NT chief minister bound for Washington DC to bolster ties with US military

Northern Territory leader Natasha Fyles is heading abroad at a time when Australia is shifting its defence focus to the north.

abc.net.au/news/nt-chief-minister-natasha-fyles-washington-us-defence-relations/102776486The Northern Territory's chief minister is preparing to head to Washington DC in the United States in a bid to "advance the territory's role" with the US Marines in northern Australia.

"During the trip, the Chief Minister will meet with key US federal government decision-makers to advance the territory's role in supporting US Defence training initiatives under the Australian-United States Alliance in the Northern Territory," a government spokesperson said. "It's also an opportunity to develop US Defence's planned infrastructure investments in the Northern Territory, creating local jobs.

"The Northern Territory plays a crucial role as an alliance hub to support and enable Australian and allied military forces in a secure, yet geostrategic location."The ABC understands Ms Fyles will also meet with Australia's ambassador to the US and former prime minister, Kevin Rudd.Ms Fyles's US visit comes during a period when Australia has

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