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.
Are two Housing Ministers better than one? Paech and Worden facing ‘significant challenges’ with NT housing crisis
The two incoming housing ministers tasked with fixing the Northern Territory’s housing and homelessness crisis “have their work cut out for them”, says the Territory’s peak body for affordable housing and homelessness.
Gunner will hand down Budget on November 10, orders less time for Estimates scrutiny
The Gunner Government will release its much-anticipated 2020 Budget on November 10 – six months after it was due – and today announced it will reduce the amount of days the Opposition will get to scrutinise it.
Here’s what you’re paying the Chief Minister and his cabinet
Michael Gunner will take home $325,392 this year in base pay and his new cabinet ministers, who were sworn in yesterday by the Administrator, will pocket $268,448 a year, in addition to other perks and benefits, including a complimentary car, generous travel entitlements, chauffeured vehicle services and child care reimbursements.
Administrator sparks constitutional concerns after ejecting NT Independent from event
The Queen’s representative in the Northern Territory may have violated the Constitution by ejecting the NT Independent’s reporters from covering the ministerial swearing-in ceremony at Government House today, a leading constitutional law expert says.
‘A great deal of anxiety’: Gunner says no public service job cuts as NT Government departments merged
Head public servant Jodie Ryan has announced a shake-up of the NT Government’s departments, merging 15 departments into 11 mega departments, which the government claims will save $5 million a year without sacking anyone.