The Northern Territory’s next Chief Minister is expected to be chosen today, with the two most likely contenders Nicole Manison and Natasha Fyles squaring off in the Labor caucus room, following the shock resignation of Michael Gunner on Tuesday.
‘We’re all becoming normalised to it’: Prominent Darwin lawyer blasts ‘dysfunctional’ NT legal system in court
A prominent Darwin barrister has called the Territory’s “dysfunctional” justice system out in court, saying “this legal system isn’t working” and that under-resourcing has led to a system that no longer “adheres to due process”.
Manison promises new chief minister by Friday, refuses to say if it’s her
Nicole Manison has refused to publicly say whether she is putting her hand up to be the next Chief Minister, but guaranteed Territorians a new chief would be chosen on Friday morning to provide “stability”.
Behind the scenes in the days leading up to Gunner’s sudden resignation
ANALYSIS: The scandal engulfing Michael Gunner in the days leading up to his resignation goes to the heart of the NT’s democracy, reaching not only into the highest political office in the Territory, but also directly into the highest office in the public service.
Gunner resigned amid corruption investigation: ICAC, MLA confirm
Chief Minister Michael Gunner resigned while he and his office are currently under investigation by the NT’s anti-corruption body, the ICAC and an independent MLA have confirmed.
Gunner announces shock resignation effective immediately
UPDATED: Chief Minister Michael Gunner has announced his shock resignation while delivering this morning’s budget in Parliament.
NT Budget 2022: Federal funding a lifeline for NT’s finances, budget papers reveal
UPDATED: Treasurer and Chief Minister Michael Gunner says the Territory’s finances are in a better position than previously forecast, thanks to an unanticipated increase in federal GST payments figures show, with minor cost-savings made by the government, which he claimed will result in a surplus budget by 2026 – the same year net debt is scheduled to reach more than $9.4 billion.
Key budget repair measures not being implemented ahead of 2022 Budget: Auditor General
The Gunner Government has not properly implemented many key budget repair measures it claimed it has and has no effective way of measuring government savings or whether it can ever get back to a sustainable financial position, a scathing Auditor General’s report has found.
Senior officer suspended for criticising top brass has pay reinstated, suspension remains
NT Police Sergeant Mark Casey has had his pay reinstated but remains suspended from duty for publicly criticising Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker and the executive management team, the NT Independent understands.
Darwin businesswoman Anya Lorimer misled Turf Club board over ICAC dealings, documents reveal
Former Darwin Turf Club board member Anya Lorimer told the current board she had not held discussions with the ICAC just three weeks before it was revealed earlier this year that her 2020 meeting with investigators had been secretly recorded, an internal email obtained by the NT Independent shows.
Fire alarm system discrepancies at TIO Stadium revealed
The NT Government, NT Major Events Company and the AFLNT have all refused to explain why the fire alarm system at TIO Stadium was disabled for events at the uncertified building in the past, but not for the Parramatta Eels NRL game last Saturday.
Alderman resigns amid internal upheaval at Darwin City Council
Darwin alderman Justine Glover has resigned from council, just eight months after being re-elected to the role, which will trigger a municipal by-election, and comes in the aftermath of senior staff leaving council.