The NT Government has pledged to launch an investigation after elevated levels of PFAS contaminants were discovered at the Alice Springs Fire Station, while assuring the public the town’s water is safe to drink.
ICAC ‘reviewing’ Batchelor Institute, whistleblower says watchdog already investigated
EXCLUSIVE: The Office of the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption has confirmed it is ‘reviewing’ Batchelor Institute to determine whether improper conduct has occurred or is occurring, however a whistleblower, and another well-placed source, have told the NT Independent the watchdog has already investigated and a report prepared but never released.
Police Commissioner intends to bring in mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all police members
Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker has told staff that he is “now of a view” that all members of police should be subject to mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations, according to an internal email sent by the Acting Assistant Commissioner People and Cultural Reform obtained by the NT Independent.
‘Anyone who opposes mandatory vaccines is an anti-vaxxer’: Gunner’s witch hunt continues as Labor Senator questions policy
Chief Minister Michael Gunner continued his “anti-vaxxer” crusade in Parliament on Thursday, declaring anyone who opposes mandatory vaccinations an “anti-vaxxer”, after Labor Senator Malarndirri McCarthy criticised the government’s communications around its vaccine policy.
NT Govt’s Anzac Oval acquisition plan lacked proper consultation with TOs: NTCAT
The Gunner Government inadequately conducted due diligence in consulting with Traditional Owners over its forced acquisition of Anzac Oval for the proposed National Aboriginal Art Gallery, the NT Civil and Administrative Tribunal has found.
‘You’re an anti-vaxxer!’: Gunner’s claims against CLP dismissed by Speaker as ‘highly disorderly’
Chief Minister Michael Gunner has accused the Opposition Leader and all CLP Members of Parliament of being “anti-vaxxers” in a heated Question Time that saw the Speaker deem the claims “offensive” and stricken from the parliamentary record.
Batchelor Institute loses money for seventh consecutive year, CEO paid more than $415,000
Batchelor Institute recorded its seventh consecutive loss in 2020, its newly released annual report shows, which follows in the wake of the departure of yet another chief executive officer and an internal investigation into serious allegations made by staff against senior management in February.
Gunner says taxpayer-funded home security upgrades due to ‘stalking scenario’, not ‘normal crime’ fears
Chief Minister Michael Gunner has told Parliament he was forced to charge taxpayers for security upgrades at his home because he is the victim of a “stalking-type scenario”, not because of “a normal crime situation”.
Complaint lodged against Willing Distillery and Bar run by senior public servants
Two senior public servants involved in a new gin distillery and bar – including the deputy boss of the Department of Infrastructure – appear to have breached their liquor licence by failing to obtain the necessary building permits and safety approvals, according to public records and a formal complaint filed with the NT Government.
No investigation into Smalpage’s social media gaffe, no disciplinary action: Chalker
Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker has ruled out any disciplinary action against Deputy Commissioner Murray Smalpage after Mr Smalpage accidentally live-streamed himself making controversial comments to social media, stating that if the “people in the world were much kinder to one another, we would be in a far better place”.
Man tests positive to COVID-19 but no lockdown: NT Government
A man who flew into Darwin on Saturday morning and went straight into quarantine has tested positive to COVID-19, NT Health Minister Natasha Fyles has said, but she said Darwin would not be going into lockdown despite his contact with other passengers.
Deputy Police Commissioner must stand aside NTPA says, while Commissioner stays silent
Deputy Police Commissioner Murray Smalpage needs to stand aside while an independent investigation into comments he made that were accidentally live-streamed across social media is completed, the union representing the NT’s police officers says.