Alignment with government priorities
Just as data and technology support modern service delivery, the Digital Futures Strategy complements and aligns with key government priorities and strategies.
The NT Government has set a clear agenda for the future of the NT through 3 major strategies.
The major strategies all include data and digital actions which will be prioritised as part of the delivery of the Digital Futures Strategy.
To find out more about the government's key priorities, go to the NT Government website.
| Major strategy | Major strategy actions | Related digital futures strategy direction |
|---|---|---|
| Reducing Crime: Northern Territory Crime Reduction Strategy 2025-2028 Sharing data and improving digital access can improve many socio-economic inequalities and disadvantages, helping to address key drivers of crime. The Northern Territory Government justice systems will benefit from technology-based solutions to increase their responsiveness, responding to changing conditions quickly. | Enhance the efficiency of the criminal justice system. | Transform and improve online government services. |
Implement effective data collection and information sharing systems. | Utilise and secure Territory data | |
| Restoring the Territory Lifestyle: Northern Territory Lifestyle Strategy 2025-2028 The Territory lifestyle can be enhanced with accessible services, modern technology and improvements to communications infrastructure. Territorians will be able to easily access more services online in a manner and at times more convenient to them. | Make life easier for Territorians by improving efficiency of government service delivery, including through digital solutions | Transform and improve online government services |
| Rebuilding the Economy: NT Economic Strategy 2025-2028 Increasing investment in digital technology and capability can ensure local businesses are efficient, secured and harness data and analytics insights to make better decisions. Territory businesses can be ready for the future by upskilling and growing their workforce with keen Territorians ready to harness digital solutions to tackle modern problems. | Deliver on government’s digitisation and data priorities to optimise regulatory and administrative processes. | Increase digital skills and support local digital industry. |
Leverage emerging technology to expand connectivity across the Territory. | Innovate with technology and grow connectivity |