Territory inbound worker strategy 2019 to 2028

• Raise the profile of the Territory as a desirable place to live, work and study by diversifying marketing channels to meet target audience
• Showcase the Territory as a study destination
• Focus international attraction strategies on countries with pre-existing established communities in the Territory
• Introduce a contemporary digital marketing program to reach target audience
• Develop tactical market entry guides to enhance interaction with targeted countries
• Continue the delivery of financial incentives to targeted interstate migrants
• Expand the study tour market.

• Advocate for changes to skilled migration programs and visa schemes, to reflect Territory workforce needs
• Embrace innovation in developing policies and programs focused on improving attraction and retention of migrants
• Work in partnership with the Australian Government for a sustainable humanitarian intake for the Territory
• Encourage business uptake of the Seasonal Worker Program and the Pacific Labour Scheme
• Connect international students to potential employers to facilitate mutually beneficial employment outcomes
• Value and encourage the entrepreneurship skills in our multicultural community to contribute to the economy and create jobs
• Affirm a commitment to multiculturalism, by promoting diversity, fair access, participation and mutual respect.

• Establish a pilot Skills Recognition Centre to enable newcomers and migrants to utilise their skills and qualifications
• Expand opportunities for English language testing to support individuals to live and work in the Territory
• Develop welcome packages for newcomers to facilitate settlement and integration into the Territory community
• Recognise and support multicultural events and festivals to strengthen mutual respect and social cohesion
• Enrich the Territory international student experience by creating a safe and welcoming living, studying and working environment
• Continue to fund programs and services to support the Territory’s diverse multicultural communities
• Support businesses to capitalise on the Designated Area Migration Agreement to attract skilled migrants to shortage occupations.

• Interstate migrants
• International migrants
• International students
• Territory businesses
• Multicultural community groups and organisations
• Peak industry associations
• Northern Territory (NT) Government agencies
• Australian Government
• Non-government organisations
• Registered training organisations
• NT international education and training providers.

• Expands labour and skill availability
• Grows the economy as more goods and services are required
• Expands the local consumption market through increased spending (multiplier effect)
• Generates jobs
• Encourages investment
• Increases the tax and revenue base
• Increases tourism (visiting friends and relatives)
• Brings diversity, new skills, knowledge, ideas and innovation
• Encourages chain migration
• Creates global connections.

• Keeps services viable (such as schools and health services)
• Enhances city and neighbourhood development
• Increases capacity for volunteers
• Fosters social enterprise and initiative
• Stimulates variety of entertainment activity
• Encourages more amenities
• Supports a culturally diverse, vibrant population
• Builds community resilience
• Raises cultural capital and builds cultural competence.

Strategy events will be flexible and will accommodate change according to market conditions.

Many 2020 planned actions and events have been cancelled/postponed due to COVID-19.

* Indicates tentative event, the calendar is subject to change.

Implementation will be monitored and evaluated to determine whether the strategy has delivered aligned efforts in attraction, advocacy and support for newcomers, international students and existing migrants.