Upcoming Events

NT Minister's Breakfast 2025

Written by Kyllie Whitehead | Apr 23, 2025 5:08:04 AM

REGISTRATION HAS NOW CLOSED. Join us for an insightful morning of networking, hear from influential figures in the Northern Territory Water sector and enjoy breakfast while engaging with key voices in the field.

The 2025 Northern Territory Minister’s Breakfast themed, “Shaping the Future: A Water Policy Updatewill include a Ministerial Address from the Hon Joshua Burgoyne, Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment; Corporate and Digital Development; Water Resources, in a discussion facilitated by Matt Brann, ABC News NT.

Water is fundamental in underpinning the Northern Territory’s economic development, livelihoods and liveability in the extreme climates across the Territory from the tropical north to arid regions. Climates that are expected to become more challenging through a changing climate. Access to safe drinking water and sanitation is critical for public health, and resilient communities. Members and guests of AWA will hear about priorities and initiatives within the Minister's portfolios of water resources and environment & planning, which each play a central role in protecting the Territory’s icon aquatic environments and culture & communities, whilst supporting economic development.

 

The Darwin event will consist of a hot plated breakfast and the event will livestreamed via webinar.

 Master of Ceremonies and Speakers


 

Master of Ceremonies

Clare Taylor

NT Branch Vice
President 

Principal Policy Officer Economy and Environment, NT Government

With a cheerful and energetic personality Clare is experienced in facilitating cooperation, coordination and strategic thinking, and in helping to develop, communicate and implement effective policies, programs and initiatives. Clare's strong communication and negotiation skills have resulted in successful natural resource outcomes in culturally diverse locations. 


Welcome to Country

Mary Williams

Mary is from the clan group Larrakia, Mugenbulmi, Gumulkbun

& Malawu in the Territory and will provide a Welcome to Country for delegates. Mary is bilingual in English, Gulumoerrgin, Iwaidja & Tiwi and her totems include the Dangalaba (Saltwater Crocodile) and Manyich (Sun) Pandanus. 

 

 


Hon Joshua Burgoyne 
NT Government

Ministerial Address

Hon Joshua Burgoyne 
NT Government
Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment; Corporate and Digital Development; Water Resources

Joshua Burgoyne was appointed as a Northern Territory minister in September 2024 with the portfolios of Water Resources; Lands, Planning and Environment; Corporate and Digital Strategy.  Joshua will provide an update on his portfolio & priorities and discuss the NT Government's strategic aspirations.

Territory born and bred, Joshua is passionate about supporting people, having been raised by h
is parents who worked in the medical industry and police services for over 3 decades. An electrician by trade, Joshua has worked for a small family run business and is passionate about ensuring business and industry has certainty to operate, innovate and invest. 

 


Matt Brann
ABC Country Hour Host

Breakfast Facilitator

Matt Brann
ABC Rural - Country Hour Host 

Matt began his career with ABC Rural in 2007 and has spent more than 18 years reporting across northern Australia.

Matt is the host of the NT Country Hour and also presents the Market Report on ABC Landline.

Darwin Event Details (**Note Change of Venue **)

Date Tuesday 24 June 2025
Time 7.20 am to 9.30 am ACST  
Venue

Mitchell Street Hilton, Signatures Room

Address

32 Mitchell Street, Darwin NT 0800

Dress Code 

Territory Business Attire (no PPE)


Livestream Details 

Date Tuesday 24 June 2025
Time 8.00 am to 9.30 am ACST  
Online A Zoom link will be distributed 24 hours prior to the event. Please ensure you diarise for now! 

Registration
Registration has now closed.

Hilton Darwin

Registration Type Rates
Member $80
Non-Member $110
Concession Member 1 $65

Webinar 

Registration Type Rates
Member $40
Non-Member $60
Boardroom Pass 2 $200

1 To be eligible for the Concession Member rate, you must be an AWA Concession Member.  
2 ‘Boardroom Pass’ allows AWA Corporate Members to access an AWA Branch online live event stream and invite their staff to watch the event at their workplace on a single screen, rather than purchase multiple individual online registrations.