‘Falls short of a rational response’: Darwin lawyer says Gunner’s ban of NT Independent appears to breach code of conduct

Dec 4, 2020 | News | 2 comments

Pressure continues to mount on Chief Minister Michael Gunner to lift his ban on the NT Independent, after a member of the Darwin legal community joined a growing group of journalism and legal experts across the country calling for the ban to be rescinded, while...

Chief Minister’s Alice Springs youth crime data called out as ‘meaningless spin’ by the Opposition

Dec 3, 2020 | Cops, News | 3 comments

Chief Minister Michael Gunner has been accused of releasing “meaningless” youth crime data ahead of a visit to Alice Springs this week, which is being called into question by the Opposition after it was reported without scrutiny in an online newspaper. Mr...

The NT’s ‘new’ post-COVID economic recovery plan unveiled

Dec 2, 2020 | Business, News | 1 comment

The much-hyped Territory Economic Reconstruction Commission’s plan for saving the Northern Territory’s economy post-coronavirus has come down to plans already in place: further developing natural gas reserves and expanding the mining sector, while also simultaneously...

New details of Gunner’s secret night in Sydney reveal flight change fees, limo costs billed to taxpayers

Nov 24, 2020 | NT Politics | 2 comments

Newly released internal documents show Chief Minister Michael Gunner’s taxpayer-funded trip to Hawaii in 2017 – that included an overnight stay in Sydney to meet a high-priced tailor for his wedding suit – was extended just two weeks before the official...

NT Chief Minister’s failed power play against Morrison Government revealed

Nov 20, 2020 | NT Politics | 3 comments

Chief Minister Michael Gunner attempted to exclude an elected federal politician from participating in a media conference concerning federal funding to the Northern Territory, the NT Independent can reveal. Commonwealth Government sources with knowledge of the event...