Industry welcomes billions in Northern Territory defence investment

The report, produced by ACIL Allen, shows the funding for 25 NT defence projects over the next five years could result in 7,500 extra jobs and a boost in the economic growth in the territory by nearly 5 per cent.

“This is a multibillion-dollar partnership between the Australian and US Defence departments and the construction sector. It’s going to create a surge in jobs, opportunities for thousands of businesses and other economy-wide benefits that will extend across the whole Top End,” MBNT chief executive officer Ben Carter said.

“The report also confirms the capacity of the construction sector in the Top End to deliver these projects.

“The DSR amplified the vital strategic importance of northern Australia and strengthening and expanding bases and facilities in the Northern Territory.

“It’s great news that such substantial progress is being made toward the achievement of that objective.”

Robert Dougherty

Robert is a senior journalist who has previously worked for Seven West Media in Western Australia, as well as Fairfax Media and Australian Community Media in New South Wales. He has produced national headlines, photography and videography of emergency services, business, community, defence and government news across Australia. Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Public Relations and Journalism at Curtin University, attended student exchange program with Fudan University and holds Tier 1 General Advice certification for Kaplan Professional. Reach out via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via LinkedIn.