Northern Territory Government Refuses To Answer Tough Questions

The repeated failure of Government Ministers to answer questions put to them by members of the Opposition prompted a dissent motion in Parliament today.

"Ministers have an obligation to answer questions in a frank and factual manner and that obligation isn't being fulfilled at the moment," says Terry Mills, Leader of the Opposition.

"Too much time, effort and money is being wasted on Ministerial answers that are deliberately evasive and of inordinate length.

"Ministers are paid handsomely by the public to act in the public interest which includes explaining the reasons for Government actions.

"The Henderson Government arrogantly believes it is above this duty.

"It was ironic that the day the Government committed to ... More >>

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