Minister for Indigenous Australians
300 new homes have now been built in remote First Nations communities and town camps across the Northern Territory, marking a major milestone in the Australian and Northern Territory Governments' remote housing partnership.
The joint $4 billion investment aims to halve overcrowding for First Nations families by delivering up to 2,700 new homes by mid-2034.
The 300th home was recently completed in Peppimenarti. The four bedroom, two-bathroom house was built through a joint venture between Green River Aboriginal Corporation and Big River Housing.
This milestone follows new homes being built in remote communities including Ampilatwatja, Maningrida, Mutitjulu, Ramingining and Lajamanu.
The Northern Territory Remote Housing Package is being delivered under a partnership between the Albanese and Finnochiaro Governments, Aboriginal Housing Northern Territory and the four Northern Territory Land Councils.
Shared decision-making through the Partnership Agreement ensures First Nations organisations are central to implementing this significant investment.
Improving housing is a key part of Closing the Gap, supporting First Nations families and building a foundation for healthier, stronger communities.
Since its launch on 1 July 2024, the Northern Territory Remote Housing Package has generated significant economic benefits, creating jobs during construction, supporting employment and upskilling local trades while boosting businesses and suppliers across the Territory.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Indigenous Australians, Senator Malarndirri McCarthy:
"These 300 new homes are part of our long-term plan to ease overcrowding and improve living conditions in remote Northern Territory communities.
"This investment is not only changing the lives of First Nations families, it is building a stronger future for remote communities while at the same creating jobs, building skills and backing Territory businesses.
"We will continue to work with the Northern Territory Government, Aboriginal Housing Northern Territory and Land Councils to ensure remote housing solutions are community-led and sustainable for the long term."
Quotes attributable to Special Envoy for Remote Communities, Marion Scrymgour:
"Our government is taking real action to address overcrowding in remote Territory communities by investing $2 billion to build 2,700 homes across the bush.
"These 300 new homes showcase what can be achieved when all levels of government work with local stakeholders to deliver for people in remote communities.
"Building these homes will not only impact living conditions but will also deliver vital employment opportunities to some of our most economically disadvantaged communities."
Quotes attributable to Northern Territory Minister for Housing, Steve Edgington:
"As part of the Finocchiaro Government's year of action, certainty and security, we're proud to be delivering more homes for families in remote locations right across the Territory.
"Everyone knows that improvements in housing contributes to better health, education and employment outcomes for families and I am delighted to have reached the completion of 300 new homes in the bush.
"It's pleasing to see the latest joint venture between Green River Aboriginal Corporation and Big River Housing achieved an Aboriginal employment rate of nearly 40%, including two apprentices and two local Aboriginal employees.
"Our government is delivering for the bush by providing safe, modern and practical spaces for families to thrive."
