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Two weeks ago the good people of Daly were regrettably informed by their local member, IanSloan, that he would be resigning today due to health reasons. It took great courage for Ianto be so open about his challenges, and that he has made the difficult decision to put thepeople of Daly and his health first. Ian had intended this evening …

Today we mourn the loss of a true champion for the Northern Territory, with the passing ofEric Houguet Poole. Mr Poole, a long-term Member for Araluen, passed away in Nusa Dua, Bali on Wednesday 18August 2021, following a short but brave battle with illness. He was 79. We extend our sincerest condolences to Eric’s wife Elizabeth, children Justin, Cameron andTory, …

Leader of the Opposition, Lia Finocchiaro, says the Gunner Government’s completeabandonment of victims of crime – particularly in Central Australia – is absolutely disgustingand Michael Gunner must be held responsible for every single Territorian who is abused,attacked and victimised because of Labor’s failed law and order policies. “Yesterday, in Alice Springs we witnessed a terrifying hit-and-run incident where a womanwas …

Leader of the Opposition, Lia Finocchiaro, says the Gunner Labor Government’s reluctantacceptance of the CLP’s censure motion on crime has forced Labor’s under-pressure Ministersto face up to their spectacular failures on law and order. “This highlights just how far the Gunner Government is willing to go to shut down debate onits gifting of $12 million for the dodgy grandstand deal. …

Leader of the Opposition, Lia Finocchiaro, says what Territorians witnessed today in theLegislative Assembly is one of the most anti-democratic, tyrannical abuse of power andparliamentary process since self-government. “In an extraordinary move, the Leader of Government Business shut down – without anydebate – a motion put forward during non-government business to hold Labor to accountover its approval of $12 million …

Shadow Minister for Mining and Industry, Steve Edgington, says the Gunner Government’sStatute Law Amendment (Territory Economic Reconstruction) Bill 2021 has absolutely novision to salvage our economy and kick start private investment. “Instead, this omnibus bill is simply a box-ticking exercise to give the impression that Labor isaddressing key recommendations of the Territory Economic Reconstruction Committee(TERC), when the reality is these …

Shadow Minister for Education, Jo Hersey, says the Education Minister, Lauren Moss, needsto take immediate action to address serious concerns about the safety of teachers andstudents in the remote community of Umbakumba. “The safety and wellbeing of teachers, students and staff right across the Territory – andparticularly at Umbakumba, given reports of escalating violence and criminal damage in thecommunity – …

Leader of the Opposition, Lia Finocchiaro, says the CLP will use the upcoming parliamentarysittings to hammer the Gunner Government over its deplorable handling of issues stemmingfrom ICAC’s bombshell Darwin Turf Club report, its legacy of putting the rights of offendersabove the rights of victims as crime continues to spiral out of control, the Royal DarwinHospital bed block, and its frantic …

It is with deep sadness that I acknowledge the Member for Daly, Ian Sloan’s, intention toresign at the next parliamentary sittings due to health reasons. My CLP parliamentary colleagues and I fully support his decision and our thoughts are verymuch with Ian and his family at this challenging time. Ian has made this decision with the greatest of integrity, acknowledging …

Leader of the Opposition, Lia Finocchiaro, says the Chief Minister’s frantic attempt to distractfrom his involvement in approving the $12 million handout for the dodgy grandstand deal, bytrying to changes laws that govern sporting and social clubs, and community groups acrossthe Territory, is desperate and pathetic. “Following the ICAC report into the Gunner Government’s gifting of $12 million in taxpayerfunds …