Media Releases

Leader of the Opposition, Lia Finocchiaro, has slammed Labor’s arrogant and extreme attempt to stifle debate on the number one issue affecting Territorians: crime. “The Opposition moved to censure the Gunner Labor Government over its devastating and catastrophic failure to keep Territorians safe. This type of debate is reserved for the most serious and grievous failures of a government and …

Leader of the Opposition, Lia Finocchiaro, says the Chief Minister has a blatantly covered up allegations that a member of his staff, and a sitting MLA, have fundamentally breached community standards by being involved in the Labor cocaine sex scandal. “This scandal was a major test of the Chief Minister’s leadership. This Chief Minister’s legacy is now crime, cocaine and …

Leader of the Opposition, Lia Finocchiaro, says Michael Gunner can no longer hold the office of Chief Minister and must resign his position immediately. “The Chief Minister’s handling of the Labor cocaine sex scandal proves his position has become untenable. He has been given every opportunity to show real leadership and address these serious allegations. “Instead, he has deliberately covered …

Leader of the Opposition, Lia Finocchiaro, says the Gunner Labor Government’s spectacular failure in addressing community concerns over escalating crime and its devastating economic mismanagement will be under the microscope when Parliament resumes this week, for the first time in 2021. “Crime and the economy are the two major concerns for Territorians, and the two greatest failures of this Gunner …

I am aware of serious allegations involving members of Chief Minister Michael Gunner’s Territory Labor party. In the interests of protecting the integrity of the Government and Parliament of the Northern Territory, I am calling on the Chief Minister to publicly address these allegations. I will not be making any further comment, at this stage.

Shadow Minister for Alcohol Policy, Gerard Maley, says the Gunner Government’s own study shows that total alcohol consumption only dropped in regions where Police Auxiliary Liquor Inspectors (PALIs) were stationed at bottle shops, and saw no decline in areas PALIs don’t man takeaway liquor outlets. “This data does not support a minimum floor price – this data supports the use …

Shadow Minister for Territory Families, Joshua Burgoyne, says it’s deeply concerning the Police Minister, Nicole Manison, is actively ignoring the facts and figures from the Police Commissioner when it comes to tackling the escalating crime wave in Central Australia. “The Police Minister rejected the suggestion changes to bail laws had increased youth crime in the Territory, when questioned on ABC …

Shadow Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Steve Edgington, has condemned inaction from the Gunner Government, which ignored a report warning of serious security lapses, five months before the May 2020 riot which caused tens of millions of dollars’ worth of damage to the Darwin Correctional Centre. “This riot was completely avoidable. Corrections was basically handed a blue print of gaps …

Shadow Minister for Recreational Fishing, Gerard Maley, is calling on the Gunner Labor Government to take immediate action and impose an interim ban on commercial crabbing in Shoal Bay to safeguard recreational fishing. “The peak body representing recreational fishing, AFANT, is seeking urgent action to stop commercial crabbing in Shoal Bay, and we support this position. “In the lead-up to …

Shadow Minister for Major Events, Joshua Burgoyne, has slammed the government’s botched handling of escalating crime in Alice Springs, which has led to the cancellation of Parrtjima events in the mall due to safety concerns. “This is a devastating blow to the Alice Springs community. Crime and anti-social behaviour is ruining the quality of life for residents in Central Australia, …