Northern Territory News

NLC rips into indigenous leader Alison Anderson

With the future of the Northern Territory Parliament resting on a knife’s edge, the Labor Party’s lap dogs have started barking as they do the bidding for their Henderson Government masters.

Electricity Price Hikes Close Business

The collapse of Top End water bottling business Ridgy Didge is another example of how Labor’s policies are hurting all Territorians, says Deputy Opposition Leader Kezia Purick.

Care and Protection of Children Act debate closed down

The Territory Opposition says the Henderson Government’s cowardly decision to shut down Parliament ahead of Friday’s no confidence motion will make teenagers less likely to seek professional advice on sexual health, will increase risk of them contracting sexually transmitted diseases and may result in more teenage pregnancies.

Henderson Government Anniversary

The first anniversary of the Henderson Government marks a Government in crisis as a result of its disastrous management of housing, health, education, power and crime.

Independent Gerry Wood Holds Balance Of Power

In its desperation to cling onto power, the Henderson Government has shown it will consult with Indepenent MLA Gerry Wood on issues it has steadfastly refused to discuss with the wider Territory community.

Parliament Shut Down Ahead Of No Confidence Vote

The Territory Opposition believes Parliament should sit as scheduled this week.

Government Dodges Question Time Scrutiny

The Henderson Government is desperately trying to wriggle out of proper Parliamentary scrutiny on the eve of next week’s historic Legislative Assembly sittings.

NT Assembly Set For Historic No Confidence Motion

The Speaker, Jane Aagaard, has agreed to a request by the 11 Opposition and two Independent MLAs to recall Parliament early so notice can be given of an intention to move an historic want of confidence motion in the Assembly.

No Confidence In Northern Territory Politicians

The 11 Opposition and two Independent members of the Legislative Assembly have signed a letter calling on the Speaker to approve the early recall of the Northern Territory Parliament, as well as a second additional sitting day next week.

Northern Territory renters pay for failure

Ordinary Territorians are being made to pay for the Henderson Government’s failed land release policies.

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