Current industries in Northern Australia have high growth potential, and emerging sectors show promise for development. However, the patterns and speed of growth for each sector are uncertain, and the priorities and timing for the infrastructure needed to support this industry development are unclear.
Inter-government strategic scenario planning and options assessment is needed to align strategic planning and investment. This will involve assessing the potential development patterns for each industry sector, their infrastructure priorities, and opportunities for sharing infrastructure capability between sectors and to support regional development.
Following this process will enable the adaptive management of place- and network-based infrastructure strategies as industry development locations, timing and pathways emerge.