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Rank-and-file of NT's Country Liberal Party support motions backing No campaign of Voice to Parliament

The rebuke presents a challenge to the party's leader in the NT Legislative Assembly, Lia Finocchiaro, who last week said she supported the concept of the Voice but wanted more detail from Canberra.

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NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles pressures Country Liberals on Voice to Parliament before Arafura by-election

The Northern Territory's opposition will abstain from a motion expressing support for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, which the government has brought forward ahead of the upcoming Arafura by-election.

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NT opposition to bring no-confidence motion against Fyles Labor government

Tensions are rising in Northern Territory politics as the government prepares to bring new alcohol ban laws to parliament.

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Lia Finocchiaro says CLP yet to reach Voice to Parliament position, despite Jacinta Price announcing opposition

Country Liberal Party Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price supported the Nationals' declaration that they would oppose the Voice earlier this week.

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Tough new NT anti-discrimination laws pass

NT schools can no longer discriminate against staff and students on the basis of their religion, sexuality and gender identity after new laws were passed.

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Country Liberals attend anti-crime rally despite racist comments on organiser's social media account

The Northern Territory's opposition leader has attended an anti-crime meeting near Darwin which Labor ministers refused to attend because of racist comments on the organiser's social media account.

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Review of fire safety equipment at Darwin's Marrara Stadium given to same company involved in original design

The Northern Territory government's handling of a fire safety equipment contract at Darwin's main sports stadium has been questioned by the opposition, saying it could create a perception of a conflict of interest.

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Northern Territory opposition calls for petrol price inquiry, with prices per litre 30 cents higher than in other states

Petrol prices in Darwin are still up towards the $2 mark, despite recent drops in other states, and the pain at the pump is even worse in Alice Springs.

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NT Opposition ramps up calls for Chief Minister to handover documents to ICAC

The Northern Territory Chief Minister is under renewed pressure to allow the anti-corruption watchdog access to secret cabinet documents.

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NT opposition wants booze laws reviewed

The NT opposition wants all the region's alcohol policies reviewed amid concerns over alcohol-related crime and the proper use of police resources.

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CLP choose Fannie Bay candidate

The Country Liberal Party has chosen a local business owner and former police officer as its candidate for Fanny Bay in the Northern Territory by-election.

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Darwin cops the biggest fuel, vegetable increases of any capital city, squeezing Top End household budgets

Households across the nation are being hit by soaring fuel and fresh food prices, but residents in one capital city are bearing the brunt more than anywhere else.

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Northern Territory government facing calls to pause new post-intervention alcohol laws

Pressure is growing on the Northern Territory government to change its alcohol policy, as frontline services report spikes in alcohol-related incidents following the end of alcohol bans.

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NT ICAC boss 'disappointed' by funding cut, saying it will impact fight against corruption

On top of the cuts, the NT's Independent Commissioner Against Corruption also reveals a probe into claims someone misled cabinet had to be discontinued because of legislative restrictions.

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NT Opposition leader scrutinises timing of Michael Gunner’s exit in budget reply speech

Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro says Chief Minister Michael Gunner’s decision to stand down on budget day means he avoids accountability over issues such as Labor’s move to cut household solar tariffs.

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Northern Territory Aboriginal Justice Agreement receives bipartisan support, seven months after launch

The Aboriginal Justice Agreement commits to setting up alternatives to custody, community courts, reducing family violence offending and ensuring laws do not discriminate against Aboriginal people.

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The NT's Country Liberal Party to introduce bill stipulating automatic prison time for assaults on police, frontline workers

The Country Liberal Party says laws in the Northern Territory need to be strengthened to better protect police and frontline workers, by locking up those who assault them. However, the government has criticised the move and is likely to vote it down.

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NT police chief defends Kumanjayi charges

Northern Territory police commissioner Jamie Chalker has defended the handling of a murder investigation after a policeman fatally shot an Aboriginal teen.

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NT opposition calls for inquiry into murder charge against NT police officer Zachary Rolfe following not guilty verdict

Country Liberal Party leader Lia Finocchiaro says NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner has "serious questions to answer" over comments made at a Yuendumu community meeting before the murder charge against NT police officer Zachary Rolfe was laid.

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NT opposition drafting legislation requiring CHO to provide quarterly COVID reports, citing lack of 'transparency'

An opposition bill being drafted by the Country Liberal Party would require quarterly reporting on decisions made by the government and Chief Health Officer.

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Northern Territory Senator Sam McMahon says she had 'safety concerns' in her CLP workplace, cites Jenkins report

Northern Territory's Senator Sam McMahon, who quit the Country Liberal Party last week, says she feared for her safety while in the party and received "no calls from anyone" within the party about the concerns she raised.

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