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Join us for an exclusive webinar on finance for housing infrastructure hosted by NAIF CEO Craig Doyle and CIO Stephen Land.

This session will focus on the key challenges and opportunities within the housing industry and how you can secure project financing for your housing developments across northern Australia.

Read the latest news from NAIF including the first draw down of funds for BCI Minerals and updates from North Queensland Airports and the NAIF Statutory Review. 

Environmental Keystones receives $5.59M NT Government and NAIF loan for a Wishart pyrolysis plant, turning 50,000 tonnes of green waste into valuable products.

NAIF CEO Craig Doyle has advised the NAIF Board of his intention to retire from his position in August, ending three successful years at the helm of the NAIF.

This quarter, we reached a major milestone with $4 billion in contractual closes, representing 92% of the total loans committed through our investment decisions. Nearly 50% of these funds have been drawn down, fuelling development across the region. More than half of our projects are now operational, driving tangible progress and delivering positive outcomes.

NAIF CEO Craig Doyle recently appeared on the Next Gen North Podcast, hosted by Stuart Cook, to discuss how the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility is helping shape the region’s future.

Our Q1 2024-25 snapshot showcases a $140 million investment in the Cairns Seniors Community Housing project and up to $150 million for the De Grey Mining Hemi Gold project, pushing committed loans beyond $4.6 billion. Public Benefit has been boosted to $39.6 billion, with 22,200+ jobs created. Discover more detailed data on our sectors, locations, and Indigenous engagement.

The Australian Government has today announced six reappointments and one new appointment to the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) Board to help drive infrastructure investments across the north.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the Cairns Seniors Community Housing Project thanks to a loan of up to $140 million from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF).