Northern Australia Defence Summit

The Hon David Tollner MLA

Minister for

Defence Industries and

Community Support

A Vision for the Territory

“We need to think big and

be open to all ideas. We

need to realise

opportunities that are

possible and take bold

action to deliver them.”

Hon Adam Giles MLA

Chief Minister

United Approach & Common Goal

4 hours flying time from Darwin: North:

• 485 million people

• 8 capital cities

• 36 trading ports

• 69 international airports

South:

• 23 million people

• 6 mainland capitals

• 20 trading ports

• 21 international airports

Strategically Located in the Region

Common Themes

Developing our Region’s Strengths

US Military in Northern Australia

My Vision: Defence & Industry in Northern Australia

Scepticism is the enemy of vision

Potential Second Port Facility

Glyde Point

Robertson Barracks

Darwin City

East Arm Wharf

Adelaide River

Shoal Bay

Gunn Point

Future Port

Potential

Rail Link

Defence Support Hub

US Marines

Murrumujuk

Palmerston

Strategic Rail for Defence and Trade

Kununurra

Timber Creek,

Bradshaw

Glyde Point Port Facility

Adelaide River

Shoal Bay

Leaders

Creek

Murrumujuk

Glyde Point

Future Port

My Vision for Industry

Partnerships for Skills Development

Review of Industry Posture

Scepticism is the Enemy of Vision

Northern Australia Defence Summit

“dare to dream and

work to make it happen”

Thank you