The Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) is a key initiative of the Australian Government’s Our North, Our Future: White Paper on Developing Northern Australia and is investing $75 million over ten years (2017 to 2027) to deliver industry-led research and development collaborations which de-risk the development landscape and enable the sustainable economic growth of Northern Australia. CRCNA funding is developing new technologies, products and services which address industry issues in Northern Australia within initial focus areas of: Agriculture (incl. aquaculture, horticulture and forestry); Health service delivery; Traditional Owner-led business development; and Water security.

The Office of Northern Australia (ONA) oversees the Australian Government's policy agenda to deliver sustainable, resilient economic and social development for northern Australia. The ONA works collaboratively with Australian Government agencies and northern Australian jurisdictions (Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory) as well as industry and investment partners to deliver inclusive, progressive policy in the north. The branch provides support for the Northern Australia Ministerial Forum, which is progressing a shared vision for liveable, safe, sustainable and healthy communities in the north, and the Northern Australia Indigenous Reference Group, which provides advice on maximising benefits and implementation outcomes for Indigenous Australians.

The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) is a Commonwealth Government financier, providing concessional loans for the development of infrastructure projects in northern Australia and the Indian Ocean Territories.

NAIF has approved more than $4 billion of financing commitments to infrastructure projects across the north. They range from large-scale resource and energy developments to social infrastructure including universities to airport upgrades, and agriculture and aquaculture projects.

NAIF's projects in northern Australia stimulate economic growth by attracting private investment, fostering infrastructure development, and supporting various industries. These projects contribute to the region's overall economic prosperity and diversification.

The Northern Australia University Alliance (NAUA) is a collaborative initiative that brings together three partner universities: CQUniversity, Charles Darwin University, and James Cook University, with a shared vision for the sustainable development of Northern Australia. Our alliance is built upon the mutual aspirations to contribute to the social, environmental, and economic growth of this vibrant region. The north is a significant place for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People; in the north it is about building the capacity of its communities to determine their futures.

As proponents of genuine progress in the north, NAUA adopts a place-based focus, understanding that regional universities are pivotal in fostering embedded human development and research for the northern agenda. Through our alliance, NAUA strives to develop and retain the crucial skills, education, and research capabilities necessary for the advancement of Northern Australia’s industries and communities. Our collaborative relationship seeks to explore and progress strategic issues and opportunities that hold immense potential for the region. We are dedicated to identifying areas where collective action generates greater benefits than working in isolation.

The Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) is a key initiative of the Australian Government’s Our North, Our Future: White Paper on Developing Northern Australia and is investing $75 million over ten years (2017 to 2027) to deliver industry-led research and development collaborations which de-risk the development landscape and enable the sustainable economic growth of Northern Australia. CRCNA funding is developing new technologies, products and services which address industry issues in Northern Australia within initial focus areas of: Agriculture (incl. aquaculture, horticulture and forestry); Health service delivery; Traditional Owner-led business development; and Water security.

Mackay Regional Council’s footprint is more than 7600km2 – five times the size of Brisbane City Council, double Townsville and larger than Cairns and the Sunshine Coast combined.

With a population of more than 125,000, it has a gross regional product of $11.4 billion across a diverse economic base, ranging from agriculture and tourism to manufacturing and mining services.

At Jet Zero we are excited to be bringing the regions to the runway of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry.

We are investing in the development and operation of large-scale SAF projects in regional centres to meet aviation’s decarbonisation targets, create new and exciting jobs and improve sovereign fuel security.

We aim to be quick to market with a production target of 102 million litres per annum (MLpa) of SAF and 11 MLpa of Renewable Diesel (RD) on our first project by 2028.

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