Chief Minister Michael Gunner says he threw out an internal review he had commissioned into how his office was functioning prior to the dismissal of his high-profile chief of staff last year because “it wasn’t that important”.
‘We won’t be going anywhere’: NT Independent on Territory Story podcast
The NT Independent may not be what you think. Editor Christopher Walsh and publisher Owen Pike talk on the Territory Story podcast about their mission for government accountability, and of course, how it’s certainly not just Gumment dressed up in a suit.
NT budget reform measures not meeting all targets, unchecked spending continues: progress report
The Gunner Government quietly dropped a budget reform progress update Thursday night that shows major recommendations are not being met.
‘Not the party I joined’: Ken Vowles letterbox dropping for CLP’s Tracey Hayes
Former Labor Minister Ken Vowles has been volunteering for CLP candidate Tracey Hayes, who is running in the NT election against Chief Minister Michael Gunner.
Alice Council to fight Gunner Government over Anzac Oval acquisition for controversial art gallery
Alice Springs Town Council has voted to fight the Gunner Government over its decision to compulsory acquire Anzac Oval to build the National Aboriginal Art Gallery.
Nicotine vaping can lower NT’s smoking rates: Mills
Nicotine vaping is the answer to reducing the Territory’s high smoking rates, according to Territory Alliance leader Terry Mills, who wants to introduce legislation to allow it.
COVID-19 restriction easing in Tennant blocked by Biosecurity Act
Tennant Creek residents have been denied the opportunity to enjoy a range of outdoor activities over the long weekend due to a delay in amending biosecurity zones, according to NT Senator Dr Sam McMahon.
NT economy to bounce back quicker than the rest of the country, despite massive job losses: Gunner
Chief Minister Michael Gunner says the NT’s economy will “rebound” post-coronavirus quicker than everywhere else, even as new federal figures estimate more than 21,000 jobs are expected to be lost, while wages plummet.
Gunner using COVID-19 pandemic to ‘shift blame’ for financial figures: Senator
Chief Minister Michael Gunner is “misleading” Territorians about his inability to present a clear picture of the Territory’s finances before the August election, says Senator Sam McMahon.
Indigenous advocates call for Northern Territory election to be delayed over coronavirus fears
Indigenous community advocates are calling for the NT general election to be postponed over fears coronavirus restrictions will essentially “deny the indigenous people a real voice.”
CLP boss Ron Kelly supports defeating Labor at election, but not by preferences
CLP president Ron Kelly insists the Country Liberals’ main priority is defeating the Gunner Government, despite the party preferencing Labor second in the Johnston by-election.
Alcohol minimum floor price review shows reduction of cask wine sales, more time needed
The Gunner Government is heralding its minimum alcohol floor price policy as a success following an independent report into its effectiveness was inconclusive.