways to develop import opportunities. We want to help our members to go off shore and trade internationally and in some cases import," Sean said. "We have pre-departure briefings for delegates, lead delegations, help match businesses through the various international Chamber of Commerce offices, Austrade, the NT Government and other Australian and international related organisations," Sean said. "We also help coordinate Industry issues and assist where we can with the NT Government and Federal Government," he said. Another major issue the IBC wishes the resolve is the implementation of a Regional Migration Agreement. The IBC has been lobbying the Federal Government consistently on this issue.

"I'm quite proud to say that my college, which was set up 15 years ago, issued the first trade qualification certificates in Timor Leste, and they were personally issued by its President Jose Ramos Horta in 2009." Photo by George Fragopoulos XSiGHT

"Indonesia is one of our closest international markets, with a large economy and a growing middle class. The NT has had good long term links to the market and there is significant interest both from Indonesia and the NT to develop more business,â&#x20AC;? he said

Sean also works overseas providing education and consulting services throughout Asia. "I'm quite proud to say that my college, which was set up 15 years ago, issued the first trade qualification certificates in Timor Leste, and they were personally issued by its President Jose Ramos Horta in 2009," Sean said. But back to the International Business Council, what can they offer you? "There is a world of opportunity out there and we are here to help facilitate good commercial opportunities. To assist in this we lead delegations to offshore markets, such as our visit to Bali in November for the IABC Annual Conference," Sean said.

"This is crucial to improving business outcomes in the NT and boosting our local economy," he said.

"Our members are involved in exporting and importing a range of goods and services," he said.

"We want to make it easier to get appropriate concessions for NT businesses to be able to bring in skilled and semi skilled international workers to help with our local projects," Sean said.

Sean said the Council is also looking at Indonesia quite closely for further opportunities and he and Chamber of Commerce CEO Greg Bicknell travelled to Jakarta with the Chief Minister Adam Giles recently.

"We can give broad advice about setting up an export or importing business, provide advice on suppliers and buyers nationally and internationally, export market assessments, export assistance programs as well as update you on the latest in customs requirements, consular advice, business delegations and much more. The IBC has a TradeStart Export Advisor, Murray Hird, who works with individual NT companies to build export business," Sean said. So if you think your business needs this type of support or is simply interested in finding out more call Kate Morrissey on 8982 8125 or email kmorrissey@chambernt.com.au

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Our time to shine The NT Manufacturer's Council in partnership with the NT Government, the Chamber of Commerce and the NT ICN has worked tirelessly over the past two years holding meetings in Japan with INPEX and JKC on how we can help local manufacturers get involved in the multi-billion dollar Ichthys Project. CHAIRMAN STUART KENNY "Although the past few years have been difficult times for local and national manufacturing, the Ichthys Project lays the foundation for investment, growth and opportunities for local manufacturers, the Territory is starting to move forward and it's only going to get bigger and better." Stuart said the NT Manufacturing Council is part of the overarching umbrella of the NT Chamber of Commerce but its main focus is to lobby government, promote and help local manufacturers. "We lobby and assist local manufacturers such as welding, fabrication and service providers basically anyone who builds, services or manufactures in the Territory," he said. "The Council has an independent board made up of local businesses represented by all levels of manufacturing companies from larger organisations employing many hundreds of staff to smaller operations." Stuarts says one of the main focuses of the Council is to help engage and promote local companies to the many bigger projects such as INPEX, Conoco Phillips, Shell Prelude and all on-shore resource development projects across Northern Australia. "JKC are the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC)

contractor for the Ichthys Project onshore LNG facilities. We have had several meetings to promote local capability and to introduce our manufactures to the booming oil and gas industry positioned off our northern shores. To-date INPEX and JKC have been engaging and encouraging local participation, including by attending our general and boards meetings," he said. "In short, this means more jobs, more investment, greater level of skills and an even bigger boost to the Territory's economy, if we focus on quality outcomes and partnerships with these projects." Stuart said local manufacturers do face some challenges though, such as wage demands, cost of living for employees, training and availability of employees as work continues to ramp up inline with these projects. “We continue to promote the local business opportunity to projects underway and being considered in the Territory. However this can be difficult when the local capability is competing against large multinationals. We continue to work with a coordinated approach to the multinational alongside the NT Government, ICN NT and the Chamber to ensure we are not overlooked. But, we must acknowledge that we are yet able to undertake all of the largest complex work packages on our own,” he said.

"The Council has promoted IR Policy, OH&S, financial capability, resourcing and staff, quality management and environmental systems needed to compete in this industry. "We are working to help local companies as much as we can with introductions, information and networking events, but with the Territory's booming economy many interstate companies will try to capitalise on these opportunities. "We are here to help grow and strengthen our manufacturing businesses and keep as many jobs in the Territory as possible." As the Chairman of the NT Manufacturers Council, which is a volunteer role, Stuart’s full time role is the Northern Australian General Manager of the Austal Service Darwin. This business is focused on defence, oil and gas as well as other resource sectors across northern Australia. "Strong relationships between governments and industry are critical to position the Territory as the northern Australian gas hub. Our priority is to assist our members and represent Territory manufactures in the development and growth of the industry in the Territory, which we have have been doing so for almost 50 years," Stuart said.

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TERRITORY LIFE

M AN U FA C T U R I N G

Photo by George Fragopoulos XSiGHT

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Ambassador Vicki O’Halloran’s name is synonymous with the local and national community services sector. Having worked in welfare services most of her professional life, the former Telstra Business Woman of the Year now has a new and equally significant role to get her teeth into. As one of the four women hand-picked by Chief Minister Adam Giles to represent the Northern Territory as Business Ambassadors, Vicki’s role will see her helping promote the Territory on the national and international scale. This is an opportunity that Vicki hopes will showcase the uniqueness of the Territory to the rest of the world. “We have many unparalleled qualities here in the NT … it is so dynamic and full of potential, and most certainly Australia’s gateway for incredible business,” says Vicki. “We have a lot of work to do in remote settings, there is no doubt about that, but I think our small jurisdiction provides us with opportunities that often can’t be achieved in those bigger states.” “We can have connections with families and people that require our support services. And we can probably deliver these services in a more timely manner if we grow the opportunity to build

effective relationships with sponsors and businesses who can invest in improving the quality of life for Territorians.” As for the potential of the Territory, Vicki admits the possibilities are as endless as the connections and relationships Territorians are renowned for fostering.

VICKI O’HALLORAN “The Ambassador program gives key Territorians the opportunity to share their expertise gained through years of working in this great place.” Vicki says the close proximity to our Asian neighbours must continue to be capitalised on. And it is certainly this opportunity right on our doorstep and others that Vicki says will see the Territory shine bright over the next 30 years. “I hope that we don’t lose that calm quality that we have .. the uniqueness of a Cavenagh street … the beauty of our harbour; there is a fine line sometimes.”

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S O C I A L WO R K

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We have a lot of work to do in remote settings, there is no doubt about that, but I think our small jurisdiction provides us with opportunities that often canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be achieved in those bigger states. Vicki O'Halloran Chief Executive Officer Somerville Community Services www.somerville.org.au

Photo by George Fragopoulos XSiGHT

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An interview with Fabrizio Perilli

d DE V E LOPMENT

TERRITORY LIFE

Many people outside of Darwin don't know the Darwin Waterfront Precinct (DWP) and its unique place in the Darwin property market. What areas of other cities such as; Sydney, Singapore, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Tokyo, and others; would you compare the DWP. The proximity of the Darwin Waterfront Precinct (DWP) to the Darwin CBD lends itself to comparisons with: • Darling Harbour, King St Wharf in Sydney; • Southbank and Docklands in Melbourne; • Keppel Bay in Singapore; • The extensive Victoria Harbour reclamation development in Hong King including elements of the Kowloon East and New Central Harbourfront; • St Luke’s Garden in Tokyo. Each of the above established precincts are considered successful precincts as a result of their mixed use nature that have created active and vibrant environments that all owners, tenants and visitors are able to enjoy. They represent their states and countries well and are considered to be aspirational environments. The existing DWP masterplan needs to evolve to meet and hopefully exceed the standards set by these other comparable CBD waterfront

precincts, however there obviously needs to be a reflection or cognisance that Darwin has a significantly smaller population and therefore whatever is developed needs to be commensurate with this. The attributes of these successful Australian and Asian waterfront developments however need to be captured and incorporated into the DWP. Many investors would be wondering about the need or timing of an investment into Darwin. The DWP development area is finite; how much has been developed and how much is left before it is full; and what are the timeframes. Toga commenced the redevelopment of the Darwin Waterfront precinct on site in 2007 and currently has completed Stage 1 comprising the 241 room Adina Vibe Hotel, 138 residential apartments and approximately 7,000m2 of dedicated retail and commercial area. Stage 2a, known as the Wharf 2 development, is currently under construction and comprises 137 residential apartments, which are all sold, 4000m2 commercial building: which will be occupied by Charles Darwin University for its School

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TOGA shaping the darwin Waterfront

Fabrizio Perilli Executive General Manager Development and Construction

www.toga.com.au Photo by George Fragopoulos XSiGHT

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of Business and Hospitality and approximately 1,000m2 of ground floor retail. There is a lot more development yet to come at the Darwin Waterfront. Toga has another 7 to 8 years to develop the DW masterplan. We are in the process of submitting Development

Applications for two new stages located both at Fort Hill and Stokes Hill, and hope that subject to planning consent approval, at least one of these development’s will be brought to market in early 2014. The Darwin market is vibrant and we are encouraged by the vision and determination of the NT Government to ensure that this continues well into the future. The Australian Federal Government’s stated commitment to Northern Australia further bolsters our confidence that Darwin will continue to grow strongly in the short, medium and long term future. Darwin’s proximity to the world’s fastest growing region, being South East Asia, also positions it very well to capitalise in future opportunities in business investment in industries aligned with this part of the world. Darwin is currently a capital only with just over 100,000 residents and therefore when considering the above factors, we believe it is poised for significant growth, making it an attractive investment opportunity for Territorian, Australian and overseas investors. And obviously we believe that in sync with worldwide trends, the Darwin Waterfront is the best place to invest, live, work and stay. When considering other similar waterfront precincts in Australia, Asia and generally throughout the world, we believe that there are currently reasonably priced opportunities to purchase residential apartments and retail and commercial suites. I think that this is the case because of the fact that Darwin is only now coming onto people’s radars, both within Australia and within the South East Asian region. With the investment and population growth in Northern Australia, there should be good growth in a precinct like the Darwin Waterfront. The wave pool, lagoon, and lawned areas of the DWP are a social destination for all visitors and locals. In the future stages, what other innovative attractions will you have as part of the developments.

accessible soft and hard landscaped and water areas. Goyders Park will be constructed as part of our heritage and cultural contribution to the area together with an appropriate address and presentation to the cruise ship terminal. Public boardwalks adjacent to the waterfront edge will also be constructed as each stage of the development is completed to ensure that everyone has access to and can enjoy the amazing and unobstructed views and Waterfront environment. Toga’s commitment to public art installations throughout the waterfront precinct will also provide residents and visitors with locations of interest and the opportunity for artists to permanently show case their talent. Recent stages have incorporated the Charles Darwin University's Business School, can you detail the mixed uses of the DWP now and into the future. Toga was very excited to announce the incorporation of Charles Darwin University’s School of Business and Hospitality into the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. The inclusion of an education campus within a CBD environment is generally seen as a positive by all as it provides great access and connection with the business community, boosts the local economic activity and most importantly brings life to an area during the day when most people are at work. We have the ability to introduce additional commercial and retail offering at the Darwin Waterfront and believe that an expansion of further educational related uses could and should be considered as well as any other commercial or retail use that compliments and adds to the Darwin CBD. Other uses that need to be considered include additional hotels that are appropriate for a CBD waterfront precinct, complimentary destinational retail areas and potentially public building that attract people to the Waterfront.

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The wave pool, wave lagoon and lawned areas of the DWP have very much become a must go to place for the Local Territorians and tourists alike, which is pleasing. The balance of the Waterfront development will continue to expand through the

DEVELOPMENT

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TERRITORY LIFE

BUS I N E S S S P O T L I G H T

TOGA FACTS ESTABLISHED IN 1963 by the current Executive Chairman, Mr. Ervin Vidor, AM as a property development, construction, investment and management group. Initially focusing on medium sized residential and commercial developments, Toga now employs over 1,500 team members in Australia, New Zealand and Europe operating as an integrated property group across the following areas: • Property Development • Design, Construction & Project Management • Investment & Asset Management • Hotel Management: - Adina Apartment Hotels - Medina Serviced Apartments - Vibe Hotels - Travelodge Hotels • Accounting, Finance & Administration.

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION The Toga Group is an active developer and builder of quality residential apartments (Toga Apartments), hotels (Medina Apartment Hotels, Adina

Apartment Hotels, Vibe Hotels & Travelodge Hotels) and mixed use developments including retail and commercial. Toga Development & Construction provides a fully integrated delivery capability comprising Development, Construction, Project Management, Architectural and Interior Design, FF&E Procurement, Customer Relationship Management and Finance functions. Toga Group’s long term property ownership experience is core to understanding the need for a quality product. Leadership, integrity, hard work, productivity, humility, passionate attention to detail, and achieving value for money quality solutions are core values of the Toga Development & Construction division that are consciously applied in the delivery of our developments on a daily basis. Long term stakeholder relationships with joint venture partners, investors, purchasers, tenants, authorities, financiers, clients, suppliers and subcontractors are another major cornerstone of the business which is highly valued both internally and externally.

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Darwin Port

prepared for future

growth 72

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The port of darwin is well positioned to handle the territory’s expected economic growth. not only is it australia’s northern gateway to important Asian markets, but it is the only port between townsville and Fremantle with full access to multi-modal transport services, making it equipped to handle growing trade. Its proximity and strategic location to Asia and the rest of Australia also make it a key defence port.

Port’s East Arm

capacity demands.

strategies, enabling the Port to provide

Wharf, located

The Northern Territory Government has

superior services and additional

within Darwin’s East

continued to invest in the Port, including

capabilities to its diverse customers and

Arm Logistics

the Australasia Railway, East Arm Wharf

stakeholders.

Precinct, is a major

and the adjoining Darwin Business Park,

“Leading edge harbour management

service and supply hub for the region’s

positioning the Port as future-focused and

technology and systems have been

offshore oil and gas industries and is also

highly productive with the capability to

installed to ensure harbour safety,

the terminus of the Australasia Railway

service Australia’s ever increasing trade

improve environmental sustainability, and

which connects Adelaide to Darwin.

and shipping needs.

extend our ability to handle increased

And unlike many other ports in Australia,

Darwin Port Corporation Chief

vessel movements,” he says.

this naturally occurring deep-water port

Executive Officer Terry O’Connor says

“This has also extended our capability to

is not hindered by urban development.

the Port Corporation has successfully

support major projects and a growing

Land is available on which new

managed rapid and significant changes to

Defence Force presence.”

infrastructure can be built to meet future

infrastructure, trade and corporate

Terry says a Port Management

The

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Information System that was activated

including pre-assembled accommodation

earlier this year is just one of the reasons

units for the project’s workers’ village.

why Darwin’s Port is world-class. It

The flexibility of the infrastructure and

provides Port users with live access to

continuous quay line at East Arm Wharf

shipping information, including resource

is proving valuable for assisting businesses

and berth allocations and ship scheduling.

like INPEX with a seamless supply chain,

And planning for ongoing growth is

says Terry.

firmly in place, with the East Arm Wharf

“The Corporation’s strategic planning

Facilities Masterplan 2030 outlining an

also includes the recent signing of a

extensive 20 year land-use strategy.

number of significant Heads of

With more than 775 metres of continuous

Agreement with major resource

deep water quay lines, and the

companies for future export of ore and

infrastructure in place to provide for

minerals cargo via the Port of Darwin,”

multiple users, including bulk liquids, dry

he says.

bulk, live cattle, and containers, East Arm

These include TNG Limited, who at the

Port has the capacity to continue to grow.

beginning of 2013 signed a key

Growth plans include the creation of 2.5

agreement to use East Arm Wharf to

hectares of increased cargo capacity at

export vanadium, titanium and iron ore

East Arm wharf, which will provide

products from its Mount Peak site, 235

additional hardstand areas for export and

kilometres northwest of Alice Springs.

projects cargo.

“The Corporation is working hard to

Darwin Port Corporation is also

capitalise on identified opportunities to

responsible for the project management

ensure it is positioned to deliver value and

for Darwin’s $110 million Marine Supply

meet the demands of the many trade

Base being built on 8.55 hectares adjacent

sectors, support major projects and

to East Arm Wharf. This base will service

further develop the Port of Darwin’s

the region’s oil and gas industry.

infrastructure and capacity for a

The major expansion at the Port of

sustainable future,” Terry O’Connor says.

Darwin to date is the massive $34 billion

“The ability of the Port of Darwin to

INPEX Ichthys facility under

service and supply the growing needs of

construction at Blaydin Point, the second

Australian trade and the resources

LNG plant to be located in Darwin

industry ensures its position as the port of

harbour. The INPEX Ichthys LNG

choice and a key player in the economic

project is bringing substantial increases in

development of the Northern Territory

cargo traffic into East Arm Wharf

and Australia.”

Chief Minister Adam Giles

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“The Corporation’s strategic planning also includes the recent signing of a number of significant Heads of Agreement with major resource companies for future export of ore and minerals cargo via the Port of Darwin.” Chief Executive Officer Terry O’Connor

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Gateway THE NORTHERN TERRITORY IS CONTINTUING TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS WITH ITS CLOSEST NEIGHBOURS. Generations before Europeans began frequenting the coastline of what is today known as the Northern Territory, Asian sailors caught the monsoon winds, driving them south to the wild Territory coastline.

"The Northern Territory truly is Australia's major gateway to Asia; there is no question about that. We have a lot to offer our Asian neighbors.” Among these offerings is an ability to meet a growing demand for energy resources.

Hailing from the island of Sulawesi in the Indonesian archipelago, the Macassans began making regular annual visits in the early 18th Century when a market for trepang (sea slugs) opened in China. But, according to the Indigenous traditional owners of East Arnhem Land, there were regular visits by Asian voyagers long before the Macassans.

The Northern Territory boasts abundant natural resources, a dynamic mining and energy industry, major construction and infrastructure projects and a competitive business tax environment.

Now, in 2013, the Northern Territory’s links with its nearest neighbors in Asia continue to grow.

The Northern Territory is recognised as an international gas hub and has a government committed to economic prosperity.

The Australian Government’s Asian Century White Paper describes Darwin as unique among Australian cities in its capacity to transform itself in coming decades because of its proximity to Asia.

“One of our advantages is that we have solid infrastructure to support the resources and energy sector, and we are in a position to expand as a major regional industrial hub into the next century," Mr Giles said.

Closer to Jakarta than to Sydney, Darwin has great opportunities to become a world-leading centre for engineering, financial, medical and education services.

Construction is well underway on a world class marine supply base close to Darwin’s central business district.

Asia will soon be the world’s largest producer and consumer of goods and services, with a growing population.

The marine supply base will increase Darwin’s capacity to support offshore oil and gas developments in northern Australia, including the operations in the Arafura and Timor seas and Browse Basin.

The Northern Territory is set to gain from its proximity and the two-way routes to Asian markets for food, energy, education, health and other sectors.

The facility will have the capacity to service in excess of 1000 vessels per annum with a 12 hour turn around.

Northern Territory Chief Minister Adam Giles said a number of key drivers will converge over the next decade to ensure northern Australia plays an ever-increasing role in the unfolding Asian century.

"We are firmly on the global map, with major national and international petroleum companies actively exploring," Mr Giles said.

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y to Asia Chief Minister Adam Giles said the Northern Territory Government is committed to developing the Territory as the gateway to Asia, through coordinated infrastructure, planning and engagement activities.

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Food security is the dominant national issue to be addressed by a new Indonesian President.

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BEEF IT UP!

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This month’s announcement that Indonesian company Santori has purchased two Territory pastoral stations should be welcomed. This could not only revitalize our pastoral sector and enliven regional economies but also radically address the live trade issue. Changing the nationality of the owner of pastoral land doesn’t change the economic potential of the land because the land remains here.

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Importantly from an Indonesian perspective the investment in Australian cattle properties changes us from a competitor and potential threat to food security to a good neighbor cooperating with Indonesia to help address food security.

seen differently as is the quota system. In Indonesia the political heat around the quota system is reduced when Australia is viewed less as a competitor and more as a partner. A senior politician in Jakarta told me in July it would be much easier for him to deal with the lingering antipathy towards Australia over the live cattle export ban by saying these are Indonesian cattle on Australian land.

And by resetting the framework of our relationship we greatly improve the security of the northern pastoral industry. It should be remembered that just as the issue of border security is an emotive and politically charged issue for Australians the same applies to food security in Indonesia.

It was that ‘lingering antipathy’ in Indonesia that provided the political impetus to reduce the beef import quota from Australia.

By owning Australian land Indonesians are involved in the food supply chain at an earlier stage. The security of beef supply to Indonesia from Australia is then

The Indonesian general election in April 2014 and a new President next September will provide an opportunity for a political reset.

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BEEF IT UP!

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Food security is the dominant national issue to be addressed by a new Indonesian President. The interest by Indonesia in northern Australian cattle could be seen as a harbinger of new ‘bigger thinking’ around food and a deliberate step away from the past. The Prosperous Justice Party under Minister Suswono has had control of the food and agriculture portfolios in Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s administration. It is predicted that a new president will act to enable national rather than partisan food security objectives to be met. A part of the new bigger thinking emerging in Indonesia is the recognition that they have a large population occupying a small but largely fertile land mass and Australia has a small population occupying a very large and less fertile land mass. Seen like this the need to cooperate becomes very clear. Northern Australia is ideal for cattle production and Indonesia’s is well positioned to produce other agriculture products like rice and soya. With nearly 8 million additional mouths to feed annually and a population fast approaching 250 million, cooperation between Indonesia and northern Australia to improve food security will result in an enduring partnership of mutual benefit.

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The Territory's agriculture development is crucial to meet the demand for food in Australia as well as for exporting opportunities abroad.

Around 14,000 hectares of Northern Territory land could be opened up to food production thanks to a project linking a West Australian irrigation scheme to fertile black soil plains in the Territory. Work to manage the flow of water from Western Australia’s Ord River began in 1959. A series of construction projects and dams followed soon after, transforming former cattle country into productive agricultural land. The Kununurra Diversion Dam was completed in 1963 followed by Lake Argyle in the 1970s. Constructed as a storage reservoir, Lake Argyle is Australia’s largest body of freshwater, measuring 18 times the size of Sydney Harbour with a capacity of 10.7 million mega litres. Since 2005, the West Australian and Australian Government have invested more than $500 million in channels, roads and associated infrastructure, connecting this water source to primary producers. Sandalwood plantations and crops such as pumpkins, melons and mangoes are currently now produced from this area. The Ord irrigation channels and roads finish just six kilometres short of the Territory's border. In what could be described as the ‘next step’, the Northern Territory Government plans to extend these irrigation channels into the Territory. This extension is part of the Ord Stage 3 project and will supply irrigation capacity to the Keep River and Knox Plain areas. Territory Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries, Willem Westra van Holthe, said Ord Stage 3 will be an economybuilding project that creates a food bowl in Northern Australia. “In this, the ‘Asian Century’ we should focus on northern agricultural

development which can supply the growing middle class in developing Asian nations. The Northern Territory can capitalise on its geographical position, climate and good soils,” Mr Westra Van Holthe said. “The Ord development will change how we think about agriculture across Northern Australia”. The Northern Territory Government is committed to developing the agricultural sector as part of its long-term plans to strengthen regional economies and develop a food export industry in the north. The Ord Stage 3 project is the first Territory agricultural project to be awarded Major Project Status, demonstrating the Northern Territory Government's commitment to agriculture and infrastructure development. "The development of agriculture in the Territory is incredibly important, particularly if we want to develop export opportunities to the Asian market, which Darwin is well positioned to enable,” Mr Westra Van Holthe said. “Native title negotiations are underway and we have made good progress lining up water allocations, environmental approvals and looking at a range of cross border issues such as biosecurity.” The Northern Territory, Commonwealth and Western Australian governments have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate the expansion of the Ord Irrigation Scheme into the Territory, sending a clear message to investors that the Territory is open for business.

Investors seeking more information should call +61 8999 5363 or visit www.primaryindustry.nt.gov.au

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DEVELOPMENT

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TALKING

crocs Territory insight at Timor-Leste Crocodile Forum

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Photo by Dennis Schulz

s The NT delegation provided expertise, advice, and ideas to their Timor-Leste counterparts, including the Timorese President, Vice President, and other members of their ministerial team. Local village leaders and government officials also attended the forum. The delegates were keen to pursue a partnership with authorities in Timor-Leste and the forum recognised that the crocodile management problem faced by the country was unique because of local cultural considerations. NT Environment Minister, Peter Chandler, delivered the opening address at the forum, which was attended by 120 delegates. “The Northern Territory has some of the world’s best crocodile experts,” Mr Chandler said. “If we can share the knowledge we have then we must.” Following the forum, the Timor-Leste Government is undertaking further consultation with the local community, including Government representatives and village leaders. The forum was an important opportunity for the Territory to build on its strong links with Timor-Leste and help the country expand its capacity to manage the challenges and issues ahead.

delegation of Territorians provided key advice on crocodile management at a Regional Crocodile forum held in Timor-Leste in September. Timor-Leste is facing a growing crocodile population. Current population management strategies are low, despite the high incidence of crocodile attacks. Crocodile management is also a sensitive topic for the country, given its strong spiritual bond to the crocodile. The forum came about after Chief Minister Adam Giles’ inaugural visit to Timor-Leste and discussions with President of Timor-Leste H.E. Taur Matan Ruak, in May 2013. The Northern Territory delegation of seven included the Environment Minister, NT crocodile industry experts Mick Burns and Grahame Webb, Parks and Wildlife Commission representatives and Department of Land Resource Management experts.

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Simon McKe Executive Chairman, Macquarie Group Limited

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Q&A

Keon

and developed Asia wanting to explore a totally different experience such as the Territory can offer. In terms of 'Gateway' I do see a growing Indonesia as becoming much more connected to the Territory.....after all, it's not far away!!

You have taken in the role of economic "Ambassador" for the Northern Territory, what do you hope to achieve in this role? Very simply, to raise awareness of what I consider to be a most fabulous part of the world - and one which, in economic terms, will produce relatively high growth rates for many years to come.

You are a philanthropist and a director of Red Dust Role Models, which operates in Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory. What do you see businesses role in society with the less fortunate?

What potential do you see for business and investment in the Northern Territory? In a word 'unlimited'! It's a large, underexploited land mass with many opportunities of enormous value. Aside from its obvious minerals, energy and agricultural resource potential, I also see significant potential for tourism especially via a 'frontier type experience'. These are the obvious opportunities and, without doubt, others will emerge as activity increases......I suspect that in the longer term as activity increases things like CSIRO's megatrends will come into play......digitalisation will increasingly affect virtually everything we do; increasingly it is services not physical things that are being consumed and the human race, not just in Australia, is ageing and living longer. And over time we'll need to change our energy sources the Territory should play a key role in renewable energy generation with an abundance of solar, tidal and geothermal possibilities, although clearly more development in sophisticated grid technology will be required.

Primarily the role of business is to supply goods and services of appropriate quality and price and to make a decent profit. Nothing has changed in that definition for centuries and no one should be embarrassed to emphasize the importance of profit. But, and without compromising any of its primary roles, there are all sorts of ways that business can assist the general community. And increasingly this is becoming 'core business' as opposed to 'CSR'. For example, with Red Dust Role Models, we have the opportunity to take executive teams out to spend time with remote Aboriginal communities. These teams spend time together at conferences and business school retreats, but they receive another dimension when they also spend time in a completely different setting. You are an astute observer of the economic and social evolution of Australia; so where do you see the NT's economy in the next 10, 20, 50 years?

What do you see as the key advantages/opportunities the Northern Territory, and particularly Darwin, has in becoming the "gateway to Asia"?

Goes back to what I said in '2'......'Unlimited potential'!!! I can't predict what will happen in each of your time periods but I do believe that over the next few decades, there are many different opportunities for economic growth and, importantly, to continue to create a fantastic home for more and more Territorians......

I'm not sure that it's necessary to see the Territory as the 'Gateway to Asia' but the fact is it's proximity is a huge advantage......in all of its obvious attributes that I referred to earlier, Asia will be enormously interested. In particular, I see an increasingly urban

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BALI

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Early in the morning of Sunday 13 October 2002 a man in his early twenties walked into the Emergency Department of Royal Darwin Hospital, at the northern tip of Australia.

from Bali and brought to Royal Darwin Hospital, many to receive lifesaving treatment before being stabilised and flown to other major hospitals around the nation. Then came the overseas deployment of many of the hospital’s medical and nursing staff who were among the first professionals on the ground in Bali to assess and treat injured Australians and others needing care. Born out of tragedy, it would not be long until the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Service was again recruited to swing into action, this time to help those wounded in another major Bali bombing, this time in in October 2005. The Australian Government's decision to establish the Centre had, sadly, paid dividends.

He had an amazing story to tell about an incident in Bali several hours earlier that the Australian – and soon, the world – media was still scrambling to detail: he had come to the hospital to have his injuries treated after arriving on a direct flight from Bali.

Since that time the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre has been activated to respond to many challenges including the maritime catastrophe at Ashmore Reef in 2009 and the deployment of a response team to Pakistan following the devastating floods tin 2010.

It was this young man’s story about the dreadful Bali bomb blast that would prompt staff to call the Hospital’s thenMedical Superintendent Dr Len Notaras at his home to inform him about this patient and the story he told. Soon enough, the world media would be catching up with the story and reporting it within the context of global terrorism. The bomb blasts in two adjacent nightclubs killed a total of 202 people. This tragedy set the foundations for the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre - a medical centre of excellence that has equipped Royal Darwin Hospital to become Australia’s ‘Forward Receiving Hospital’.

Since 2011, the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre has provided medical management for the Tour de Timor, a six-day mountain bike race held annually in Australia’s neighbouring nation of Timor-Leste (East Timor). Most recently the Centre has beenworking with the Bali Ministry of Health and Sanglah Hospital to address the issue of methanol poisoning. This is a significant issue for the Balinese as well as holidaying Australians.

Royal Darwin Hospital's staff, from the most senior clinicians through to the ground staff, were ready to assist in what became the biggest peacetime retrieval of Australians from a foreign country. Within 36 hours, all the injured Australians and some foreign nationals had been airlifted

In April this year, the Centre working with the Centre for Disease Control spent a week at the town of Maningrida delivering trachoma medication and education.

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Words by Maria Billias

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FRONT AND CENTRE Having played a pivotal role in the Territory’s response to some of our near neighbours’ most tragic disasters, Dr Len Notaras knows first-hand just how significant the NT is on a world scale.

But more importantly he understands the power of the individual in being able to make the biggest difference on this national and international arena. Dr Notaras is the Executive Director of the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre (NCCTRC). For the last 20 years he has overseen the critically acclaimed response centre and been front and centre of international disasters, including both Bali Bombings in 2002 and 2005. He also coordinated the NCCTRC’s response to the Ashmore Reef Siev 36 boat explosion in 2009 as well as played an instrumental role in coordinating an international team to Pakistan following the devastating floods of 2010. The NT Government is banking on Dr Notaras’ extensive experience in dealing with people at such a human and

poignant level as he takes the reigns as one of the NT’s inaugural Business Ambassadors. With the aim of promoting the Territory to the rest of the world, Dr Notaras is embracing the role with the vigour and passion he is renowned for in his industry. “From my own perspective, I am proud to say that Darwin and the Northern Territory has availed me the chance to do things I could have hardly imagined in other places. Dreams and visions have become reality and my own life much richer for the experience of almost 20 years. “Individuals can make a difference, and, if they are prepared to work closely with others, that difference can be expanded to benefit many others. “As an ambassador, I feel the very real opportunity to share the dream, and realise the collective vision.”

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Dr Notaras is the Executive Director of the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre

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Dr Notaras says he has seen up close just how embracing and committed to helping others the people of the Northern Territory are. And it is this passion emanating from the northern end of Australia that will see our potential boom. “The potential is inestimable ... that is to say; it is limited only by imagination and enthusiasm,” he says. “By showcasing Australia’s Central and Northern Treasure, others throughout the nation, the region and indeed the world can share and celebrate. “Alice Springs is not only located in the Centre of Australia, but it is central to Australia … it is, in many senses a “hub” that provides boundless opportunity. “Similarly, the Top End is Australia’s front door to our regional neighbours … less than an hour from Timor and two from Bali. From an engagement perspective, it

is a natural corridor for liaison and connection. “Showcasing our many assets by encouraging conferences, visits and exploration will ultimately enable the NT to sell itself.” Dr Notaras says that over the next few years the NT will become an even greater and more significant asset to the nation as a whole. “Whether research and advances in rural, remote health and living, or finally showing a way to improve indigenous health, the NT will provide leadership. “We have demonstrated in Disaster preparedness, response and management real capability, already internationally acclaimed, and as well the work of Menzies and Charles Darwin University has been internationally applauded.”

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PREPARING STUDENTS FOR A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY The Essington School Darwin’s international programs are the best at preparing students to be fully ready for taking their place in the global world.

Beyond providing a high quality educational experience, the school also acknowedges the challenge of preparing them for their future. The Essington School Darwin is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and has an international education program that is growing and providing enhanced learning opportunities for students.. Principal, David Cannon, said the school links with member schools of CIS also offers an easy move for international students transferring to The Essington School Darwin. "Students participate in study tours and visits to other international schools in Asia," he said. "The formal curriculum of the school, based on the new Australian one, is strengthened by putting in place additional curricula from other countries." David said it is very exciting as the school has recently been accredited by Cambridge Education UK to delivery Cambridge educational programs including the

International Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). "Our students now have the chance to not only complete their NT Certificate of Education and Training, but also complete units for the IGCSE," he said. "The current extension program using international curricula has seen the school recognised nationally for its outstanding results on national and international assessments." David said the School also places high importance on extra curricula activities, such as high quality Arts programs, including music, singing, dance, art and drama. "The Arts extension programs includes study tours to allow students to experience high level international Arts programs. This year students in Year 11 and 12 Dance have completed separate, one week, dance courses at the National University of Singapore," he said.. David said it is a a great time to be involved with The Essington School Darwin.

"We are expanding our programs in many areas at an international level, including our language programs. We now offer Indonesian, Japanese and Chinese language programs at different levels," he said. David added that “New Language and Culture Centres are planned in 2014 for Japanese and Mandarin Chinese, and the school is expanding sports programs, particularly international sports”. "Essington School has links with several overseas schools and a long term exchange program with Tamagawa University School in Tokyo," he said. "Each year students from the school and Tamagawa University participate in short term exchanges and home stays. Senior students participate in international youth leadership conferences in Singapore and Beijing, while Year 7 students visit Singapore on regular tours. Year 11 students have also done work experience in Australian companies in Singapore." For more information please call 8985 0100. Enrolments are limited and early enrolment is encouraged.

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New Language and Culture Centres are planned in 2014 for Japanese and Mandarin Chinese, and the school is expanding sports programs, particularly international sports

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David Cannon Principal/CEO of Essington School Darwin www.essington.nt.edu.au

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着眼未来力助学生把握全球机遇

达尔文埃辛顿学校出色的国际项目旨在帮助学生为实现自己的全球定位做好充足准备。

戴维还说，学校特别重视课外活动，比如高质量的艺术项目，包括音乐、声乐、舞蹈、美术和戏剧。

学校除了提供高质量的教育体验外，还格外重视帮助学生为未来作好准备。

“艺术扩展项目中的游学旅行让学生有机会体验到高水平的国际艺术。今年 11、12年级学生就在新加坡国立大学完成了为期一周的舞蹈课程”。

达尔文埃辛顿学校是“国际学校理事会（CIS）”成员，正在发展的国际教育项目将提高学生的学习机会。

戴维说现在就是加入达尔文埃辛顿学校的最佳时机。

校长戴维加侬先生说，学校与其它CIS 的成员有紧密的联系，国际学生可以便捷地转学到达尔文埃辛顿学校。

“我们的项目正按国际标准在各个领域发展。例如现在已经设有不同级别的印尼语、日语和汉语等语言项目。”

“学生还可以参与游学旅行和探访其它位于亚洲的国际学校。”

戴维还说，“新语言文化中心将在2014 年开设日语和汉语项目，学校还正在扩大体育项目，特别是国际体育项目。”

“在澳大利亚新规范学校课程基础上，我们还引入了其它国家的附加课程补充加强。” 戴维说，让人兴奋的消息是学校最近由“英国剑桥教育”授权开办剑桥教育项目，包括“国际中等教育证书（IGCSE ）”项目。 “我们的学生不仅有机会获得“北领地教育证书”，还可以完成IGCSE的课程。 ” “由于学生在国际、国内评估中的出色成绩，我们的国际课程扩展计划已经在国内获得较高声誉。”

“埃辛顿学校和很多海外学校都有联系，和日本东京的玉川大学附属学校有长期的交换生项目。” “每年我校学生和玉川大学附属学校学生都会参与短期交流和家庭寄宿活动。高年级学生会参与在新加坡和北京举行的国际青年领导大会。7年级学生会按期访问新加坡，而11年级学生则在新加坡的澳大利亚公司实习积累工作经验。” 如需更多信息，请致电 +61 8 8985 0100。入学名额有限，请尽早联系入学。

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世界に向けて羽ばたく学生を育むエシントン・スクールの国際プログラムは、学生が国際社会に向け活躍できるようになるには最良のプログラムである。質の高い教育経験を提供する以外にも、エシントン・スクールは学生を将来に向けて備えることへの課題も認識している。エシントン・スクールはインターナショナル・スクール評議会（Council of International Schools：CIS）の一員であり、更には、幅の広い学習機会を提供する国際教育プログラムを学生のために備えている。そして、このプログラムは成長し続けている。

デイビット氏はスクールが、課外活動にも重要性を置いていることを述べており、例えばこれらは、芸術のプログラムで、音楽、歌唱、ダンス、演劇などである。「芸術拡張プログラムでは、学習ツアーを通して、学生がレベルの高い国際的な芸術プログラムを経験することができる。今年は１１年生、１２年生が一週間のダンスコースをシンガポール大学で修了した。」と言っている。デイビット氏はエシントン・スクールに入校するにはとてもいい時期である、と述べる。

学長であるデイビット・キャノン氏はエシントン・スクールがCISとの協定を持っていることで、留学生をスクールに転校させることを容易にしている、と述べている。

「我々はプログラムを国際的レベルで多領域に拡大している。言語プログラムはそのひとつであり、今ではインドネシア語、日本語、中国語が違ったレベルで学習できるよう提供している。」

「学生は学習ツアーに参加したり、アジア圏内の他のインターナショナル・スクールを訪問している。」

デイビット氏は「新しい言語・文化センターが来年２０１４年には日本語、中国語のために計画されており、スクールはスポーツプログラム、特にインターナショナル・スポーツ、をも拡大する。」と付け加えた。

「新しいオーストラリア政府の方針に基づいた本校の公式カリキュラム（教育教案）は、他国での追加カリキュラムによって強化されている。」デイビット氏は、最近エシントン・スクールが、中等教育インターナショナル認定書（International Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)）等を含む、英国ケンブリッジ教育機関によって認定を受けたことはとてもエキサイティングである、と述べている。「私どもの学生は今ではノーザンテリトリー州の教育・トレーニング認定書（ NT Certificate of Education and Training ）だけでなく、IGCSEの単位も修了できる機会を得ている。」「インターナショナル・カリキュラムを使った現在の拡張プログラムは国内・国際査定における、エシントン・スクールの目覚ましい成果を国内で認識させることとなった。」

「エシントン・スクールはいくつかの海外校との協定を持っており、東京にある玉川大学とは長期間の交換留学プログラムを行っている。」「毎年、エシントン・スクールと玉川大学からの学生は短期間の交換留学とホームステイに参加する。高校生はシンガポールと北京で開かれる国際青年リーダーシップ学会に参加し、一方で７年生はシンガポールを頻繁に訪問する。１１年生はシンガポールにあるオーストラリア系企業での職場体験をしてきた。」詳細については、8985 0100にお電話ください。入校数には限りがあり、早めに願書の受付が締め切られることもありますので、お早めに連絡ください。

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GAME ON! NT Thunder – Kicking goals in the community Aussie Rules football is like a religion in many parts of the Territory, with more than 30,000 Territorians playing in some way, shape or form.

The Club also plays a big part in linking the Territory’s remote communities to the big stage of the AFL. “NT Thunder recognises the fact Australian Rules football is the language that breaks all barriers across the NT,” says Jarred. “Through a diverse and unique set of core objectives the club has cemented its place as a high profile, successful sporting organisation that provides life changing opportunities, penetrates cultural differences and adds significant value to the local community.” The objectives of the Northern Territory Football Club are unique and not just targeted to on field results. Playing for NT Thunder comes with great responsibility in delivering the clubs community engagement programs as role models and more importantly a player must be in gainful employment, attending school or studying to be eligible to play for the club. And with the popularity of the game set to continue, there has never been a better time to come on board as a sponsor, with sponsorship packages available to suit all businesses. “The Club’s operation encompasses the width and breadth of the Territory, giving sponsors the unique opportunity to get their brand recognised by as many Territorians as possible,” says Jarred. “AFL is a sport that is continuing to grow in the NT, with a recordbreaking 29 percent growth in participation in 2012. “Now is the time to get on board.”

And the NT Thunder – the Territory’s only Australian state league club, utilises the power Aussie Rules has in tackling anti-social behaviour, delivering educational outcomes, and providing employment opportunities for all Territorians. Simply put, the Thunder is a great club to be a part of, whether you are on the field or off the field. And you can become a part of the club by joining other NT companies and becoming a sponsor. “The Northern Territory Football Club (aka NT Thunder) has proven results in building strong brand awareness and sense of community through leveraging our profile, success and footprint across the NT,” says NTFC Chief Executive Jarred Ilett. “We experience great success in working with all our corporate clients and sponsors such as McMachon Services, INPEX, McDonald’s, Pacific Aluminium and Cocal Cola in fostering long term partnerships that deliver desired outcomes for both parties. “We also have strong partnerships with both the Territory and Australian Governments.” NT Thunder, established in 2009, competes in the North Eastern Australian Football League (NEAFL). The competition boasts four AFL reserves teams from the Brisbane Lions, Gold Coast Suns, Sydney Swans and Greater Western Sydney. Players – of whom 60 per cent are Indigenous – travel regularly as games are played in Darwin, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney and Canberra. It is a club that gives players life changing opportunities, says Jarred. “Before Thunder, access to a state league competition whilst living at home was never an option for aspiring players from the NT. “Players now don’t have to move interstate to access a pathway and receive professional services in their quest to be the next Michael Long, Andrew McLeod or Cyril Rioli.”

Achievements since the Club’s inception: • 12 AFL draftees including pre selection & rookie listings (2013 AFL National draft to be held on 21st November) • 49 employment outcomes for NT Thunder players • 2011 Northern Conference Premiers • 2011 NEAFL Champions • 2012 U18 National Champions – Division 2 • On Average 60% of NT Thunder players are indigenous To find out more about sponsorship opportunities call 08) 8980 4820 or visit www.ntthunder.com.au email - info@ntthunder.com.au

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ALICE SPRINGS A BASECAMP FOR NEW BUSINESS?

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TERRITORY LIFE

G R O WT H

Alice Springs is the centre of Australia’s Outback, and is now being touted in Tourism NT’s latest campaign as “The Basecamp to New Adventures” for tourists considering a holiday. Whether it be mountain biking, relaxing by the pool, swimming in beautiful waterholes or getting amongst the thriving social scene – the map in and around Alice Springs presents an amazing playground for adventure that is more accessible than you’d think.

surge in East Coast & International tourists using the low cost carrier to find their way to the iconic Red Centre.

But could it be also be the basecamp for new business?

If this trend continues, it looks like Alice could be a destination that will start to attract new business and tourists alike.

With the recent arrival of Tiger Airways four times a week from both Sydney & Melbourne, business in the Alice has a renewed opportunity buoyed by the

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A recent Industry Sentiment Survey by Tourism NT has shown an increase in positive outlook for the region compared to the previous year and the latest International & National Visitor Survey also showed an increase of holiday visitors at 1.2% YE June 2013 to 216,000 for the year.

For more information about Alice Springs and surrounds visit tourismnt.com

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WORLD CLASS The perfect VIP getaway in luxury, gaming and entertainment

Sweeping ocean views, acres of tranquil tropical gardens, and world-class VIP gaming and dining facilities are just some of the reasons why SkyCity is Darwin’s most luxurious hotel and entertainment complex.

around a lush tropical lagoon are 32 exquisite guest rooms, with ground-floor villas enjoying swim-up lagoon access. VIP gaming super villas combine superior private gaming rooms with luxurious accommodation.

Just hours by flight from many of South East Asia’s capital cities, SkyCity Darwin has everything you could possibly want for a luxurious getaway.

SkyCity General Manager Brad Morgan says the resort is renowned with international travelers as being on-par with some of the world’s best gaming and entertainment complexes.

No expense has been spared on this beachside resort. In August 2012, SkyCity unveiled its $40million hotel resort expansion. Centered

“In the past few years we have made SkyCity Darwin one of the most competitive entertainment complexes in the world,” he says.

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Brad Morgan SkyCity General Manager Photo by George Fragopoulos XSiGHT

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The millions of dollars invested into the establishment over the past year have given it a European and sophisticated feel, amongst a unique tropical setting.

The resort also offers a further 120 5star hotel rooms, more than 700 gaming machines and 30 gaming tables, a luxurious day spa, and 14 world class restaurants and bars. High-rollers looking for a first-class experience won’t be disappointed, with the $4million SKYROOM offering a VIP gaming experience that defines luxury. SKYROOM guests can enjoy complimentary canapes, premium wines, spirits and cocktails, while taking in the stunning Arafura Sea backdrop. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it features 73 electronic gaming machines and 10 table games, including Baccarat, Blackjack, Roulette, and Progressive Texas Holdem. Sitting alongside the SKYROOM is Lotus Bar, a VIP cocktail bar that sets the standard when it comes to sophisticated entertaining. Lotus offers intimacy and opulence to guests, with no expense spared in creating that perfect late-night ambience. Incorporating a lavish Europeaninspired décor, guests to both SKYROOM and Lotus can enjoy

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“Our success speaks for itself. We have thousands of visitors from across the world coming to our casino.”

interiors crafted by internationally recognised designers, including custom-made European inspired and designed drapes, paneling and furniture. The millions of dollars invested into the establishment over the past year have given it a European and sophisticated feel, amongst a unique tropical setting, Brad says. "During its revitalisation and renovations we put in place all the benchmarks necessary to further attract international visitors, particularly from our Asian neighbours. "SkyCity Darwin is a venue that is in a class of its own. It attracts hundreds of thousands each year for not only gaming, but also for its entertainment value. "Over the last several years there has been more than $100 million dollars invested in Darwin and the Territory as a result of the casino. "To say the least whatever type of experience you are looking for you will get at Sky City Darwin."

For more information please visit www.skycitydarwin.com.au.

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Casino, hotel and convention centre close to the Darwin CBD

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THE CENTRE OF DARWIN Darwin Convention Centre is a symbol of the tropical harbour city’s exciting and vibrant future – a world-class venue connecting people and ideas and proudly hosting the world from a stunning waterfront setting in the Territory’s capital. Everything centres here – whether it’s a prestigious national or global convention, gala dinner for visiting VIPs, trade exposition, rock concert, charity event, wedding or seminar. We’re proud to say that during our short ﬁve-year history our achievements have been recognised with sought-after industry awards ranging from top notch venue design to catering excellence, outstanding events team, workforce innovation, and leadership in business tourism. We look forward to hosting your next event in the Northern Territory.

Let’s connect. www.darwinconvention.com.au +618 8923 9000 | sales@darwinconvention.com.au

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John Holland, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leighton Holdings Limited (ASX: LEI), delivers contracting, engineering and services solutions to the infrastructure, energy, resources and transport services sectors across Australia, New Zealand, South-East Asia, the Middle East and beyond. Throughout our history, we have been entrusted with some of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most iconic projects and have grown into a diverse contracting company with more than 6,000 plus employees and $6b work-in-hand. Expertise in complex building and civil construction and technical engineering has been at the heart of our business for over 60 years. John Holland has created many innovative civil engineering and construction techniques, some of which have become industry standard. In the Territory, we work on a diverse range of contracts, including road construction, building, resources, rail and marine infrastructure. We are committed to supporting the Territory and providing local jobs for local people. We also continue to lead the industry in the delivery of public building works, with specialist capabilities in the health, defence and education sectors. In recent years we have developed a suite of specialist capabilities that now define us and our brand. These capabilities have been the platform for our extraordinary growth over the recent decade. Our competitive advantage has been built through industryleading specialist experience in tunnelling; water and wastewater process and treatment; heavy and industrial jetties and wharves; rail construction, maintenance and operations and rail concessions. Above all else, the company has an unwavering commitment to safety, with the aim of knowing that everyone working with the business will return home safely every day.

Expertise in complex building and civil construction and technical engineering 110 Coonawarra Road, Winnellie, NT 0820

08 8984 3322

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