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Alice Springs residents woke again this morning to a police Facebook post telling them to leave and avoid the CBD. Mr Burgoyne said it was the second time in as many weeks that police have issued the warning to avoid the CBD. “Labor has completely lost control of the streets in Alice Springs and have done nothing to regain control …

The Opposition tried to censure the Chief Minister today for her deafening silence over the conviction of child sex offender Kent Rowe, who took Labor to victory in 2016. Rowe held senior roles in Government, including Head of Caucus Liaison and Senior Adviser to then Chief Minister Michael Gunner. Shadow Minister for Women Marie-Clare Boothby said Labor’s silence over one …

The Fyles Labor government took great delight in telling parliament last night that their economic mismanagement had pushed the Territory’s credit card bill up to a record $7.638 billion. Leader of the Opposition Lia Finocchiaro said the bad result was an improvement from the disastrous track Labor was on, but it was still a terrible statement about their economic credentials. …

The Fyles Labor government snubbed its nose at police again this morning, rejecting an Inquiry into the police crisis. Leader of the Opposition Lia Finocchiaro moved, for the fifth time, to have an inquiry but Labor cut her off and shut down debate after just 32 seconds. Mrs Finocchiaro said the Territory was in the middle of a crime and …

Will the Territory’s larrikin culture survive the Fyles Labor government? That’s what Shadow Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage wanted to know when she asked a curly-tailed question in parliament today. Mrs Hersey pointed to the Territory’s Pig and Pussy Hunt, the Great Jerk-Off and the Muff Festival as events that might be considered “offensive” and in line for tossing …

The Fyles Labor government is ushering in a new era of totalitarianism for the Territory, according to Leader of the Opposition Lia Finocchiaro. The Labor government once again silenced criticism of their many failures by shutting down a censure motion in Parliament today. Mrs Finocchiaro said silencing critics and controlling speech were indications of a desperate government embracing the iron …

Recent attacks on police using vehicles as a weapon in both Alice Springs and Katherine open a scary new chapter in the lawlessness dominating the Territory. Leader of the Opposition Lia Finocchiaro said similar reckless behaviour had already claimed a life in Alice Springs and now the Territory’s front line against crime was under attack. “We don’t want to see …

Territorians have roundly rejected Labor’s Anti-Discrimination Bill and the CLP will do the same if the Fyles government pushes ahead with its plan. Leader of the Opposition Lia Finocchiaro said if elected in 2024, the CLP would restore the freedom of speech and freedom of religion that this Bill sought to destroy. “The CLP is about protecting all Territorians and …

Attacks on freedom of speech and freedom of religion contained in Labor’s anti-discrimination Bill have undermined the common sense protections the Bill set out to achieve, according to Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Gerard Maley. Mr Maley said the Bill, to be debated in parliamentary sittings starting this week, has received an avalanche of opposition from key stakeholders and the …

Hardworking frontline public servants are still out in the cold on pay negotiations to bring them in line with other Australian states and territories. Shadow Minister for Public Employment said the turnout at today’s strikes in Alice Springs and Darwin were a sign that the public service had been let down by the Fyles Labor government. “The pay freeze may …