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UNLOCKING POTENTIAL,
CREATING OUTCOMES

Welcome to Australia’s Northern Territory

The Territory Coordinator is an independent statutory role established to champion transformative projects that fuel private sector investment, job creation, population growth, and industry advancement in the Northern Territory.

As a cornerstone of the Northern Territory Economic Strategy 2025 PDF (3.4 MB) this key initiative leverages our core economic strengths in mining, energy, agriculture, tourism, and defence.

Significant Projects

Infrastructure Coordination Areas

Programs of Works

Territory Development Areas

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The Territory Coordinator will invite your comments on proposed Infrastructure Coordination Plans and Territory Development Area Plans.

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Nolans

Arafura Nolans named First Significant Project under Territory Coordinator Act

01 Jun 2026

The Arafura Rare Earths Nolans Project has become the first project to be formally designated a Significant Project under the Territory Coordinator Act 2025.

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NT's critical minerals future unlocked as Arafura reaches FID

21 May 2026

Arafura Rare Earths has made a final investment decision for its Nolans Rare Earths Project in Central Australia.

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East Arm businesses invited to Northern Marine Complex information session

11 Mar 2026

Businesses and landowners in East Arm are invited to attend an on-site information session to hear about the next phase of development for the Northern Marine Complex.

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Mineral production in the Northern Territory was $4.32 billion in 2023-24

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43% of the NT’s land mass used for agricultural initiatives with a diversity of soils, climate and pasture type

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Beetaloo is estimated to hold more than 500 trillion cubic feet of gas

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55% of Australia’s mangoes supplied from the Territory

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Defence spending in the NT across infrastructure and maintenance is worth close to $1billion annually.

About the Territory Coordinator

The Territory Coordinator is an independent statutory officer with extensive powers to plan and support the progression of complex projects and developments to drive economic growth in the Northern Territory.

The Territory Coordinator works closely with regulatory and industry-focussed agencies so that projects meet necessary requirements without avoidable delays.

Stuart Knowles commenced as the inaugural Territory Coordinator in May 2025.

With a distinguished career spanning both private and public sectors, Mr Knowles brings extensive executive level experience and deep local knowledge to this important position.

Prior to his appointment as Territory Coordinator, Mr Knowles held the position of General Manager for the Northern Territory at INPEX’s LNG project in Darwin, where he played a key role in overseeing one of the Territory’s most significant economic contributors. His tenure at INPEX, Japan’s largest oil and gas company, saw him lead efforts toward decarbonisation and manage regulatory compliance and approvals, cementing his reputation as a seasoned industry leader.

Reporting directly to the Minister for Territory Coordinator, Mr Knowles’ appointment as Territory Coordinator reflects his ability to bridge industry and government - a critical asset in a role designed to enable private investment and enhance the Territory’s economic competitiveness.

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