A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority
The Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority administers the 1989 Sacred Sites Act, the aim of which is the protection and prevention of desecration of sacred sites in the Northern Territory. Sacred sites are defined under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (NT) 1976 as "a site that is sacred to Aboriginals or is otherwise of significant to Aboriginals according to Aboriginal tradition". The AAPA must provide certification for any activity which affects sacred sites and has pegged all sites to be protected along the railway corridor, in consultation with Aboriginal communities.

The AAPA’s Director is Dr David Ritchie.

Darwin office
Address: 1^st floor, 74 Cavenagh Street
GPO Box 1890. Darwin. NT. 0801
Phone: 08 8981 4700
Fax: 08 8981 4169
Email: david.ritchie@nt.gov.au
Internet: www.nt.gov.au/aapa

Alice Springs
Contact: Sarah Dunlop, Regional officer
Address: Ground floor, Belvedere House, Cnr Bath and Parsons Street
PO Box 3656, Alice Springs. NT. 0871
Phone: 8952 6366
Fax: 8952 2824
Email: sarah.dunlop@nt.gov.au

ADrail
ADrail is the construction arm of the company. Its construction headquarters are located in Darwin, including the procurement office for the project.

As construction of the railway is the consortium’s responsibility, all requests regarding employment should be directed to ADrail's Darwin office at:

HR Manager, ADrail
PO Box 36566
WINNELLIE NT 0821
Internet: www.adrail.com.au

Darwin
56 Pruen Road, Berrimah NT 0821    Phone: 08 8922 4000 or Fax: 08 8947 0777

Adelaide
58 Greenhill Road, Wayville SA 5034   Phone: 08 8291 8300 or Fax: 08 8373 0366

Asia Pacific Transport
Asia Pacific Transport is building the Adelaide to Darwin Railway under the BOOT scheme. The company has established FreightLink as its operating arm and will provide a one-invoice, door-to-door integrated logistics service covering both rail and port operations.

Asia Pacific Transport Pty Ltd
GPO Box 2750
ADELAIDE NT 5001
Internet: www.asiapactrans.com.au
Phone 08 8301 1207 Fax 08 8301 1371

Austrade
Austrade is the agency of the Federal Government dedicated to helping Australian exporters take their goods and services into overseas markets. Austrade also works to attract overseas investment for Australian enterprises and to help Australian companies make export related investments overseas.

Contact: Mr Paul Cooney, Trade Commissioner for Northern Australia and SEA Development Areas
2^nd Floor, Development House,
76 The Esplanade, Darwin.
GPO Box 2449
Darwin. NT. 0801
Phone: 08 8981 8686
Fax: 08 8981 4349
Email: paul.cooney@austrade.gov.au
Internet http://www.austrade.gov.au

Australian Rail Operations Unit
The AROU is an independent unit in the Commonwealth Department of Transport and Regional Services which is working with the Australian rail industry towards implementing national codes of practice.

Phone: 02 6274 7715
Fax: 02 6274 7281
Internet: www.arou.gov.au

AustralAsia Railway Corporation
The AustralAsia Railway Corporation was established in 1997 by the Northern Territory and South Australian Governments to manage the tender process for the AustralAsia Railway. The Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer is South Australian businessman, Rick Allert. Its CEO is Paul Tyrrell, who is also Chief Executive of the NT Department of the Chief Minister.

The Corporation will oversee the construction phase of the project, including the Government Works Program and financial contributions.

Phone: (08) 8946 9595
Freecall: 1800 700 195
Fax: (08) 8946 9578
Address: GPO Box 4796
Darwin. NT. 0801
Email rail@aarc.com.au
Web site www.aarc.com.au

Media requests: Tiffany Stodart on 08 8946 9591, email tiffany.stodart@aarc.com.au or fill in the form on our Questions and Feedback page.

Australasian Railway Association
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) is the peak body for the rail industry in Australia and New Zealand. The ARA represents the interests of both private and government owned rail operators, track owners, manufacturers of locomotives, rolling stock, signalling and communications. The ARA’s Internet site contains a series of fact sheets on the rail industry.

Phone: 03 9614 5162
Fax: 03 9614 5514
Address PO Box 266
Collins Street West.
Melbourne. Vic. 8007
Internet: http://www.ara.net.au

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Business Assistance in the Northern Territory
The Department of Business, Industry and Resource Development provides support to businesses in the Northern Territory.

Darwin
Contact: Mr Colin Hallenstein
Address: Development House
76 The Esplanade
GPO Box 4160, Darwin. NT. 0801
Phone: 08 8999 7897
Fax 08 8999 5333
email: colin.hallenstein@nt.gov.au
Internet: www.dbird.nt.gov.au

Regional offices
Katherine
Contact: Ms Teresa Cummings
Address: Shop 1, Randazzo Building
18 Katherine Terrace
Phone: 08 8973 8160
Fax: 8973 8188
email: teresa.cummings@nt.gov.au

Tennant Creek
Contact: Mr Paul Shailes
Address: Shop 2, Barkly House
Cnr Davidson and Paterson Streets
Phone: 08 8962 4439
Fax: 08 8962 4413
email: paul.shailed@nt.gov.au

Alice Springs
Contact: Mr Colin Rawnsley
Address: Peter Sitzler Building
67 North Stuart Highway
Phone: 08 8951 8524
Fax: 8951 8533
email: colin.rawnsley@nt.gov.au

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Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Northern Territory
The Northern Territory Chamber of Commerce and Industry provides services in the areas of industry and workplace relations, international trade and commerce, training, business networking and financial planning. The Chamber coordinates NT and regional Expos each year and includes the International Business Council and Manufacturers Council.

Chief Executive Office is Carole Frost.

Darwin
Address: Confederation House, 2 Shepherd Street
GPO Box 1825, Darwin. NT. 0801
Phone: 8936 3100
Fax: 8981 1405
Email: darwin@ntcci.com.au
Internet: http://www.ntcci.com.au

Katherine
Manager: Steve Morris
Address: Randazzo Building, Katherine Terrace
PO Box 1320, Katherine. 0851
Phone: 8972 3830
Fax: 8972 2797

Tennant Creek
Manager: Julie Wickham
Address: Barkly House, Cnr Paterson and Davidson Streets
PO Box 406, Tennant Creek. NT. 0861
Phone: 8962 2362
Fax: 8962 2489

Alice Springs
Manager: Beth Mildred
Address: Suite 5, 1^st Floor, Helm House, Cnr Gregory and Bath Streets
PO Box 864, Alice Springs. 0871
Phone: 8952 4377
Fax: 8952 1769

Nhulunbuy
Manager: Narelle Netherway
Address: Endeavour Square
PO Box 137, Nhulunbuy. NT. 0881
Phone: 8987 1985
Fax: 8987 2214

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Darwin Port Corporation
The Darwin Port Corporation was established to manage Darwin’s ports, including the new East Arm Wharf at the Port of Darwin and the cruise shipping terminal at Stokes Hill Wharf. The $100 million Stage One of East Arm Wharf opened in February 2000. Stage Two is due to open in 2004 to coincide with the completion of the AustralAsia Railway.

East Arm is the only deepwater natural port in the region and is strategically located to serve nearby Asian markets, providing importers and exporters with significant times savings for time sensitive and high value goods through an efficient landbridge between Darwin and the rest of Australia. It is next to 1700 hectares of industrially zoned land, which is ideal for developers seeking to establish export-based industries. The Port’s headquarters are in the Trade Development Zone.

Chairman is Mr Barry Coulter; Chief Executive Officer is Mr Barry Berwick; and Trade Development Manager is Mr Garry Scanlan.

Phone: 08 8922 0660
Fax: 08 8922 0666
Address: GPO Box 390
Darwin NT 08012
Internet http://www.nt.gov.au/dpa

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Employment, Education and Training, Department of (NT)
The NT Department of Employment, Education and Training coordinates a Railway Employment and Training Network, which represents all registered training organisations in the Territory.

The network is identifying skills required during railway construction and is running courses designed to address areas where there are skills shortages, such as civil construction and hospitality courses.

Phone: Kate Finlayson
Manager, Client Services on 8999 4201
Wendi Masters 8999 4195
Fax: 8999 4300
Address: Harbour View Plaza
GPO Box 2925
Darwin. NT. 0801
Email: dennis.sutton@nt.gov.au
Internet site: http://www.nt.gov.au/nteta

Employment, Workplace Relations and Small Business, Department of (DEWRSB)
DEWRSB is a Commonwealth department that can provide significant funding for private sector projects providing employment for indigenous people. The main aim is to increase the participation rate of indigenous people in the workforce. Funding covers wage assistance, a Structured Training and Employment Program (STEP) and general advice.

Territory Office
Address: TCG Centre, 80 Mitchell Street
GPO Box 385, Darwin. NT. 0801
Phone: Gayle De La Cruz, Indigenous Employment Manager on 8936 5022
Gerry De La Cruz, Executive Officer, Private Sector on 8936 5002
Email: gayle.delacruz@dewrsb.gov.au
Internet: http://www.dewrsb.gov.au

Darwin
Phone: Ross Abraham on 89 365 085
Ron Woodroffe on 8936 5086

Katherine
Phone: Annette Fuller on 8973 0055
Gary Enright on 8973 0009
Alice Springs/Tennant Creek
Phone: Heather Laughton on 8952 5356
Fred Wade on 89532 969

Nhulunbuy
Phone: Ross Abraham - 89 365 085

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Foreign Affairs and Trade, Department of

DFAT’s role includes opening markets for Australian products and services and facilitating contacts. DFAT administers the North Australia - Exporting to the World strategy and produces a range of information on trade and foreign affairs issues.

Contact: Mr Don Smith
Director, Northern Territory
5^th Floor, NT House
22 Mitchell Street, Darwin
GPO Box 1910
Darwin. NT. 0801
Phone: 08 8982 4100
Fax: 08 8982 4155
email: don.smith@dfat.gov.au
Internet: http://www.dfat.gov.au

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The Ghan
The Ghan operates from Sydney and Melbourne to Adelaide and Alice Springs. When the AustralAsia Railway is completed, Great Southern Railway plans to extend the service to Darwin, making this one of the "great train journeys of the world". A Top End Club has been established for people to register their interest in a preferential booking service.

Great Southern Railway also operates the Overland from Melbourne to Adelaide and the Indian Pacific service to Perth.

Phone: 132147
Fax: 08 8213 4491
Address: PO Box 445
Marlston Business Centre. SA. 5033
Email: enquiries@gsr.com.au
Internet: http://www.gsr.com.au

Chief Executive Officer
Stephen Bradford
Phone 08 8213 4410

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Heritage
The Territory’s Heritage Conservation Act 1991 is administered by the Heritage Conservation Branch of the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Environment. Its role is to identify, assess, record, conserve and protect places and objects of prehistoric, protohistoric, historic, social, aesthetic or scientific value to the Territory. The section’s Internet site provides details of sites on the Heritage Register, including many remnants of the former North Australian Railway.

Director: Steve Sutton
Address: 2^nd Floor, Darwin Plaza
Smith Street Mall
Darwin. NT. 0800
Phone: 08 8924 4143
Fax: 08 8924 4053
Email: stephen.sutton@nt.gov.au
Internet: http://www.lpe.nt.gov.au/heritage/

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Industries Search and Opportunities (NTISO)

Darwin office
Address 6^th floor, 62 Cavenagh Street
PO Box 1882, Dawrin. NT. 0801
Phone: 08 8941 1130
Fax: 08 8941 1285
Email: info-nt@iso.net.au
Internet: http://www.ntiso.com.au

Alice Springs
Contact: Terry McCumiskey
Address 10 Reg Harris Lane, 54 Todd Mall
PO Box 8820, Alice Springs. 0871
Phone: 08 8952 1244
Fax: 8952 1757
Email: http://www.ntiso.com.au

Industries Search and Opportunities (SAISO)

See SA Government - ISO Rail

International Business Council

Manager: Mr Kevin Peters
Address: Suite 1, 2 Shepherd Street
GPO Box 1825, Darwin. NT. 0801
Phone: 08 8936 3100
Fax: 8981 1405
Email: kevinp@ntcci.com.au
Internet: www.ntcci.com.au/ib

Invest Australia
Invest Australia is a partnership between the Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources (ISR) and Austrade, and is the Australian Government’s national investment agency responsible for promoting Australia as an investment location through 14 offices around the world

Invest Australia provides a range of services to companies seeking to invest in Australian operations, from identifying and promoting investment opportunities to major projects facilitation.

Internet: http://www.investaustralia.gov.au

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Library
The Northern Territory Library and Information Service provides Northern Territory heritage, parliamentary, reference and document delivery services to the Northern Territory Community. Links to Railway Exhibition and Lou Marks Collection can be accessed at http://www.ntlib.nt.gov.au/nac/railway/default.htm

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National Food Industry Strategy Ltd
The National Food Industry Strategy (NFIS) is an industry-led, Commonwealth funded initiative to provide leadership and co-ordination aimed at increasing the capacity and quality of Australia's food and beverage industry.

Phone: 02 6270 8800
Fax: 02 6273 1718
Address: Locked Bag 4911
Kingston. ACT. 2600
Email: nfis@nfis.com.au
Internet: http://www.nfis.com.au

Northern Territory Government
The Northern Territory Government’s Internet site provides detailed information on the Northern Territory and government. www.nt.gov.au Information about living, working and doing business in the Territory can be accessed at www.theterritory.com.au

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Office of the Employment Advocate
The Federal Office of the Employment Advocate can provide information on Australian Workplace Agreements, employers’ rights and obligations, and assistance available.

Address: Level 2, TCG Building, 80 Mitchell Street
GPO Box 9842, Darwin. NT. 0801
Phone: 1300 366 632
08 8936 5066
Fax: 08 8936 5073
Internet: http://www.oea.gov.au

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Rail Safety Unit
The Rail Safety Unit administers the Rail Safety Act 1998 to ensure safe railway ownership and operations in the Northern Territory. The Rail Safety Unit is the NT representative on the Accreditation Authorities Group, which coordinates a national regulatory approach to rail safety.

Manager Rail Safety: Julius Sigut
Rail Safety Unit
Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Environment
1st Floor, Energy House
18 - 20 Cavenagh Street, Darwin
GPO Box 2520, Darwin NT 0801
Phone: 08 8924 7540
Email: julius.sigut@nt.gov.au
Fax: 08 8924 7324
Internet: rail safety unit

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South Australian Government
ISO Rail/Rail to Asia (formerly Partners in Rail) ISO Rail, a small team working within the Department of Industry and Trade, will continue the work of Partners in Rail to ensure that the opportunity for local industry involvement in the construction of the Adelaide Darwin Railway is maximised. In addition, Rail to Asia has been formed allowing work to begin on positioning the railway corridor as a significant trade route between Australia and Asia.

ISO Rail/Rail to Asia
Phone: 08 8303 2180
Fax: 08 8303 2149
Internet: www.isorail.com

Supermarket to Asia - now National Food Industry Strategy

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Territory Construction Association
The TCA represents the construction industry in the Territory and is working with ADrail on labour requirements for the railway project.

Address: PO Box 37121, Winnellie. 0821
Lot 1450, Winnellie Road (corner of Hickman Street)
Phone: 08 8922 9666
Fax: 08 8922 9600
Email: mbant@ozemail.com.au

Transport Planning
The Transport Planning Branch supports the Territory's economic development by providing research, analysis, planning, economic evaluation and policy development services. The unit's director is part of the Federation Australian Transport Council's Rail Group.

Director: Phil Cross
Northern Territory Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Environment
5th Floor, Energy House
18 - 20 Cavenagh Street Darwin.
GPO Box 2520, Darwin NT 0801
Phone: 8924 7089
Email: phil.cross@nt.gov.au
internet: www.tw.nt.gov.au/transportplanning

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Work Health and Electrical Safety
All designated plant must be registered before use in the Territory, in line with national requirements. The Work Health Authority has produced information bulletins on all aspects of Occupational Health and Safety and runs regular workshops.

Phone: 8999 5010
Fax: 8999 5141
Internet: www.nt.gov.au/wha

Regional offices
Darwin
Address: 66 The Esplanade
Phone: 8999 5010
Fax: 8999 5141

Katherine
Address: Randazzo Building
18 Katherine Terrace
Phone: 8973 8170
Fax: 8973 8188

Tennant Creek
Address: Barkly House
Cnr Paterson and Davidson Streets
Phone: 8962 4439
Fax: 8962 4413

Alice Springs
Address: Peter Sitzler Building
67 North Stuart Highway
Phone: 8951 8682
Fax: 8951 8651