The Fyles government would do well to heed Queensland’s example by protecting citizens from repeat offenders, according to Leader of the Opposition Lia Finocchiaro. Queensland’s Labor Premier Anastacia Palaszczuk today back-flipped on her contentious youth crime reform and intends to make breach of bail an offence again. “There was a huge backlash to soft bail laws in Queensland and the …
Continue readingThe CLP’s Parliamentary Wing has not changed its position on the Voice. We have called on the Prime Minister to consult with communities in the Northern Territory to explain how the Voice will work and how it will makes lives better for people in the Territory. The Voice will be voted on by individuals at the referendum towards the end …
Continue readingThe latest crime statistics prove Labor’s Crime Crisis is not going anywhere, according to Shadow Minister for Public Employment Bill Yan. Mr Yan said Labor was finally dragged into action in November last year, putting an extra 40 police into Alice Springs with Operation Drina. “But crime statistics released today show a 34% increase in crimes against the person in …
Continue readingTaking away a police officer’s ability to use their weapon would be an offence under the CLP’s amendment to Labor’s proposed “disarmament” law in parliament today. Leader of the Opposition Lia Finocchiaro said by setting “possession” as the test and having to prove intent, Labor was making even the most extreme cases almost impossible to successfully prosecute. But despite support …
Continue readingPut up your hands if you want a share in $250 million. That’s Labor’s way of spraying around the $250 million Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promised Central Australia, according to Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Steve Edgington. Referring to the PM’s grant promised last week, Treasurer Eva Lawler confirmed today that “every agency has a budget bid in around that”, …
Continue readingTaking away a police officer’s ability to use their weapon would be an offence under the CLP’s amendment to Labor’s proposed law in parliament today. Leader of the Opposition Lia Finocchiaro said by setting ‘possession’ as the test and having to prove intent, Labor was making even the most extreme cases almost impossible to successfully prosecute. “Our legislation expands the …
Continue readingWe thank the Chief Minister for bringing this motion to parliament today. The CLP Opposition has been very clear in its position on a Voice to Federal Parliament. We want the Federal Government to come to the Territory and sit down with Territorians and explain what the Voice is and how it will make our lives better – to date, …
Continue readingTerritorians are right to question why they get no bang for the bucks they contribute to Aboriginal services, according to Shadow Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Steve Edgington. Mr Edgington today moved to set up an inquiry into the billions of taxpayer dollars intended to benefit Aboriginal Territorians. “Labor cannot manage money and they have no idea what benefits are …
Continue readingLast night, Chief Minister Natasha Fyles proved what Territorians already knew – that Labor cannot even get the basics of government right. Under the cover of darkness, Natasha Fyles refused to answer 22 out of 29 questions asked by the Opposition on her liquor amendment Bill. Her embarrassing display proves Labor is making it up as they go along and …
Continue readingTerritory Police will have stronger powers to prevent and deal with alcohol-related crime and disorder under proposed laws being introduced by the CLP Opposition tomorrow. Deputy Leader of the Opposition Gerard Maley will introduce The Liquor Legislation (Offences) Bill, which could be debated as early as the March sittings of Parliament. Mr Maley said the CLP Opposition was stepping up …
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