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Territory Bonds as a Designated Investment

Territory Bonds form an integral part of the Corporation's borrowing program. Territory Bonds are issued by the Northern Territory Treasury Corporation as part of the NT Government’s borrowing program in each financial year. The funds raised by the Corporation assist to finance the Northern Territory’s infrastructure requirements such as housing, transport, health and education services.

Territory Bonds satisfies the criteria of a

 Designated Investment under the

·          Investor; and

·          State/Territory Sponsored Investor

categories of the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC's) Business Skills class of migration.

Interest rates applicable to these investments are determined on a daily basis.

Interest Rates for Designated Investment

As an indication, the interest rate applicable for the Investment-Linked category of the Business Skills Migration Program on 12 March 2008 is 6.75%.

As an indication, the interest rate applicable for the State/Territory-Linked category of the Business Skills Migration Program on 12 March 2008 is 6.75%..

For information on Territory sponsorship follow the link to the Department of Business, Economic and Regional Development

Interest Rates for Capital Investment

Effective 30 November 2007, Territory Bonds no longer offers Capital Investments.

How to Invest

• Designated Investment

Migration Regulations

More information can be found by following this link to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship has announced changes to the General Skilled Migration Scheme, which will result in no bonus points being issued for capital investments in Australia for applications lodged on or after 1 September 2007.

For further information on these changes click here.

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