NT News

CLPs removal of third party merits review a threat to democracy

25 March, 2025 - Background The repealing of the third party merits review process by the CLP Government poses a serious threat to transparency, procedural f...

The CLP Government’s proposed public housing reforms will only fuel crime and further entrench disadvantage

24 March, 2025 - Background The CLP Government’s public housing reforms will fast-track evictions for tenants with unpaid rent, property damage, or antisocia...

CLP passes anti-democratic Territory Coordinator Bill

19 March, 2025 - Background Last night the CLP Government passed the Territory Coordinator Bill. The cross-bench and Labor put forward a number of amendments...

CLP Government scraps Portable Long Service Leave scheme for care workers

12 March, 2025 - Background The Finocchiaro CLP Government has scrapped the Portable Long Service Leave Scheme for community services workers. This scheme en...

US military fuel tanks built unlawfully at Darwin’s East Arm precinct

11 March, 2025 - Background Leaked correspondence from the NT Government indicates that US-based company Crowley constructed 11 military fuel tanks on Darwin...

Changes to the onshore gas code surreptitiously released last week

10 March, 2025 - Background The CLP Government last week made substantial changes to the Onshore Petroleum Activities Code of Practice (the Code). The Code r...

CLP announces further funding cuts to environmental advocacy groups

11 February, 2025 - Background The Finocchiaro CLP Government has announced they will cease taxpayer funded support for the Environment Centre NT (ECNT) and ...

Finocchiaro CLP Government scraps NT Treaty process.

11 February, 2025 - Background  The Finocchiaro CLP Government has confirmed they will not pursue plans to establish a treaty with Aboriginal people, a ...

Dutton and Price announce support for CLP’s harmful crime agenda

30 January, 2025 - Background  Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced his support in principle for the requests made by the Finocchiaro Governmen...

Kat Mcnamara's first speech

15 October, 2024 - Madam Speaker, it is with great honour that I address this Chamber as Member for Nightcliff and give my First Speech. Thank you, to Larrak...

Greens back Aboriginal Ranger Groups & Landcare

16 August, 2024 - The NT Greens are proud to commit to NT Landcare's ask of $2 million over five years to support their vital work. Appropriate funding for c...

Ban fracking; stop Middle Arm and a just transition to renewables

8 August, 2024 - The Territory has the potential not just to rebuild, but to rapidly expand our economy by investing in renewables. The NT Government governm...

Artistic and cultural expression and engagement are fundamental aspects of social wellbeing

26 June, 2024 - Access to diverse and innovative artistic, musical, and cultural experiences should be available to all Territorians. Territorian arts, cultu...

Early childhood education is too expensive for families and too hard to access

26 June, 2024 - Early childhood education is too expensive for families and too hard to access. It’s holding children and families back. Childcare is an esse...

NT Greens launch their plan for healthy Country and thriving nature

20 June, 2024 - The NT Greens are excited to launch our Biodiversity Policy at a community morning tea that will be held in Gosse Street park, Eastside, on Sund...