NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker has ramped up his political attack on the federal Coalition Government, suggesting Prime Minister Scott Morrison is ignorant of the challenges facing Indigenous people across the Northern Territory.
Remote policing: NTPA says long-term changes needed to get cops out bush
Long-neglected remote police stations, decrepit housing and the lack of development opportunities are the real reasons the NT Police executive can’t fill crucial remote policing positions, the NT Police Association says.
Senator brands top cop Chalker ‘devious’ over remote policing shortfall claims
Senator Sam McMahon has accused the NT Police Commissioner and the Police Minister of being “devious” following their claims about federal funding for remote policing.
Ludmilla dumping ground: Who is responsible for tonnes of toxic rubble on protected land?
More than 15 years after hundreds of tonnes of toxic rubble first began to amass on conservation protected land in Ludmilla, next to an Indigenous community, questions remain over why it is still there and who is responsible.
Gunner lets slip the real reason for relocation of Parrtjima events
Chief Minister Michael Gunner has finally revealed that the real reason Alice Springs’ Parrtjima Festival events were cancelled and relocated from the centre of town was due to concerns around crime and public safety.
‘Probably no reason’: Gunner rules out drug testing NT public servants
Chief Minister Michael Gunner says there is “probably no reason” to drug test NT public servants amid calls for police to be tested, following the arrest of two officers over the weekend for alleged cocaine use.
CLP Opposition unveils shadow ministry
Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro has revealed her shadow ministry that will attempt to hold the Gunner Labor Government accountable over the next four years, giving herself the key roles of shadow Treasurer and shadow Police Minister.
‘No vision for the future’: Opposition slams Gunner over increased consultancy contracts
The Gunner Government has shown it has no vision for the future of the Northern Territory by relying on external consultancy contracts to help run the public service and develop programs, the Opposition says.
‘Wonder why we have a huge debt’: Private consultancy contracts balloon as NT public service grows
The Gunner Government has billed Territory taxpayers $121 million over the last three years to outsource general government responsibilities and internal decision-making to private consultancy firms, an NT Independent analysis has revealed.
Maley elected CLP Deputy Opposition Leader
Gerard Maley has been elected Deputy Opposition Leader by the CLP following its first wing meeting after the election.
NT Government seeks to retroactively certify TIO Stadium … again
The NT Government has quietly awarded a contract to retroactively certify TIO Stadium – just weeks after allowing thousands of footy fans into the uncertified facility – and more than a decade after first becoming aware the building had non-compliance issues.
ICAC flags major report into ‘systemic’ issues in the public service could come soon
The NT Independent Commissioner Against Corruption says a major report into improper conduct in the public service could be released in November that would “fill all expectations” the public has placed in the corruption watchdog to investigate Territory bureaucrats.