UPDATED: The Territory’s latest quarterly financial figures show the Gunner Government on track to blow out its budget, but it continues to refuse to offer official projections of just how much.
‘Not in the public interest’: Department refuses release of corruption report; Minister Eva Lawler stays silent
The findings of an investigation into corruption allegations in the Department of Infrastructure’s Katherine office will remain secret for now, after the NT Independent’s request to publicly release the document was knocked back.
Easing of border restrictions is coming Chief Health Officer says, but fear of outbreak remains
The Northern Territory’s Chief Health Officer says domestic border restrictions will likely be eased in the coming months, but he admitted feeling “terrified” about a possible new COVID-19 outbreak.
NT Government tenders released – May 12
In the last week the NT Government has released 11 tenders, including for the supply of live insects and frozen rodents for wildlife parks. The tenders include three building tenders, two civil, three consultancy, and two supply and delivery tenders.
‘We aren’t going to bounce back like nothing happened’: Major Business Group on NT economy
The head of the Darwin Major Business Group says he doesn’t share the Gunner Government’s optimism that the Territory’s economy will “bounce back” quickly and has called for a proper economic recovery plan to be developed with local business leaders.
Who has won the most money in government contracts since 2013?
One company was awarded $206 million from the NT Government for just two contracts, the most money awarded in NT government contracts since 2013. Find out which company it was, along with a list of the 200 biggest contracts awarded in that time.
NT budget reform measures not meeting all targets, unchecked spending continues: progress report
The Gunner Government quietly dropped a budget reform progress update Thursday night that shows major recommendations are not being met.
Local trades businesses under threat as delays hit Home Improvement Scheme
The Home Improvement Scheme grants are taking too long to process, causing work shortages say local tradies, with only 617 of 19,551 applications approved as of Thursday, since the program closed three weeks ago
NT Government tenders awarded – May 7
There have been 29 NT Government tenders awarded at a total value of $13.7 million in the past week. See the full list of companies who won contracts.
NT Government tenders released – May 6
Maintenance at Stokes Hill Wharf, insect and rodent capture and delivery, and work on Parliament House are among the 20 tenders released by the NT Government in the last seven days.
Tenders in Focus – May 1
NT government tenders in focus this week included a third time lucky tender for a town welcome sign and how there are 167 closed but un-awarded contracts in the NT.
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