Retiring independent MLA Gerry Wood has been rebuked by the Gunner Government for describing prostitution as a “sleazy business” during Question Time in Parliament.
Territory Alliance’s fracking ban informed by polling, raising accusations of ‘playing politics’ with economy
Terry Mills’ pledge to ban fracking if Territory Alliance win the August election is a “staggering backflip” critics say, and a populist political play that will drive away much-needed private investment in the Territory.
‘Deny, deny, deny’: Texts show Kezia Purick lied to public, worked with unnamed MLA in secret plot
Speaker Kezia Purick was working with at least one other unnamed Member of Parliament on her plot to thwart a third political party from entering the NT political landscape, the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption’s report into her conduct shows.
Territory Alliance to ban fracking in shock campaign pledge
Territory Alliance will ban fracking in the NT if elected, party leader Terry Mills announced in Parliament Tuesday morning in a shock campaign pledge.
Kezia Purick resigns as Speaker, indicates she may seek re-election
UPDATED: Speaker Kezia Purick has resigned as Speaker of the Northern Territory in Parliament this morning following findings from the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption that she engaged in “corrupt conduct”.
Mills calls for Chief Minister to explain why he protected Speaker, allegations of ‘secret deal’ resurface
Territory Alliance leader Terry Mills says Chief Minister Michael Gunner needs to explain why he protected the Speaker after her office admitted to interfering in the establishment of a political party in 2018.
Speaker Kezia Purick asked to resign after ICAC probe finds she misled investigators, ‘failed to uphold the law’
Speaker Kezia Purick has been asked to resign from her position in NT Parliament following an Independent Commissioner Against Corruption report that found she engaged in “corrupt conduct” by misleading investigators under oath and engaging in undemocratic behaviour.
‘Self-indulgent expenditure of taxpayer funds’: Speaker Kezia Purick slammed for massive booze bill that lacked proper scrutiny
Speaker Kezia Purick’s taxpayer-funded booze bill is a “self-indulgent” example of taking advantage of entitlements with lax oversight, say Members of Parliament.
‘Completely shonky’: Jaytex accused of breaching guidelines over controversial grandstand
The company responsible for building the Darwin Turf Club’s controversial $12 million taxpayer-funded grandstand is being investigated for breaching Environment Protection Agency guidelines during the construction of the project.
Territory’s borders to open on July 17
Chief Minister Michael Gunner has announced the Northern Territory’s borders will reopen on July 17.
Senator Sam McMahon’s electorate officer quits CLP to run for Territory Alliance, resigns from Senator’s office
UPDATED: CLP Senator Sam McMahon’s Katherine electorate officer has cut ties with the Country Liberal Party amid turmoil and has now officially resigned her job after winning preselection as the Territory Alliance candidate for Katherine.
Inside the CLP Sam McMahon investigation: Senator sharing house with chief of staff, party raised domestic violence concerns, messages show
Senior Country Liberal Party management members are investigating the alleged assault of Senator Sam McMahon as domestic violence, and are also looking into who in the party knew about it and whether it was reported to police, internal party messages reveal.