Northern Territory Government Newsroom

June

20 June 2013
Adam Giles - LABOR SHOULD APOLOGISE FOR PULLING THE PIN ON ESTIMATES
Delia Lawrie’s Labor Party has abandoned its questioning of Northern Territory Government ministers saying their Opposition members were too tired to continue.

19 June 2013
Peter Chandler - ACTING ON CONCERNS RAISED OVER HOME BUYERS PROTECTION
Minister for Lands, Planning and the Environment, Peter Chandler, said the Government will review building cover for home buyers after listening to concerns raised by some builders.

Adam Giles - GONSKI DOLLARS DON’T ADD UP FOR NT SCHOOLS
Chief Minister Adam Giles says it is obvious the sums do not add up in favour of the Territory signing up to the Gonski education reforms.

Peter Styles - KOODIYATTAM DANCERS SHINE FOR INDIA @ MINDIL
Four Koodiyattam dancers brightened the lawns of Parliament House today when they performed a traditional dance ahead of India @ Mindil this Saturday.

Matt Conlan - STATEMENT FROM MINISTER FOR TOURISM AND MAJOR EVENTS
The Northern Territory has lost a much loved man and admired tourism industry figure with the passing of George Dunne.

18 June 2013
Robyn Lambley - ALICE SPRINGS MANDATORY ALCOHOL ASSESSMENT SITE SECURED
The Country Liberals Government continues to roll-out of Alcohol Mandatory Treatment across the Territory, today announcing the location for the Alice Springs assessment centre.

Alison Anderson - CALLING APPLICANTS FOR ANIMAL WELFARE FUND
The Country Liberals Government is inviting animal welfare organisations to apply for a grant under the Animal Welfare Fund.

David Tollner - CUTTING RED TAPE, SLASHING LICENCE ADMIN TIMES
The Country Liberals Government is committed to cutting red tape and making it easier for businesses to operate in the Territory.

Robyn Lambley - Health Minister Robyn Lambley has announced a series of responsible changes to vehicle parking at Royal Darwin Hospital.
Health Minister Robyn Lambley has announced a series of responsible changes to vehicle parking at Royal Darwin Hospital.

Matt Conlan - INAUGURAL NT STRIKE PREMIER LEAGUE COACH NAMED
Minister for Sport and Recreation Matt Conlan has announced Mr Tony Judd as the coach of the inaugural NT Strike cricket team to compete in the South Australian Cricket Association Premier League later this year.

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STATE FUNERAL FOR MR YUNUPINGU
Mr Yunupingu will be honoured with a State Funeral Service to be held at 11am on Sunday 30 June at Gulkula (via Nhulunbuy) in North East Arnhem Land.

17 June 2013
John Elferink - ESTIMATES PROCESS AHEAD
The Estimates process will commence tomorrow with new changes to increase transparency, accountability and reduce unnecessary waste.

Peter Chandler - SIGNIFICANT WORK FOR HISTORIC COTTAGE
Minister for Lands, Planning and the Environment, Peter Chandler, said today preservation of stand-out historic sites is important for Territorians to gain an understanding of their past.

Matt Conlan - TERRITORY IN LOVE WITH SCENIC SHOTS
Minister for Tourism and Major Events Matt Conlan said he wasn’t surprised a recent survey of Instagram users found Darwin dominated when it came to posting scenic photos on the popular social media channel.

Matt Conlan - TOP NTIS ATHLETES RECOGNISED
Minister for Sport and Recreation Matt Conlan has congratulated this year’s Northern Territory Institute of Sport (NTIS) Athlete Award winners.

16 June 2013
Alison Anderson - A CONVERSATION WORTH HAVING
The Country Liberals Government is committed to removing barriers and increasing women’s participation in employment, education and leadership opportunities in the Northern Territory.

15 June 2013
Matt Conlan - CHALLENGE BEGINS TO WIN BEST JOB
An Irishman, Frenchwoman and American will battle it out over the next three days in Central Australia for the title of the Northern Territory’s Outback Adventurer.

Peter Styles - TAMIL SOCIETY OF THE NT CELEBRATES 30 YEARS
Darwin is continuing to lead the way as a multicultural city with the Tamil Society celebrating their 30th Year Anniversary of being in the Territory.

14 June 2013
Adam Giles - CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON CORPORATE OFFICE PARK
Growing business confidence in the Northern Territory economy was on show when Chief Minister Adam Giles today unveiled Darwin’s newest property development - Darwin Corporate Park.

Adam Giles - DARWIN PORT OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Darwin Port today took another significant step towards being established as the gateway to Asia.

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John Elferink - EDUCATION A KEY TO WORK READINESS
A group of prisoners from the Alice Springs Correctional Centre (ASCC) will today graduate from an educational program that will give their chances of obtaining meaningful employment on their release a significant boost.

Peter Chandler - MOVING AHEAD ON HOMES AT ZUCCOLI
Minister for Lands, Planning and the Environment, Peter Chandler, today announced the next stage of a significant subdivision with at least 200 lots in Palmerston East.

John Elferink - PRISONER EDUCATION ADDRESSING ALCOHOL ABUSE
Prisoners in the Northern Territory are now undertaking programs to identify and treat drug and alcohol use.

Robyn Lambley - TERRITORY HEALTH TOP PRIORITY AT MINISTERS MEETING
Health Minister Robyn Lambley will travel to Sydney today to attend Friday’s Standing Council on Health (SCoH) meeting.

13 June 2013
Robyn Lambley - AMENDMENTS WILL STRENGTHEN ALCOHOL MANDATORY TREATMENT
Health Minister Robyn Lambley has announced a series of amendments to the Territory’s Alcohol Mandatory Treatment legislation that will strengthen and re-enforce the Government’s ground-breaking measures to help problem drinkers fight addiction.

Robyn Lambley - CENTRE TO GET NEW EMERGENCY CO-ORDINATOR
Central Australia’s capacity to deal with an emergency or disaster will be substantially increased through the appointment of an Alice Springs-based co-ordinator position with the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre.

Matt Conlan - CHAN CONTEMPORARY ART SPACE 2013 PROGRAM LAUNCHED
The Chan Contemporary Art Space has launched its 2013 exhibition program with two exhibitions of digital arts, performance and photography.

Matt Conlan - HISTORY TO BE MADE AT HIDDEN VALLEY
Minister for Tourism and Major Events Matt Conlan has today unveiled the first ever fully Northern Territory sponsored V8 Supercar.

Peter Chandler - TERRITORY SHORT-CHANGED ON GONSKI SUBMISSIONS
Minister for Education, Peter Chandler, today condemned the Gillard Government for not taking submissions on the Gonski school reforms seriously.

Adam Giles / Matt Conlan - V8 CONVOY ROLLS INTO DARWIN
Thousands of Territorians are set to line the streets of Darwin today to catch a glimpse of the V8 Supercars Convoy ahead of this weekend’s event at Hidden Valley.

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12 June 2013
Alison Anderson / Willem van Holthe - A FOCUS ON NORTHERN AUSTRALIA
The Country Liberals Government is engaging with our Northern Australian neighbours and the Commonwealth to deliver strategic development to the Territory.

Robyn Lambley - KEY ALCOHOL MANDATORY TREATMENT APPOINTMENTS
A number of key managerial and operational positions have been filled in the lead-up to the 1 July implementation of Alcohol Mandatory Treatment across the Northern Territory.

11 June 2013
Robyn Lambley - NEW EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT A COMMUNITY ASSET
The new Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department will deliver more treatment spaces, faster patient flow and reduced waiting times to the thousands of people who present there every year.

Matt Conlan - V8 SUPERCAR DRIVERS GEAR UP TO PROMOTE NT TOURISM
Brad Jones Racing drivers Jason Bright and Fabian Coulthard are gearing up to promote the Northern Territory as a tourist destination this week as part of Tourism NT’s partnership with the V8 Supercar racing team.

10 June 2013
David Tollner - CHINA TRIP OPENS NEW DOORS FOR THE NT
Deputy Chief Minister David Tollner said an agreement signed in China last week will see a new era of industrial and economic development for the Territory.

Adam Giles - TERRITORIANS RECOGNISED IN HONOURS LIST
The Chief Minister Adam Giles has congratulated the inspirational group of Territorians recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Adam Giles - WHOLE OF TERRITORY FOCUS FOR NT GOVERNMENT
The Northern Territory Government is continuing its whole of Territory focus by holding Cabinet in East Arnhem this week.

7 June 2013
Adam Giles - ASIAN BUSINESS SUMMIT IN THE PIPELINE
The Chief Minister Adam Giles has wrapped up a three day trip to Indonesia and Singapore where the Territory Government’s plans for expanded Asian engagement received a glowing response from business leaders and government officials.

Adam Giles - ASIAN BUSINESS SUMMIT IN THE PIPELINE
The Chief Minister Adam Giles has wrapped up a three day trip to Indonesia and Singapore where the Territory Government’s plans for expanded Asian engagement received a glowing response from business leaders and government officials.

Adam Giles - CHIEF MINISTER TO ATTEND BARUNGA FESTIVAL
Chief Minister Adam Giles will today travel to Barunga to officially open this year’s festival.

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Peter Styles - GREEK GLENTI SET FOR SUCCESS
The 25th Greek Glenti is set to go off with a bang over the weekend with festivities planned for both Saturday and Sunday.

Peter Chandler - HOME BUYERS URGED TO APPLY FOR OPPORTUNITIES
Minister for Housing, Peter Chandler, today urged keen home buyers to apply for opportunities to buy affordable homes.

Matt Conlan - NEW VISION FOR TERRITORY TOURISM
Minister for Tourism and Major Events Matt Conlan has released a draft tourism strategy, which aims to deliver $2.2 billion in annual visitor spending to the Northern Territory’s economy by 2020.

Adam Giles - REMOTE RESIDENTS ON THE ROAD TO SAFE DRIVING
Seventy East Arnhem residents have taken a step towards being safer drivers on Territory roads.

Adam Giles - TAXI DRIVER LICENSE SUSPENSION
The Department of Transport has suspended the license of a Darwin taxi driver pending an investigation into allegations he made death threats against a public servant.

Willem van Holthe - TERRITORY GOVERNMENT FLEXES ITS CORE STRENGTH
Minister for Mines and Energy Willem Westra Van Holthe launched the $3.95 million CORE (Creating Opportunities for Resource Exploration) pre-competitive geoscience initiative today.

6 June 2013
Robyn Lambley - A DECADE DELIVERING QUALITY SERVICE
Health Minister Robyn Lambley has congratulated child safety organisation Kidsafe NT for the range and quality of its services and for promoting safer environments for young Territorians.

Alison Anderson - DRAFT PLAN FOR INDIGENOUS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Country Liberals Government is committed to working with Indigenous Territorians to improve education, employment, training and business opportunities.

Adam Giles - GILES MEETS WITH ASIAN GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS LEADERS
Chief Minister Adam Giles has held top-level meetings in Indonesia and Singapore aimed at expanding relationships with our nearest neighbours and important trading partners.

John Elferink - SAFETY PRIORITY FOR TERRITORY DAY
Community safety will remain a top priority this Territory Day after regulations for the wholesale of fireworks were strengthened last year.

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Adam Giles - STATE FUNERAL FOR TERRITORY ICON
Mr Yunupingu’s family has accepted the Northern Territory Government’s offer for a State Funeral.

5 June 2013
CALL FOR DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS FOR HOMES IN KATHERINE
Minister for Lands, Planning and the Environment, Peter Chandler, today announced a Request for Proposals to develop the first stage of a housing subdivision in Katherine East.

Peter Chandler - RECYCLING SCHEME EXEMPTION PROGRESSES
Minister for Lands, Planning and the Environment, Peter Chandler, said World Environment Day is an opportune time to congratulate the thousands of Territorians who clean up the environment by collecting containers for recycling.

4 June 2013
David Tollner / Matt Conlan - JETSTAR FLIES INTO ULURU
Minister for Tourism and Major Events Matt Conlan has welcomed the inaugural Jetstar flight from Sydney to Yulara today.

Willem van Holthe - MCARTHUR RIVER MINE GETS EXPANSION APPROVAL
Minister for Mines and Energy, Willem Westra van Holthe, has announced that the Mining Management Plan for the McArthur River Mine (MRM) Phase 3 Development Project has been approved.

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Alison Anderson - MINISTER VISITS CONSULTATIONS IN THE CENTRE
The Country Liberals Government continues its commitment to sustainable and transparent local government with Minister Anderson attending public consultations at Santa Teresa and Titjikala this week.

John Elferink - PUBLIC COMMENT SOUGHT ON ADVANCE PERSONAL PLANNING BILL
Members of the public are invited to comment on the proposed Advance Personal Planning Bill.

3 June 2013
Matt Conlan - FINKE DESERT RACE REVS UP CENTRAL AUSTRALIA
Minister for Major Events Matt Conlan has today joined competitors, officials and volunteers for the launch of Australia’s biggest off road motorsport event - the Tatts Finke Desert Race.

Alison Anderson - LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM: CONSULTATIONS NEAR COMPLETION
The Country Liberals Government continues its commitment to sustainable and transparent local government in regional and remote areas.

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Adam Giles - STATEMENT FROM CHIEF MINISTER ADAM GILES
The Territory and the nation has lost not only a great artist but also a significant cultural figure.

Willem van Holthe - TERRITORY CLEARED OF BJD
The Northern Territory has maintained its "Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD) Protected Zone" status.

Matt Conlan - WANGI VISITOR CENTRE OPEN
Minister for Parks and Wildlife Matt Conlan said the new Visitor Centre at Wangi Falls in Litchfield National Park is now open.

2 June 2013
Peter Chandler - NEW FLIGHTS FROM MANILA INDICATE INVESTOR CONFIDENCE
Lands, Planning and Environment Minister and Acting Business Minister, Peter Chandler, said today the new daily service by Philippine Airlines between Manila and Darwin recognises the Territory’s potential for growth.

David Tollner - TOLLNER PROMOTES INVESTMENT, TOURISM AND THE ECONOMY
Minister for Business David Tollner will lead a delegation of local business representatives on a trip to China focusing on investment, tourism and economic opportunities for the Northern Territory.

1 June 2013
Willem van Holthe - COMMONWEALTH SHOULD NOT PROFIT FROM FARM LOANS
Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory are unanimously agreed that the Commonwealth Government should cover administration costs associated with the Farm Finance concessional loans package.