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Supply Circles: The economic powerhouse of Australia - North Australia with Dean Deighton, Head North Australia, Australian Industry Group

“North Australia is Australia’s economic powerhouse”. So says today's guest, Dean Deighton, Head of Northern Australia for the Australian Industry Group.

Dean is a passionate advocate for the business opportunities across the top of our country. In this episode James and Dean discuss the challenges, the opportunities, the sheer size of the region and the many large industries that exist and are emerging in the region.

Among other issues, they discuss:

• The state of mining, the beef industry, tourism and other major industries in the North.
• The emergence of the region as ‘ground zero’ for the emerging Critical Mineral industry for the digitalised age.
• The resilience of business and industry in the north.
• The opportunities for buyers, suppliers, joint ventures, and others.
• Dean’s fascinating back story and why he is so passionate against the north.
• And why you can’t see Uluru from Darwin airport.

A fascinating and insightful chat. Not to be missed.

Key links for North Australia:

• www.resources.qld.gov.au/mining-exploration/initiatives/critical-minerals/invest/why-invest-in-queensland/critical-minerals-strategy
• www.northaust.org.au
• www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/northern-australia-action-plan-2024-2029.pdf
• www.energyandclimate.qld.gov.au/energy/energy-jobs-plan
• www.defence.gov.au/about/strategic-planning/2024-national-defence-strategy-2024-integrated-investment-program

To contact Dean, click here to connect on LinkedIn or email him at dean.deighton@aigroup.com.au