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We administer essential infrastructure and services to the territories of Norfolk Island, Jervis Bay Territory, Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. We also administer the Ashmore and Cartier Islands and the Coral Sea Islands territories, and manage the Commonwealth’s interests in the Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory.
Working in this area, you will help shape legislation to govern these territories and deliver essential services.
Priorities include:
- Delivering economic and environmental sustainability initiatives, crown land management, regulatory and governance frameworks, infrastructure investment, and community development that will allow our territories to thrive.
- Efficient and effective delivery of state-type services including through contract management, service delivery agreements with government entities, or delivered directly to non-self-governing territories.
- Providing strategic policy advice on self-governing territory matters in the Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory.
If you'd like to find out more about this portfolio area, visit our Territories section.
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