Labor wins Solomon, Lingiari still close as Albanese elected Prime Minister
Labor incumbent Luke Gosling is poised to win Solomon for a third term, securing an estimated 59 per cent of the two-party preferred vote, in an easier-than-expected victory that will cause uncomfortable questions within the Country Liberal Party; while Lingiari was still too close to call.
What you need to know about your Territory federal candidates’ positions on the issues before the election
The Federal Election is this Saturday and before you head to the polls, the NT Independent is providing a breakdown of where the candidates stand on the issues our readers identified as among their top concerns this election. Here’s where all the candidates vying for your vote stand on some of the major issues facing the NT in one convenient place.
A letter from Steve Arrigo – The Great Australian Party has a plan for a better Australia
Its almost election election day. If your still undecided who to vote for on Saturday, just remember VOTE THE MAJORS OUT! A vote for Steve Arrigo and The Great Australia Party is a vote for a plan for a better Australia. The Great Australia Party has a plan to STOP...
Territorians can’t afford a second decade of neglect by the Liberals: Malarndirri McCarthy
After a decade of neglect and poor decision making by the Liberals, Territorians simply can’t afford another three years of an incompetent federal government, says ALP Senate candidate Malarndirri McCarthy.
Gosling failed to disclose gifts from Darwin Turf Club, VIP tickets following $12m grandstand grant
Current Labor Member for Solomon Luke Gosling did not disclose thousands of dollars worth of hospitality he received from the Darwin Turf Club following the Gunner government’s controversial $12 million grandstand grant in 2019, including VIP tickets to the Darwin Cup Carnival for him and his brother, the NT Independent can reveal.
Liberal Democrats candidate for Solomon says her ‘values are the opposite’ of Senator Sam McMahon’s
EXCLUSIVE: Liberal Democrats candidate for Solomon Kylie Bonanni told senior Country Liberal Party figures in a letter last month that her “values are the complete opposite” of Senator Sam McMahon’s and that she is only running with her in the federal election to “pay the bills”.
Securing our water future will involve a new dam and other storage projects: Senator Sam McMahon, Liberal Democrats’ senate candidate
There has not been any new water storage infrastructure built in the NT in over 40 years. We have one of the highest rainfalls yet at the same time, the least capacity to catch and store water, Sam McMahon says, and there are federal funds to help.
A letter from Tina MacFarlane – Candidate for Solomon 2022
As your Country Liberal Party candidate for the seat of Solomon, I am seeking your support at the Federal Election on Saturday, 21 May 2022 Solomon residents deserve a strong and vocal Member of Parliament. If I am elected, I intend to be a representative who fights...
Note to our readers on political advertising in the NT Independent
As the federal election has now been called, the NT Independent has offered the same advertising packages to all the candidates and political parties without favour. We have offered the same advertising opportunities to all candidates equally, along with the same...
Standing up and fighting for you! A letter from Steve Ariggo Senate Candidate for the Great Australia Party.
Greetings Friends, I trust my message finds you and your families refreshed and energised after the three consecutive long weekends. I, for one, used the Easter long weekend to recharge my batteries. I'm now invigorated and ready to continue on the campaign trail!...
