Retiring independent MLA Gerry Wood has been rebuked by the Gunner Government for describing prostitution as a “sleazy business” during Question Time in Parliament.
Territory Alliance’s fracking ban informed by polling, raising accusations of ‘playing politics’ with economy
Terry Mills’ pledge to ban fracking if Territory Alliance win the August election is a “staggering backflip” critics say, and a populist political play that will drive away much-needed private investment in the Territory.
‘Deny, deny, deny’: Texts show Kezia Purick lied to public, worked with unnamed MLA in secret plot
Speaker Kezia Purick was working with at least one other unnamed Member of Parliament on her plot to thwart a third political party from entering the NT political landscape, the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption’s report into her conduct shows.
Kezia Purick resigns as Speaker, indicates she may seek re-election
UPDATED: Speaker Kezia Purick has resigned as Speaker of the Northern Territory in Parliament this morning following findings from the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption that she engaged in “corrupt conduct”.
Mills calls for Chief Minister to explain why he protected Speaker, allegations of ‘secret deal’ resurface
Territory Alliance leader Terry Mills says Chief Minister Michael Gunner needs to explain why he protected the Speaker after her office admitted to interfering in the establishment of a political party in 2018.
Speaker Kezia Purick asked to resign after ICAC probe finds she misled investigators, ‘failed to uphold the law’
Speaker Kezia Purick has been asked to resign from her position in NT Parliament following an Independent Commissioner Against Corruption report that found she engaged in “corrupt conduct” by misleading investigators under oath and engaging in undemocratic behaviour.
‘Self-indulgent expenditure of taxpayer funds’: Speaker Kezia Purick slammed for massive booze bill that lacked proper scrutiny
Speaker Kezia Purick’s taxpayer-funded booze bill is a “self-indulgent” example of taking advantage of entitlements with lax oversight, say Members of Parliament.
‘Restock Madam Speaker’s suite’: Speaker Kezia Purick’s exclusive private dinner parties and $1200 booze runs at taxpayer expense revealed
EXCLUSIVE: Speaker Kezia Purick’s office spent tens of thousands of taxpayers’ money on booze over the last three years, including on one $1200 bottle shop run, as well as a further $100,000 on hosting exclusive events and dinner parties for herself and preferred social groups, internal documents obtained by the NT Independent reveal.
Inside the CLP Sam McMahon investigation: Senator sharing house with chief of staff, party raised domestic violence concerns, messages show
Senior Country Liberal Party management members are investigating the alleged assault of Senator Sam McMahon as domestic violence, and are also looking into who in the party knew about it and whether it was reported to police, internal party messages reveal.
Foreign deals require ‘full disclosure to the people’: Gunner called on to publicly explain China agreements
Opposition and crossbench MLAs have called on Chief Minister Michael Gunner to fully and publicly disclose the nature of his dealings with China in Parliament, following revelations of an NT Independent investigation.
‘A very positive investment for the future of our country’: Gunner on Darwin Port deal to Chinese company
Chief Minister Michael Gunner has come under scrutiny over his connections to China, as old comments resurface about the 99-year lease of the Darwin Port and his involvement with the sale.
‘Territorians should be concerned’: Michael Gunner’s secret China deal called into question
EXCLUSIVE: Chief Minister Michael Gunner secretly signed an agreement with Chinese officials while on a trade mission to China late last year that his office has refused to explain, an NT Independent investigation has revealed.