The NT Electoral Commission is investigating “offensive” social media posts directed at CLP Fannie Bay candidate Tracey Hayes that it says appear to have been “posted using an alias” that could attract hefty fines under the Electoral Act.


The NT Electoral Commission is investigating “offensive” social media posts directed at CLP Fannie Bay candidate Tracey Hayes that it says appear to have been “posted using an alias” that could attract hefty fines under the Electoral Act.

The Federal Government will not appeal the Federal Court’s live export cattle ruling, paving the way for more than 300 class action claimants to be compensated for loss income due to the 2011 decision to ban cattle to Indonesia and ending an 11-year “emotional rollercoaster”.

Chief Minister Michael Gunner has snubbed a charity fundraiser, telling organisers he won’t debate challengers for his Fannie Bay electorate in the lead up to the August 22 Territory election.

OPINION: Good governance means the community can have confidence in what the government does, so it knows that the government is acting in the best interest of the community and not its political self.

Fannie Bay CLP candidate Tracey Hayes has vowed to fix the NT’s budget after she was unveiled as shadow treasurer in the CLP’s pre-election cabinet team today.

The NT Independent is providing you with a light-hearted look at the candidates for the August 22 NT general election. Today’s profile is CLP candidate for Fannie Bay, Tracey Hayes.