15 August 2024 | Media Releases

Declan’s Law: Bail reforms to protect Territorians

Leader of the Opposition – Lia Finocchiaro The CLP has today unveiled “Declan’s Law” a new Bail Amendment Bill it will introduce in Week 1 of Parliament if elected on 24 August. Declan’s Law is part of the CLP’s Plan to reduce crime through early intervention, addressing the root causes and real consequences for repeat and serious offenders. The legislation …

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14 August 2024 | Media Releases

CLP to increase police numbers through new Retention Bonus

Leader of the Opposition – Lia Finocchiaro MLA The CLP will deliver more police on Territory streets through a new Police Retention Bonus that will keep experienced Territory cops in the Territory for longer. As part of the $3 million program, a lump sum Retention Bonus will be given to all police officers who reach 10, 15, 20, 25 and …

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22 July 2024 | Media Releases

Free MenB vaccine for Territory babies and teens

Leader of the Opposition – Lia Finocchiaro MLA Shadow Minister for Health – Bill Yan MLA Territory families will save hundreds of dollars while protecting their children from a deadly disease under a historic new immunisation program to be delivered by the CLP. As part of its Plan to lower cost of living for Territorians, the CLP will make the …

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18 July 2024 | Media Releases

CLP to target military tourism

Leader of the Opposition – Lia Finocchiaro MLA Shadow Minister for Tourism – Marie-Clare Boothby MLA A WWII virtual reality tour of Darwin is just one of many new military themed tourism experiences that could open under a plan by the CLP to bring more tourists to the NT. Under the plan, the NT will be established as a must-do …

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9 July 2024 | Media Releases

CLP Backing Territory Hunters and Gun Owners

Leader of the Opposition – Lia Finocchiaro Deputy Leader of the Opposition – Gerard Maley MLA As part of its Plan to restore the Territory’s lifestyle, the CLP will expand hunting reserves in the Top End to help ease overcrowding. If elected, the CLP will increase the size of Harrison Dam Hunting Reserve and work closely with stakeholders to identify …

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4 July 2024 | Media Releases

Better Boat Ramps For Better Fishing

Leader of the Opposition – Lia Finocchiaro Deputy Leader of the Opposition & Shadow Minister for Recreational Fishing – Gerard Maley MLA The CLP will make boat ramps across the Territory safer for fishos and families. The CLP’s Plan for Better Boat Ramps will start with $500,000 for major upgrades to two of the Top End’s most popular boat ramps: …

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27 June 2024 | Media Releases

CLP to freeze car rego bills and offer free driver’s license

Leader of the Opposition – Lia Finocchiaro Deputy Leader of the Opposition – Gerard Maley The CLP team will ease the rising cost of living pressures for Territorians by freezing car registration for 12 months and making all driver’s licenses free for a year. The car rego fee freeze will apply to 150,000 cars and motorbikes while the free licences …

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15 May 2024 | Media Releases

CLP to make home ownership dream a reality

Leader of the Opposition – Lia Finocchiaro Shadow Treasurer – Bill Yan First home buyers in the Northern Territory will receive a grant of $50,000 to help build a new home under a CLP government. The CLP will deliver the most generous Home Builder scheme in the country with a number of incentives designed to get young Territorians, families and …

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8 May 2024 | Media Releases

Backing Small Business With Big Savings

Leader of the Opposition – Lia Finocchiaro Shadow Minister for Business, Jobs and Training – Marie-Clare Boothby MLA Small businesses in the Territory will save tens of thousands of dollars a year on tax under a CLP government. The CLP will: As part of its Plan of Action to get the economy moving forwards, the CLP will raise the payroll …

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2 May 2024 | Media Releases

Real Consequences and Pathway Out of Crime

Leader of the Opposition – Lia Finocchiaro Shadow Minister for Justice – Steve Edgington Under a CLP Government, there will be real consequences for crime, with a suite of new initiatives unveiled as part of its Plan for a Safe Territory, which will reform corrections in the Northern Territory. Key to the plan is a reduction in overcrowding in the …

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