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Archive for August, 2020
NT ready for a new form of politics: Mills
The Northern Territory’s newest political party says voters are courageous enough to support a new form of governance. August 21, 2020 Political change could be coming to the Northern Territory with the leader of the Top End’s newest political party saying his team can win the election. The NT goes to the polls on Saturday, […]
Concern over voter turnout in remote NT
Almost half of voters have already cast their ballot in the Northern Territory election but low voter turnout in remote areas is causing concern. August 21, 2020 With one day to go until the Northern Territory’s official polling day, almost half of eligible voters have already cast their ballot. But low voter turnout in remote […]
CLP poll pledges ‘reasonable’: NT Treasury
The Northern Territory’s Treasury Department says the Country Liberal Party’s election commitment costings “look reasonable”. August 21, 2020 With just one day until the Northern Territory goes to the polls, the Country Liberal Party has been given the tick of approval for its election costings. NT Treasury says based on the information the opposition provided, the […]
NT onshore gas won’t deliver: Mills
With two days until the Northern Territory goes to the polls, the Top End’s newest political party says onshore gas won’t deliver the benefits many hope for. August 20, 2020 The Northern Territory’s onshore gas projects won’t be the economic saviour they’re touted to be, the leader of the Top End’s newest political party says. […]
NT pollies slug it out over poll pledges
With two days until the Northern Territory goes to the polls, voters have been warned there will be cuts, sales and sackings if the Gunner government loses. August 20, 2020 Labor has warned Northern Territory voters of cuts, sales and sackings if the Country Liberal Party or Territory Alliance win the election. Territory Labor says […]
Labor says rivals’ poll pledges ‘uncosted’
With two days until the Northern Territory goes to the polls, voters have been warned there will be cuts, sales and sackings if the Gunner government loses. August 20, 2020 Labor has warned Northern Territory voters of cuts, sales and sackings if the Country Liberal Party or Territory Alliance win the election. Territory Labor says […]
Victims of crime forgotten: NT Opposition
The Northern Territory opposition has accused the Gunner government of being soft on youth offenders ahead of Saturday’s election. August 20, 2020 The Northern Territory government has gone soft on youth offenders and forgotten about victims, the Country Liberal Party says. The tough-on-crime pitch comes amid a tight three-way race for office as the Top End […]
NT leaders lock horns days out from poll
Leaders of the Northern Territory’s main political parties have held a heated debate over the Top End’s coronavirus response and its ailing economy. August 19, 2020 The Northern Territory’s coronavirus response and an ailing economy have dominated a fiery leaders’ debate in Darwin. The NT goes to the polls on Saturday, with Labor tipped to reclaim power […]
NT leaders meet for final election debate
Leaders of the Northern Territory’s main political parties have met to debate the Top End’s coronavirus response and its ailing economy. August 19, 2020 The Northern Territory’s main political parties have made their final pitches to voters at the last leaders’ debate before polling day. The NT goes to the polls on Saturday, with Labor tipped to […]
CLP to put young NT offenders to work
The Northern Territory’s Country Liberal Party will force youth offenders to do community service if it wins Saturday’s election. August 19, 2020 Youth who commit crime in the Northern Territory will be forced to do community service if the Country Liberal Party wins government. Cleaning graffiti and helping elderly Territorians in their gardens will help […]
NT leaders set to debate COVID-19 economy
Leaders of the Northern Territory’s main political parties are set to debate the Top End’s coronavirus response, fracking and an ailing economy. August 19, 2020 The Northern Territory’s main political parties are set to go head-to-head in the Top End’s last leaders’ debate before polling day. Territory Labor’s Michael Gunner, County Liberal Party’s Lia Finocchiaro […]
NT can flourish without fracking: Mills
The Northern Territory’s newest political party, the Territory Alliance, says the Top End has plenty of offshore gas and doesn’t need fracking. August 18, 2020 The Northern Territory has plenty of offshore gas and doesn’t need fracking, Territory Alliance leader Terry Mills says. The Top End’s newest political party believes it can win Saturday’s election without hydraulic […]
NT coalition could be policy chaos: Gunner
The Northern Territory’s chief minister says a coalition government made up of the Country Liberal Party and Territory Alliance could lead to compromises. August 18, 2020 The Northern Territory’s chief minister has warned voters that a Country Liberal Party-Territory Alliance coalition could lead to policy chaos for the Top End. Territorians will cast their votes […]
NT coalition could be policy chaos: Gunner
The Northern Territory’s chief minister says a coalition government made up of the Country Liberal Party and Territory Alliance could lead to policy comprises. August 18, 2020 Northern Territory’s chief minister has warned voters that a Country Liberal Party-Territory Alliance coalition could lead to policy chaos for the Top End. Territorians will cast their votes […]
NT election campaign to focus on economy
The Northern Territory’s Chief Minister Michael Gunner will hit the hustings on Tuesday to spruik his plan to save jobs amid the coronavirus crisis. August 18, 2020 The Northern Territory’s ailing economy looks set to become the focus of the final week of campaigning in the Top End. Chief Minister Michael Gunner will hit the […]
NT election incident referred to police
Two men allegedly wearing union shirts and holding an Australian Labor Party placard have allegedly abused a Country Liberal Party campaign volunteer in Darwin. August 17, 2020 The Northern Territory Country Liberal Party has referred an ugly campaign incident to police and the electoral commission. They claim a campaign volunteer was brought to tears after two […]
Close contest tipped in NT election
More than one in five votes have already been cast ahead of the Northern Territory election, which pundits are reluctant to call with one week to go. August 15, 2020 NORTHERN TERRITORY ELECTION, AUGUST 22 MAJOR PLAYERS * Labor Chief Minister Michael Gunner * Country Liberal Party leader Lia Finocchiaro * Territory Alliance leader Terry Mills […]
NT election has pundits scratching heads
Political analysts are reluctant to forecast a likely outcome of the Northern Territory election as financial and COVID-19 pressures play a part in the poll. August 15, 2020 The Northern Territory could be facing minority government, with pollsters reluctant to call the outcome of next week’s election. A swing of about three per cent in […]
Concern over voter turnout in remote NT
About 18 per cent of voters have already cast their ballot in the Northern Territory election but low voter turnout in remote areas is causing concern. August 14, 2020 With eight days to go until the Northern Territory election, almost a fifth of eligible voters have already cast their ballot. But low voter turnout in […]
Qld border busy despite ban on NSW and Vic
Queensland Police say travellers continue to arrive at the state’s borders in “extraordinary” numbers, with 4575 vehicles stopped by officers in one day. August 14, 2020 Travellers continue to arrive in Queensland in “extraordinary” numbers despite the state’s tough coronavirus border controls, police say. Officers checked 65 flights with more than 2600 passengers at Queensland […]
Call for Top End climate change action
More than 50 business, indigenous, health and community groups have called on the Northern Territory’s political parties to commit to climate change action. August 13, 2020 Northern Territory business, indigenous, health and community groups have called on the Top End’s political parties to commit to climate change action ahead of the NT election. The plea comes […]
NT chief minister defends border comments
Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner has rejected claims he has talked tough on coronavirus border controls in a bid to win votes. August 13, 2020 The Northern Territory chief minister has batted away claims he’s scared off tourists and politicised the coronavirus in a bid to win votes. Michael Gunner made national news on […]
Qld borders to stay closed to NSW and Vic
Queensland’s borders will remain closed to states with COVID-19 hotspots, with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk warning “the danger is still on our doorstep”. August 13, 2020 Queensland’s premier says the coronavirus “danger is still on our doorstep” and the state’s borders will remain closed to NSW and Victoria. No new COVID-19 cases were reported in the […]
Qld quarantine investigation after breach
Police will investigate how a 25-year-old Queensland man was able to get past officers and flee mandatory coronavirus quarantine at a Toowoomba hotel. August 13, 2020 Police will investigate how a Queensland man was able to get past officers and flee mandatory hotel coronavirus quarantine in a rural town. The 25-year-old surrendered himself on Wednesday after leaving […]