Territorians have spent over $11 million at local retail and hospitality venues, with the help of the Territory Labor Government’s highly-popular myTerritory voucher scheme.
The Territory Government partnered with City of Darwin, City of Palmerston, Alice Springs Town Council, Katherine Town Council, Litchfield Council and Barkly Regional Council to encourage local spending and help drive the Territory’s economy.
The popular scheme first launched in 2020 and allows Territorians to register, receive and redeem vouchers via mobile devices to spend at participating locally owned businesses.
The myTerritory voucher scheme has now ended for three of the six participating councils; Darwin, Litchfield and Alice Springs.
myPalmerston, myKatherine and myBarkly are all still operating, with locals and visitors eligible to sign up and save up to $40 per day by shopping at participating local businesses.
The Northern Territory Government contributed $1.5 million as part of a partnership with six participating local governments, who contributed $680,000 towards the scheme.
This investment supported the local retail and hospitality industries in managing the ongoing effects of Covid-19 shutdowns and travel restrictions.
Quotes from Deputy Chief Minister, Nicole Manison
“We are backing local businesses in every way we can. The myTerritory vouchers have been a success for retailers and for shoppers alike who have made the most of the opportunity.”
“The vouchers have been used by more than 75,000 shoppers, created over $11.6 million of economic stimulus and supported over 730 businesses across our cities and regions.
“We’re still calling on Territorians from Palmy, Katherine and the Barkly to register and buy local.”
Quotes from Minister for Small Business, Paul Kirby
“The myTerritory voucher scheme has been a huge hit with Territory shoppers, but it has also proved to be a driving force in sales for local businesses.
“It has been great to see Small businesses thrive thanks to these vouchers, with benefits passed onto their customers.
“The Territory has led the way in supporting small business throughout, and now recovering from the pandemic, with the myTerritory vouchers just one of the measures assisting the economy.”
Northern Territory Government
