Darwin-based construction company Kalidonis NT Pty Ltd is appealing convictions and fines imposed by the Darwin Local Court following the death of 50-year-old worker Paul Leach.
ICAC finds senior public servant engaged in ‘corrupt conduct’ after four-year probe into misuse of leave entitlements
A senior NT public servant on an executive contract dishonestly claimed sick days while he was gambling at a casino, on fishing trips and golfing, which amounted to “corrupt conduct” the ICAC has found after a four-year long investigation, but chose not to name the executive or the government department involved.
New executive role to oversee prisons construction
The Finocchiaro Government will employ an executive on close to $250,000 a year to oversee the renovation of prisons and the construction of a new prison and work camps.
‘Several risks identified’: Auditor-General warns of threats to office’s independence due to funding pressures
The independence of the Northern Territory Auditor-General’s office has been identified as “the most vulnerable to executive influence” of any jurisdiction in the country, according to an independent review of the AG’s office, with the current public sector watchdog calling for funding pressures and internal system problems to be addressed by the Finocchiaro Government to ensure its crucial independence continues.
Man hospitalised after assault in his car by masked offenders: police
A man is in Royal Darwin Hospital with a cut to his forehead from allegedly being attacked with an “edged weapon” after the windows of his parked car were smashed by three offenders who are still on the run, NT Police said.
Minister to lead trade delegation to Indonesia
An NT delegation led by Minister for Trade, Business and Asian Relations Robyn Cahill is on its way to Indonesia to strengthen the Territory’s economic partnership by engaging with the Indonesian government and local business representatives, the CLP Government said. SEE THE COST
Man arrested over Alice Springs break-in
A man has been arrested following a police pursuit after officers tried to stop him over an aggrevated burglary he allegedly committed in Alice Springs last Thursday.
Govt pitches 3 per cent public service wage rise, unions say workers will leave the NT
A proposed three per cent pay rise for all public servants by the Finocchiaro Government was described by the police union as an insult, while the Community and Public Sector Union said skilled workers were leaving the public service and the Northern Territory altogether for better pay and conditions elsewhere.
‘Special’ Corrections officers now allowed in prison system, union says they will be unqualified
“Special” corrections officers whose training requirements have not been publicly defined will be able to work in Northern Territory prisons following the Finocchiaro Government passing “urgent” legislative changes through Parliament this week, but the United Workers Union has warned the move has opened up the prison system to private labour hire, with a petition being circulated calling for a vote of no confidence in the Corrections Commissioner.
Staff cuts, budget slashing starts at CDU amid deep financial troubles
Charles Darwin University has cut departmental budgets and will see up to 20 staff positions terminated, in accordance with a pre-Christmas prophecy from vice-chancellor Scott Bowman, who told staff in late November the university’s “finances lie in ruins” and a “bloodbath” of staff cuts was on the cards before skipping town for early and extended leave.
Chief Minister denies walking back police retention bonuses but details remain murky
UPDATED: Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro appeared on Thursday to walk back from her $3 million election pledge to give long-serving NT Police officers a bonus to keep experienced cops on the beat, after being questioned about it in Parliament, but later said she was still “committed” to a bonus although it is unclear how it will work, how much it will cost and how much police officers will receive.
New laws to give NT Police powers to enter premises for DVO breaches, parole violations
The CLP Government will table a new bill to provide NT Police with “express powers” to access private property without a search warrant for offenders who breach parole or domestic violence orders.