JANA appointed to guide Aboriginal Investment NT’s $655 million portfolio towards intergenerational impact for Aboriginal Territorians

28 April 2025

Aboriginal Investment NT, the first Aboriginal-led investor of its kind in Australia, has appointed JANA Investment Advisers (JANA) to provide specialist investment advice to support the development of its AUD$655 million Commercial Investment Portfolio (CIP). This appointment coincides with the first investments into the Aboriginal Investment NT CIP, which will positively impact Aboriginal Territorians.

Established under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976, Aboriginal Investment NT’s statutory purpose is to promote the self-management, economic self-sufficiency, and social and cultural wellbeing of Aboriginal people living in the Northern Territory through innovative approaches to capital deployment and investments.

JANA’s appointment will support Aboriginal Investment NT in stewarding its capital through a tailored investment strategy designed to meet the organisation’s goals today, while building collective Aboriginal wealth and economic strength for generations to come.

Nigel Browne, CEO of Aboriginal Investment NT, said: “The appointment of JANA marks a major step in Aboriginal Investment NT’s strategic objectives to grow Aboriginal money for future generations, strengthen Aboriginal economic, social and cultural systems, and elevate Aboriginal interests across the Northern Territory.

Our partnership with JANA will help us deliver a diversified, risk-controlled investment strategy that aligns with our values, supports our legislative purpose, and demonstrates the power of Aboriginal-led capital deployment.”

Aboriginal Investment NT is led by an Aboriginal-majority Board who come from all corners of the NT, with deep community ties, cultural knowledge and connection to Country. With broad-ranging powers, including to borrow, lend, and enter into joint ventures, Aboriginal Investment NT is positioned to lead a new model of wealth creation rooted in self-determination. As a Corporate Commonwealth Entity, Aboriginal Investment NT operates independently of government and is not subject to ministerial direction.

Georgina Dudley, CEO of JANA, said: “We are honoured to partner with Aboriginal Investment NT on this important initiative. The organisation’s vision of intergenerational prosperity, built on Aboriginal values and governance, is both powerful and deeply aligned with JANA’s commitment to supporting purpose-led investors. Together, we aim to shape a strategy that delivers long-term, sustainable outcomes for communities across the Northern Territory.”

The appointment reflects JANA’s deep experience advising not-for-profit and values-driven investors across Australia and New Zealand, with more than A$1.5 trillion in assets under advice.