Chief Minister Michael Gunner’s secret deal with Chinese officials in Shenzhen that was later revealed as a “Framework for Cooperation” agreement will be reviewed by Foreign Minister Marise Payne, following the termination of Victoria’s Belt and Road deal with the Chinese government.
The Opposition is calling on the Gunner Government to explain what extra safety precautions it is taking ahead of tonight’s NRL match at TIO Stadium, following revelations the facility has outstanding fire safety issues that could put Territorians’ lives at risk.
Tonight’s scheduled NRL match at TIO Stadium has been thrown into question after internal documents show the NT Government has failed to properly rectify outstanding safety issues with the venue – which remains uncertified and without an overall occupancy permit, the NT Independent can reveal.
Internal government documents show the Darwin Turf Club ordered emergency rectification works on its Silks lounge ahead of last year’s Cup Carnival after a formal complaint alleged the building was “unsafe and unsuitable to occupy” – which contradicts official statements by the NT Government.
The NT Government knew about unsafe homes in Bellamack since at least 2014 but did not take any measures to protect homeowners who were forced to stay in them during Cyclone Marcus, despite multiple engineering reports that found they were a cyclone safety risk, the NT Independent can reveal.
A senior public servant who charged taxpayers for a questionable trip to Disney World has been appointed by the Chief Minister as the interim Territory Investment Commissioner, the NT Independent can reveal.
UPDATED: Former NT Cattlemen’s Association chief executive Ashley Manicaros has been hired by CLP Senator Sam McMahon while he is in the middle of pursuing legal action against the powerful industry group.
EXCLUSIVE: Chief Minister Michael Gunner acted as referee for a long-serving senior adviser and close friend who applied to be the head of the peak oil and gas industry body in the Northern Territory, a position that would see the adviser “influence” and lobby his former colleagues and boss, the NT Independent can reveal.
Chief Minister Michael Gunner’s communications director Maria Billias’s handling of an email from the NT Independent outlining allegations and describing explicit messages between Mark Turner, senior fifth floor adviser Kent Rowe and their mistress is being investigated by the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption, the NT Independent can reveal.
The Gunner Government’s estimates of jobs created and supported through different infrastructure projects are wildly inflated and there is no consistent process for calculating or monitoring actual figures, the Auditor General has found, in the latest instance of the government lying to the public with no consequences.
The Independent Commissioner Against Corruption has been granted permission by the Legislative Assembly to search Labor MLA Mark Turner’s phones and computer as part of an ongoing investigation, despite claims the contents fall under parliamentary privilege.
Member for Blain Mark Turner is under investigation by the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption, Chief Minister Michael Gunner disclosed to Parliament this afternoon.
