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NAIF: Backing Big Projects in FNQ

13th August 2025

7:15am

Shangri-La, the Marina; Lagoon Room
Pierpoint Road, Cairns 4870

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NAIF: Backing Big Projects in FNQ

Advance Cairns is proud to host Craig Doyle, CEO of the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF), for an exclusive briefing focusing on key landmark investments driving transformational growth across our region. This event comes at a pivotal moment, with an independent review of the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Act 2016 currently under consideration.

Craig will also discuss NAIF’s recent investments in Cairns, including:

• Up to $155 million – North Queensland Airports Upgrade Project: Upgrading Cairns and Mackay Airports., strengthening our region’s aviation gateway and economic connectivity.
• Up to $140 million – Cairns Seniors Community Housing Project: A catalytic investment in affordable and social housing in Woree to help tackle the region’s housing crisis.

Bio

Craig Doyle
Executive CEO, Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility
Across multiple industries in northern Australia, Craig Doyle has extensive executive, operational, and project funding experience.
He served as CEO of Gladstone Ports Corporation between 2013 and 2016 and as Executive General Manager of Australia’s largest sugar producer, Wilmar. Craig was also the Global Technical Head for Wilmar’s international sugar operations.
Former CEO of Mackay Regional Council for nearly five years, Craig understands the needs of regional communities and key infrastructure requirements.
Based in Cairns, Craig commenced in the role in June 2022.Find out more >>

 

Details
Date: Wednesday 13 August 2025
Time: 7:15am (7:30am start) – 9:00am
Venue: Lagoon Room, Shangri-La The Marina
Cost: Members* 1 x FREE, additional tickets $35 | Non-Members $45
RSVP: 11:00am, Wednesday 6 August 2025

*Advance Cairns members are entitled to ONE (1) COMPLIMENTARY TICKET per member organisation, discount applied when you save ticket holder information on the second checkout page and before you enter billing information. Free ticket will only work when using an email address registered in the Member Portal. Having trouble? Call 4080 2900 or email admin@advancecairns.com