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Health warning after two deaths from Murray Valley encephalitis in the NT
Two people have died from Murray Valley encephalitis in Alice Springs, one this month and one last month, prompting NT Health to issue urgent warnings for NT residents and visitors about the fatal mosquito-borne disease, that has also been detected on two occasions in mosquitoes around Darwin this year.
Government delays safeguard recommendations to quickly pass new Heritage bill
The Finocchiaro CLP Government says it will implement proposed safeguards to the Heritage Act 2011 recommended by the Legislative Scrutiny Committee at a later date, including restricting a minister’s ability to delegate powers, and will instead apply the recommendations through ‘administrative policy’ after passing the bill, which comes amid criticism the committee was swamped with legislation and the public was only given one week to voice concerns.
‘Territory credibility’: Integrity and Ethics Commissioner appointment processes questioned by integrity bodies
The Labor Opposition has congratulated the Finocchiaro CLP Government for its picks to lead the new Integrity and Ethics Commissioner office, while integrity experts still hold concerns the process of appointments has eroded public confidence, particularly around the unadvertised role of chief executive that will be filled by former AFP and NT police commissioner Reece Kershaw, with one integrity expert describing the current situation as akin to a sad “satire”.
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