Office of Northern Australia
The Office of Northern Australia (ONA) is the Australian Government's area of expertise for Northern Australia. The ONA oversees the government's Northern Australia policy agenda to achieve sustainable and resilient northern economic and social development. The ONA provides policy advice, supports the Northern Australia Ministerial Forum and working group, works collaboratively with the northern jurisdictions, community and industry representatives and its partners, and supports First Nations economic participation including through the Northern Australia Indigenous Reference Group.
The ONA sits within the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.
Communications and engagement are vital to keep stakeholders across the north, and the nation, informed of opportunities and progress. The government suite of policy and programs are informed by people in the north, advocating for the region they live, work and are invested in.
The ONA collaborates with a diverse range of partners including those listed below.
| Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) provides states and territories with financial assistance for northern infrastructure projects. |
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| Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) funds industry-led research to develop new technologies, products, and services in the north. |
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The ONA headquarters are in Darwin, with staff and offices in Cairns, Townsville, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Perth, and Canberra.
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