Leader of the Opposition – Lia Finocchiaro The Territory’s economy is going backwards under Eva Lawler, highlighted with State Final Demand down by 7.9% in the March 2024 quarter, compared to the previous quarter (Dec 2023). The figures, released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, also show consumption declined by 2.7%, as well as a huge 21.9% fall in public …

Leader of the Opposition – Lia Finocchiaro Shadow Minister for Business, Jobs and Training – Marie-Clare Boothby MLA Territory Labor’s economic mismanagement is confirmed with newly released data showing the Territory had a large drop in residential building approvals. ABS dwelling approvals released today reveal approvals for the 10 months to April 2024 were down 40%, or 202 fewer, compared …

Leader of the Opposition – Lia Finocchiaro Deputy Chief Minister, Chansey Paech, has refused to come clean about how much Territory taxpayers will have to pay for a riot at the Darwin Correctional Facility in 2020. In Question Time today, Opposition Leader, Lia Finocchiaro revealed this year’s Labor Budget contained a “once-off insurance reimbursement” of $10.27 Million for “works at …

Leader of the Opposition – Lia Finocchiaro Labor has shown its true colours in Parliament with Minister Selena Uibo tabling a petition against the Middle Arm project that has divided support within Labor ranks. The petition was from the nurses’ union with Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation NT branch Secretary Cath Hatcher on radio this morning calling for the funding …

Leader of the Opposition – Lia Finocchiaro The CLP is ready to help Territorians achieve their dream to build or buy their new home using our HomeGrown Territory Program – the most generous in the country. Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro said, “First home buyers in the Northern Territory could apply for up to $50,000 to help build a new home …

Leader of the Opposition – Lia Finocchiaro Federal Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development – Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie Opposition Leader, Lia Finocchiaro has welcomed National’s Leader, David Littleproud, and Federal Shadow Ministers, Senator Bridget McKenzie, and Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, at a small business tour of the Top End today. During the visit to Darwin, Senator …

Leader of the Opposition – Lia Finocchiaro The true extent of Labor’s crime crisis has been laid bare today, following an astonishing admission that the Territory’s crime rates for the past four months have been under represented. Today Labor admitted that crime stats have been under reported by 15%. It also admitted that data for the months of December 2023 …

Leader of the Opposition – Lia Finocchiaro Shadow Minister for Business, Jobs and Training – Marie-Clare Boothby The CLP has been swamped with Territory home buyers ready to build or buy their new home using the CLP’s new HomeGrown Territory Program. “The CLP is helping Territorians stay in the Territory through its HomeGrown and FreshStart home grants which will give …

Leader of the Opposition – Lia Finocchiaro This morning, Leader of the Opposition, Lia Finocchiaro, delivered her budget in reply and outlined the CLP’s roadmap to rebuild the Territory. A plan to drive down crime and cost of living and get the economy moving forwards. “Our roadmap will rebuild the Territory, reduce crime and restore our lifestyle,” said Leader of …