This presentation outlines the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility’s (NAIF) future focus as it continues to play a key role in unlocking the region’s economic potential. As the Australian Government’s flagship financing agency for infrastructure in the north, NAIF aims to deliver long-term economic, social, and environmental benefits by supporting projects that may not otherwise go ahead.
Importantly, this presentation also shares lessons learned from nearly a decade of infrastructure financing in the north, and the deep knowledge NAIF has built across multiple sectors. These insights continue to shape our approach to project origination, portfolio management, stakeholder engagement, and delivering inclusive regional outcomes.
Our work aligns with the Commonwealth’s vision for a sustainable and resilient northern Australian economy and supports key national policy priorities, including:
• Promoting sustainable economic development and reducing economic and social disadvantage in northern Australia
• Partnering with jurisdictions to deliver critical enabling infrastructure
• Supporting the Critical Minerals Strategy 2023–2030, as well as broader policies such as Future Made in Australia and the Net Zero Economic Authority
• Making a meaningful difference in the lives of Indigenous people and communities
NAIF is well positioned to deliver complex, high-impact projects that help build a more sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous north.
This presentation offers a forward look at how NAIF will continue to play a central role in shaping the future of northern Australia.