Bridget McKenzie (Victoria, National Party, Minister for Agriculture) | Hansard source

Combined, the three investment decisions are forecast to generate around $2.55 billion in public benefit across northern Australia, which includes a forecast of over 3,700 jobs, both in construction and during operations. Drawdowns have commenced for three projects. As at 27 August 2019, the department has made total payments of $41.8 million, comprised of $15.7 million for the Onslow Marine Support Base project, $23.5 million to the Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia project, and $2.598 million to the Humpty Doo Barramundi project. As you can see, not only is the NAIF, under its renewed mandate, approving projects thoroughly—13, as I said—but it's also ensuring that the money gets out the door and that these vital projects get started, providing much-needed construction jobs and jobs in ongoing operations.