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Treasurer Bill Yan MLA Addresses Development Industry at Darwin Airport Resort Networking Event

The event brought together key stakeholders from across the Territory’s development sector at a pivotal time, as the nation responds to the Federal Treasurer’s Economic Reform Roundtable and the Housing Ministers’ Productivity Roundtable.

The Northern Territory Treasurer and Minister for Logistics and Infrastructure, the Hon. Bill Yan MLA, joined industry leaders and development partners at a networking event hosted by the Urban Development Institute of Australia NT (UDIA NT) at the Darwin Airport Resorts, earlier this week. 


The event brought together key stakeholders from across the Territory’s development sector at a pivotal time, as the nation responds to the Federal Treasurer’s Economic Reform Roundtable and the Housing Ministers’ Productivity Roundtable.


Treasurer Yan highlighted the importance of the Territory’s development sector, building on the work already underway following the release of the Rebuilding the Economy report and recent Economic Development Forums.


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We are delighted to host events like this that not only bring industry together but also shine a light on the opportunities our region has to offer. ADG looks forward to continuing to support forums that strengthen collaboration and economic growth.

More body textHon. Bill Yan MLA, Treasurer for the Northern Territory, said:

“This event was a great opportunity to share the government’s progress rebuilding the economy, increasing productivity, and making the Territory the best place to live, work, visit and invest. I thank the UDIA NT members for inviting me to speak and recognise their role supporting this growth, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the NT.” 


Guests enjoyed a relaxed evening with a walkthrough of one of the Territory’s premier accommodation venues, Darwin Airport Resort, complemented by networking by the pool. 

 

Airport Development Group (ADG), proud partner of the event, welcomed the opportunity to showcase Darwin Airport Resorts as one of its prized assets.

 Tristan Cribb, Executive General Manager – Commercial at ADG, said:

“Darwin Airport Resort is a unique asset for the Territory, a place where visitors, business leaders and locals alike can experience high-quality hospitality in a tropical setting. We are delighted to host events like this that not only bring industry together but also shine a light on the opportunities our region has to offer. ADG looks forward to continuing to support forums that strengthen collaboration and economic growth.”


The event reinforced the importance of collaboration between government and industry as the Territory looks to future development opportunities.