The Gunner Government has had difficulty explaining why it spent tens of millions of taxpayer dollars on the State Square redevelopment project before having a proper business case in place, with Infrastructure Minister Eva Lawler suggesting the reason was “broader than just the dollars”.
The Gunner Government has only now started work on developing a business case for its flagship State Square redevelopment project – three years after first announcing it and more than a year after commencing works – the NT Independent can reveal.
Former NT Attorney General and Justice Minister John Elferink has continued his crime-fighting crusade , allegedly uncovering a massive haul of cannabis during a walk in a park.
Territory Alliance’s new policing policy – which includes strengthening recruitment and remote policing and introducing post traumatic stress disorder legislation – has been backed by the Northern Territory Police Association.
Chief Minister Michael Gunner’s claims to release a financial update in the lead up to the August election is being treated with scepticism by opposing politicians who question what exactly the government will deliver.
The Home Improvement Scheme came under intense scrutiny during the Public Accounts Committee hearing on Thursday afternoon, with questions and answers turning heated at times, as the government explained the slow rollout of the program.
Chief Minister Michael Gunner says he still cannot provide a firm date to reopen the borders, but will scrap the requirement for interstate travelers to stay in 14-day monitored quarantine at government-selected hotels at a cost of $2500, as of June 15.
Treasurer Nicole Manison has declined to release the total costs of the Territory Economic Reconstruction Commission and it appears a financial update before the election might not eventuate.
The CLP has entered into the National Aboriginal Art Gallery debate, declaring it will build the facility at Alice Springs Desert Park instead of Anzac Oval if it wins government in August.
The Gunner Government has confused Territorians with mixed messaging about when the borders will reopen and by providing conflicting figures of how many people have crossed the borders while they remain closed, critics say.
Internal government documents obtained by the NT Independent raise concerns around the implementation of proper oversight processes for the $100 million program, as the Auditor General confirms audits are coming.
“The timing of the recent developments demonstrates the utter disrespect the Northern Territory Government and Lhere Artepe have chosen to show to Mparntwe custodians”: Statement
