The Albanese Government’s first Budget delivers the plan the Australian people voted for, and is a bonanza for the Northern Territory.

This Budget is right for the times – and ready for the future. 

It provides responsible cost of living relief that doesn’t add to inflation and invests in the capabilities of our people and the capacity of our economy.

Territory families will receive help to manage cost of living pressures and plan for the future, with:

• Cheaper child care that will reduce costs for 96 per cent of families, with no families worse off
• Extended paid parental leave
• More affordable housing
• Cheaper medicine, and
• Getting wages moving.

We will deliver $2.5 billion in infrastructure commitments, including:

• $1.5 billion in planned equity to support the construction of common user marine infrastructure within the Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct, providing a pathway to a decarbonised economy by helping emerging clean energy industries,
• $440 million in planned equity to support the development of regional logistic hubs
• $350 million of additional funding to seal the Tanami Road and upgrading Central Arnhem Road
• $332 million towards the NT Strategic Roads Package
• $120 million Central Australian Package to boost economic opportunity and increase local jobs

We will invest $29 million for 831 new university places at Charles Darwin University, the largest investment in any single university in Australia.

We’ll deliver an $11.6 million new Danila Dilba health clinic in Palmerston, new urgent care clinics in Alice Springs and the Darwin-Palmerston region, and $11 million for a second helicopter for CareFlight.

We’re also delighted to be able to deliver on our local election commitments.

Quotes attributable to Member for Solomon Luke Gosling:

“I’m so proud to be part of an Albanese Government that understands the potential of the Territory and is investing in our northern community with initiatives for education and training, and a huge infrastructure commitment that will support sustainable long-term jobs.

“We’re dedicated to backing Territorians and building a better future.

“This Budget will strengthen our Territory economy while providing cost-of-living relief for families – without putting pressure on inflation.

“This is a family-friendly Budget that delivers for working Territorians.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Lingiari Marion Scrymgour:

“I’m excited to deliver a Labor Government Budget that is supportive of the Territory and will lead to positive social and economic outcomes.

“Only a Labor Government sticks up for the Territory.

“This Budget is delivering on promises that will provide long-awaited roads and infrastructure that will benefit the lives of so many people for years to come.”

Quotes attributable to Senator Malarndirri McCarthy:

“The Albanese Labor Government’s first Budget recognises the great potential of the Northern Territory and the importance of building stronger communities with better health, education and infrastructure.

“Labor’s significant investment in health and Medicare will ensure more Territorians can live healthier and happier lives, whether you live in the city, town, or the bush.”