The Federal Labor Government has agreed to allow a conscience vote on a bill that would overturn the federal ban on voluntary assisted dying laws for the Northern Territory.
CLP call for crime debate while Labor too busy with burials and cremations bill, as Parliament set to resume
The Opposition CLP will be prosecuting the Fyles Government for their alleged failure to adequately manage the Territory’s high crime rates when Parliament sittings resume Tuesday, while the government says it is more focused on introducing the Treaty Commission’s final report and debating a bill about burials and cremations.
NT Government to introduce more restrictions for learner motorcyclists
The NT Government is proposing a new graduated licensing system for Territory motorcyclists that will see more “restrictions and conditions” imposed before a full licence is granted after riders reach certain “milestones”.
No confidence ‘survey’ in Chalker emailed to police members this week
NT Police officers will have their say this week on whether they continue to have confidence in Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker, as the union begins to send out online surveys.
Darwin man arrested in connection to alleged international drug cartel
Two men believed to be part of a Colombian-based cartel trafficking cocaine and engaging in money laundering, were arrested by the AFP in Darwin after a multi-state operation aimed at stopping the shipment and distribution of illegal drugs into Australia.
Labor moves to exempt pollies from attending Parliament in person
Territory politicians will no longer have to attend Parliament in person after the Fyles Government moved to grant exemptions to attend sittings by video link, overriding current standing orders that would see a member expelled from Parliament if they missed three sitting days.
Environment and decarbonization issues to be addressed during the 2022 NT Resources Week meet
The Environmental Management & Decarbonisation Forum brings together environmental practitioners and members of the resources industry to showcase ways for the mining and onshore gas sectors to better manage their environmental impact, while also supporting stakeholder engagement and regional development.
First case of monkeypox detected in NT
A returned overseas traveller to the NT has been diagnosed with monkeypox, NT Health said, with the person currently in isolation.
Woman charged over death of relative near Katherine
A 26-year-old woman has been charged with violent conduct causing death in connection to the death of a woman earlier this week in a community near Katherine.
New NLC building to be built on land gifted to Halikos, NTG involved in prelim work: docs
A massive new building proposed for the Northern Land Council in Berrimah will be built on land currently owned by Halikos Developments, who were gifted it for free by the government as part of the controversial Berrimah Farm land deal in 2016, according to documents obtained by the NT Independent.
Behind the scenes of the ICAC’s backroom deal to kill the Turf Club grandstand corruption report
ANALYSIS: ICAC Michael Riches needs to understand the corrupt practices that surrounded the awarding of $12 million of taxpayer money for the Turf Club’s grandstand is not a “distraction” as he claimed after killing the corruption report – it’s the sole purpose of his role to investigate those matters.
NT teacher selected for 2022 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Award
Minyerri School’s Claire Vogan is one of 10 winners of the inaugural Early Careers Teaching Awards from across Australia for their steadfast leadership and commitment to their students and communities.