The department plays a vital role in the economic, social and environmental development of the Northern Territory to deliver outcomes for all Territorians.
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What we are doing
Celebrating Aboriginal Culture on Australia Day
The NT Government is committed to evolving Australia Day to ensure it meaningfully acknowledges, recognises and celebrates Aboriginal culture and Aboriginal people’s contribution to our Northern Territory identity.
Local Decision Making cuts red tape on housing repairs
Alice Springs Town Camps have taken another step towards managing their own affairs with the signing of a Local Decision Making Agreement with the Northern Territory Government.
Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2020
Women who help and serve the Northern Territory community have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2020: ordinary Territorians celebrated for their outstanding service and contribution.
Home is where the Arts is
Six Northern Territory artists, arts workers and arts organisations are sharing in $200,000 of Strategic Projects and Arts Industry Development grants under the Arts NT Creative Industries Program.
Celebrating National Reconciliation Week
Reconciliation Week is an important opportunity for Australians to recognise and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage.
2021 Graduate program
Applications for the Department of the Chief Minister (DCM) 2021 graduate program are now open.