Shadow Tourism Minister Marie-Clare Boothby said today, the Minister was delighted to express that she has had ‘many chats’ in relation to Tourism but failed to elaborate on any real outcomes, confirming again Labor’s all talk no action approach to Government. After hours of questioning today Ms Boothby said “This Minister thinks she can talk her way out of a …
Continue readingShadow Minister Steve Edgington says that today the Minister for Mining and Industry, Nicole Manison confirmed that despite being first in the world for ‘mineral potential’ the mismanagement of approvals and the destructive Hybrid Mining Tax has meant that this potential is not being realised. “The Minister was unable to name why mining royalties are forecast to decrease, instead blaming …
Continue readingDespite Territory Labor continuously promising 7000 international students to Darwin to bolster the economy, they still have no plan to house them. For six years the Fyles Government has been touting these student increases yet yesterday Charles Darwin University had to ask Territorians to open up spare rooms in their homes to try and accommodate the 700 students set to …
Continue readingYesterday afternoon in broad daylight a man lost his life, stabbed to death outside the Todd Tavern in Alice Springs. The Opposition along with Territorians fueled by fear, anger and sadness are calling for Natasha Fyles to finally front up and outline what immediate actions will be taken to stop the recurring violent offending causing loss of lives. Deputy Leader …
Continue readingIn broad daylight this afternoon a man was stabbed to death outside the Todd Tavern in the town of Alice Springs. Another victim of a violent knife crime. Another loss of life. Another community of his friends and family in mourning. Another situation that our frontline first responders will bear with them forever. More trauma for a community begging for …
Continue readingMinister for Police, Kate Worden has for the second time banned the Opposition Leader, Lia Finocchiaro from visiting a police station, this time in Borroloola. She also blocked access to Tennant Creek police station in the middle of last year. The Opposition is required to get approval from the Government for organisational purposes, not as a right of veto. Opposition …
Continue readingOpposition Leader and Shadow Minister for Police Lia Finocchiaro warmly welcomed the news that Senior Sergeant Nathan Finn had been elected as the new NT Police Association President. “I have worked with Nathan Finn over a number of years in his various roles and look forward to continuing a strong working relationship to deliver the best outcomes for police and …
Continue readingTerritory business owners were hoping that Labor’s recent budget would see a focus on community safety measures, sadly crime barely rated a mention. Now in another blow Labor has slashed funds from the Biz Secure and the victims of crime funding claimable by Territory businesses. Shadow Minister for Small Business Marie-Clare Boothby couldn’t believe it when she saw the budget …
Continue readingToday the CLP, on behalf of Territorians, put forward Laws that would properly strengthen bail, only to be shut down in a farcical display by the Labor Government. Leader of the Opposition Lia Finocchiaro says she is absolutely outraged at the Government’s decision to use the Parliament not as a tool of change but as a political play thing. “I …
Continue readingThis morning Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro, for the 7th time, fought for an Inquiry into our police crisis. There is urgent need for an Inquiry into our police force to examine the health and wellbeing of our police, resourcing, police numbers, morale and leadership – particularly at a time when there is no Police Commissioner. “Natasha Fyles proved once again, …
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