Opening up investment opportunities in North Queensland

Northern Australia as defined in the NAIF Act 2016
Northern Australia as defined in the NAIF Act 2016
The Queensland Government strongly supports infrastructure investment in North Queensland, and is working closely with the Commonwealth Government to facilitate the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) in North Queensland.
North Queensland is well placed to deliver economic growth and job opportunities for both Queensland and Australia through infrastructure investment. The Queensland Government is working every day to promote investment in North Queensland, and continues to allocate significant funding to support the development of new infrastructure.
For the purposes of the NAIF, Northern Australia includes all of the Northern Territory, and those parts of Queensland and Western Australia above and directly below or intersecting the Tropic of Capricorn.
The following Queensland local government areas (LGAs), and all LGAs located to the north, are located in the region defined by the NAIF: Diamantina Shire Council, Barcoo Shire Council, Longreach Regional Council, Blackall-Tambo Regional Council, Central Highlands Regional Council, Rockhampton Regional Council and Gladstone Regional Council.
Applicants for financial assistance apply directly to the NAIF (contact details below) and are encouraged to make initial contact to discuss their project.
Applications are assessed by an independent NAIF Board under the Investment Mandate, set by the Commonwealth Government.
The Board will consult with the Queensland Government on sufficiently developed business proposals to align with state priorities, as soon as practical after receiving an application.
Interested project proponents who believe that their project might satisfy the eligibility criteria for NAIF set out in the Investment Mandate may make an expression of interest at any time by contacting naif@naif.gov.au or 1300 GO NAIF (1300 466 243).
More information can be found on the NAIF website: www.naif.gov.au
The headquarters for the NAIF is located at Level 7, 46-48 Sheridan Street, Cairns.