Ann: TNG Progresses Darwin EIS, page-45

Investment and Major Projects Commissioners Appointed

19 July 2021

The Territory Labor Government has today announced two leaders to turbocharge investment and major projects, and drive a $40 billion economy by 2030.

Jason Schoolmeester will take on the role of the Territory’s Major Projects Commissioner.

Andrew Cowan will continue as the Territory’s Investment Commissioner, following more than three months in the interim position.

Jason Schoolmeester has held key leadership positions in the Territory over the past decade. During this time, he has been a driving force in economic and industry development initiatives in energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, aquaculture, mining, defence and national security and space.

These roles are a key part of the Territory’s strengthened approach to winning investment to support the Territory’s economic growth.

Both commissioners will provide monthly progress reports to the Chief Minister and twice-yearly reports to Cabinet.

An annual report card on the activities and deliverables of each role will be publicly released.

Quotes from Chief Minister Michael Gunner:

“The commissioners will play a massive role in growing the Territory’s economy and putting us on the map when it comes to new investment.

“The Major Projects Commissioner will push current projects to get to their next big step, while the Investment Commissioner will always be hunting the next big opportunity.

“These leaders go hand in hand with economic development, and they will play an exciting role in our comeback.”