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.
Gunner remains defiant in face of pressure to reopen borders, relaxes supervised quarantine
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 unsure of costs of reconstruction commission, financial forecast still up in the air
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.
CLP would build Aboriginal art gallery at desert park if elected
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.
‘Unclear and confusing’: Gunner’s opening the borders plan remains vague
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.
NT Home Improvement Scheme fraud concerns raised as Auditor General confirms audit of COVID-19 stimulus
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.
Alice Springs traditional owners furious over NT Government ‘disrespect’ on Aboriginal Art Gallery site
“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
Economic recovery plan will come three months after election as Gunner names new commission
The Gunner Government has announced its economic reconstruction commission, who will be given a November deadline to develop a plan to rebuild the economy post-coronavirus.
CLP announces red tape razor gang again
The Country Liberal Party has announced it will recreate an anti-red tape taskforce to speed up the government approval period for businesses and industries six years after former CLP Chief Minister Adam Giles made a similar announcement while in government.
CLP promise to scrap hybrid mining tax if elected
The Country Liberal’s promise to adopt a simplified tax regime for the mining industry has received strong support from the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies, saying it could unlock the economic potential in the Territory.
Pressure grows on Gunner to open borders, with warnings that not lifting restrictions could be costly
Chief Minister Michael Gunner has shrugged off calls to lift border restrictions early, even as the National Cabinet’s key health advisory committee indicated lifting internal border closures could be safely done relatively soon.
Gunner Government hires national law firm to threaten NT Independent with legal action over brolga image, includes gag order
The Gunner Government is using taxpayer funds to hire a national law firm to threaten legal action against the NT Independent for using the common NT brolga logo and attempted to implement a gag order to restrict the online newspaper’s right to report on one of its department’s actions.