Northern Australia Agenda

Our North, Our Future: White Paper on Developing Northern Australia

The Our North, Our Future: White Paper on Developing Northern Australia (White Paper) is the Government's 20-year framework to guide policy makers and investors in building a strong, prosperous and resilient northern economy.

The White Paper is a 20-year plan for investment and collaborative support to unlock the strategic potential of the north. It is focused on developing industries and facilitating long-term economic growth. The White Paper is positioning northern Australia as an attractive environment for businesses to invest and communities to flourish.

The White Paper was informed by the Green Paper on Developing Northern Australia, which sought to facilitate feedback on opportunities, risks, challenges and policy options to drive growth in the north.

Northern Australia Action Plan 2024–2029

The world has changed since the White Paper was released, with new issues and priorities emerging, necessitating a refreshed northern agenda.

The Northern Australia Action Plan 2024-2029 sets out refreshed policy agenda, to support a strong and prosperous north.

This work is part of the Australian Government's commitment to addressing the unique and complex challenges that hinder northern Australia's development potential.

Visit the Action Plan webpage for more information or download the Action Plan or summary below.

Fact sheets

Progress reports

Statements and agreements