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The Government has launched the second round of a program aimed at further boosting digital connectivity in regional and remote Australia. Minister fo.
Joint media release with Assistant Minister for Northern Australia Michelle Landry
The Coalition Government today outlined a major new investment package that will further support new job creation, digital connectivity and grow businesses throughout Australia’s north.
Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt said the Government is delivering another $190 million through the new “Our North, Our Future: 2021-2026 investment plan”.
“Our plan will stimulate growth, private sector participation and business opportunities right across the north as the nation moves beyond economic recovery toward a secure and sustained economy,” Minister Pitt said.
“These investments will be made over the next five years to support the implementation of the 20 year White Paper on Developing Northern Australia that will see growth in jobs and the economies of the North.