Asia - The Northern Territory's lost frontier? New Chief Minister Clare Martin promises to refocus on Asia. Business Asia investigates whether the Government's platitudes and promises will be translated into results. (Northern Territory).

Business Asia | February 1, 2002| | Copyright

FOR THE Northern Territory in recent years, it's been all quiet on the Asian front.

Once a central hub for Australian relations with Asia, the Northern Territory has displayed wavering enthusiasm towards fostering trade relations with its neighbouring region -- trade agreements have been left at a standstill, new business gained has been sporadic, and growth has stalled.

When asked the reason behind the apparent decline in relations with Asia, Chief Minister Clare Martin, whose Australian Labour Party (ALP) team took office from the previous Country Liberal Party (CLP) ...

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