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
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.
Medicare ‘Are you being counted?’ competition
Territorians are being encouraged to update their Medicare details with a $5000 prize now on offer for one lucky resident each month until the end of May. Any Territorian who has a Territory home address listed with Medicare can enter the ‘Are you being counted?’ competition.