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17 May 2013
Matt Conlan - ALICE SPRINGS NUMBER ONE AGAIN
Minister for Tourism and major Events Matt Conlan said Alice Springs has been voted Australia’s top destination in Tiger Airways ‘People’s Choice’ sale.

Adam Giles - KILGARIFF ANOTHER STEP CLOSER
The Territory Government is calling for proposals to develop the first stage of the new suburb of Kilgariff, 18 months ahead of the former Labor Government’s schedule.

Peter Chandler - SUPPORT CONTINUES FOR RECYCLING SCHEME
Minister for Lands, Planning and the Environment, Peter Chandler, confirmed today the Government will continue funding the Territory’s popular recycling scheme.

16 May 2013
John Elferink - CELEBRATING LAW WEEK
Attorney-General John Elferink used National Law Week to promote the law, legal system and legal profession.

Alison Anderson - DELIA’S BACK TO BAD HABITS
Former Labor Treasurer Delia Lawrie couldn’t help but play politics when she wrongly accused the Country Liberals Government of slashing the Office of Children and Families budget by $9 million.

Matt Conlan - FINALISTS NAMED FOR PRESTIGIOUS ART AWARDS
Minister for Arts and Museums Matt Conlan has announced the finalists for this year’s 30th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award (Telstra NATSIAA).

David Tollner - LABOR FINALLY ADMITS TO FINANCIAL MISMANAGEMENT
Treasurer David Tollner says the former Labor Government has finally admitted to being an irresponsible government and has confessed to spending well beyond their means.

Adam Giles - NORTHERN TERRITORY VOLUNTEER AWARDS
Chief Minister Adam Giles tonight presented awards to the Territory’s top volunteers and organisations as part of the Northern Territory Volunteer of the Year Awards.

Robyn Lambley - PALMERSTON HOSPITAL ON TRACK
Planning for the delivery of a Palmerston hospital has moved a step closer with the Government’s $5 million commitment to a scoping study and master plan development.

15 May 2013
Matt Conlan - $1 MILLION TO SUPPORT DARWIN FESTIVAL
Minister for Arts and Museums Matt Conlan has confirmed the Territory Government’s long-term commitment to the Darwin Festival as the first tickets to this year’s event went on sale today.

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Adam Giles - BERRIMAH FIRE STATION BIGGEST IN THE TERRITORY
A new super sized station at Berrimah is the first purpose-built 24/7 fire station built in the Territory in 30 years.

Peter Chandler - BUILDING MORE HOMES FOR TERRITORY WORKERS
Minister for Housing, Peter Chandler, said projects to build up to 800 new homes across the Territory are close to being approved under the Territory Government’s Real Housing for Growth initiative.

David Tollner - DELIA FUDGING FIGURES AGAIN
Treasurer David Tollner says the Opposition Leader seems to be getting her economic terms confused while again talking down the state of the Territory economy.

Peter Chandler - INVESTING EFFICIENTLY IN EDUCATION
The Country Liberals Government is spending $685 million on Government schools in Budget 2013 - equal to the previous Labor government’s proposed spending.

Robyn Lambley - MANDATORY ALCOHOL TREATMENT BILL INTRODUCED TODAY
Alcohol Rehabilitation Minister, Robyn Lambley, today tabled the Country Liberals Government’s proposed Mandatory Alcohol Treatment Bill in the Northern Territory Parliament.

Adam Giles - PILLARS OF JUSTICE
Chief Minister Adam Giles will tomorrow deliver a statement to the Parliament outlining a framework for a new justice strategy.

Matt Conlan - RACE HEATS UP FOR NT’S OUTBACK ADVENTURER BEST JOB
An Irishman, French woman and an American are the three finalists for the Northern Territory’s Outback Adventurer job as part of Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ campaign.

John Elferink - VENDOR DISCLOSURE LEGISLATION NO GOOD FOR TERRITORIANS
Attorney-General John Elferink has scrapped the previous Labor Government’s unworkable vendor disclosure legislation.

14 May 2013
Matt Conlan - $13 MILLION FOR DOMESTIC TOURISM
The Territory Government is investing $13 million to grow domestic tourism.

Matt Conlan - $200,000 TO SUPPORT NT THUNDER
The Territory Government is supporting the NT Thunder Football Club with $200,000 allocated for the team in Budget 2013.

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Matt Conlan - $50,000 TO HELP NT STRIKE CRICKET TEAM
Minister for Sport and Recreation Matt Conlan said Budget 2013 will provide $50,000 to assist the NT Strike cricket team to join the South Australian Premier League.

Alison Anderson - A NEW DIRECTION FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Country Liberals Government has committed $14 million over four years to support homelands and outstations.

Robyn Lambley - BOOST FOR GULF HEALTH SERVICES
Residents of the Numbulwar community will get a new health centre under funding provided in Budget 2013.

Alison Anderson - BOOST FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IN BUDGET 2013
The Territory Government has backed its commitment to Local Government reform in Budget 2013 with $6.2 million in funding allocated over four years.

Adam Giles / Matt Conlan - BUDGET 2013 DELIVERS A BETTER LIFESTYLE FOR TERRITORIANS
Chief Minister Adam Giles said Budget 2013 delivered an even better lifestyle for Territorians with $132 million provided for funding of major events, sport, recreation facilities, parks and art and culture.

Matt Conlan - BUDGET 2013 DELIVERS NEW UPGRADES TO ALICE PARKS
Minister for Parks and Wildlife Matt Conlan has announced Budget 2013 will deliver more than $1 million in funding to improve Alice Springs most popular parks and reserves.

Matt Conlan - BUDGET 2013 INVESTS $54 MILLION TO GROW TOURISM
The NT Government is investing $54.2 million to grow tourism in the Territory.

David Tollner - BUILDING OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY
Budget 2013 includes a number of measures to continue the Territory Government’s focus on economic development and highlights its commitment to building local business.

David Tollner - BUILDING OUR ECONOMY
The Country Liberals Government is determined to build a diverse, resilient and sustainable economy. Budget 2013 promotes our economy and supports a much greater diversification of the Territory’s economic base.

David Tollner - BUILDING THE TERRITORY WORKFORCE
The Country Liberals Government will commit more than $106 million to support business and workforce development in Budget 2013.

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Alison Anderson - CHILD PROTECTION: A KEY FOCUS IN BUDGET 2013
The Northern Territory Government will strengthen its focus on child protection in Budget 2013 with a range of new funding measures.

Adam Giles - CONNECTING THE TERRITORY
The Territory Government’s commitment to strengthening investment in service delivery, infrastructure development and enhancing safety is underpinned by a total infrastructure program of $320 million.

David Tollner - DEVELOPING DARWIN INTO THE FUTURE
Treasurer David Tollner said Budget 2013 will see Darwin play a key role in developing and strengthening the future of the Northern Territory.

Adam Giles - DEVELOPING OUR REGIONS- INVESTING IN ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The Country Liberals Government is committed to developing our regions for all Territorians and is delivering $320 million for transport infrastructure, including $287 million for Territory roads and national highways in Budget 2013.

Adam Giles - DEVELOPING THE GATEWAY TO ASIA
The Country Liberals Government has embraced the Top End as a destination for major industry through support of the Marine Supply Base in Budget 2013.

Adam Giles - DRIVING EFFICIENCIES THROUGH NT FLEET
The Northern Territory Government is taking responsible action by driving efficiencies for Government vehicles.

Peter Chandler - DYNAMIC APPROACH TO DELIVER AFFORDABLE HOMES
A dynamic approach is being taken by the Territory Government to give workers and their families more choice on the rental market and in buying a home.

David Tollner - ECO-FRIENDLY PROGRAM DOUBLED TO SUPPORT BUSINESSES
A program that is helping Territory businesses to take on eco-efficient opportunities has had its funding doubled in this year’s budget.

Willem van Holthe - FOUR NEW WEEDS OFFICERS
The Country Liberals Government has kept their pledge to fund additional Weed Management Officer positions; providing for two new positions in Katherine and funding to allow two positions in Tennant Creek to be filled.

Matt Conlan - FUNDING BOOST FOR DEFENCE OF DARWIN EXPERIENCE
The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) will receive a $600,000 boost in Budget 2013 to provide continued support to the multimedia exhibitions and displays at the Defence of Darwin Experience.

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Robyn Lambley - FUNDING THE TERRITORY’S HEALTH REFORMS
The Country Liberals Government is on target to implement the most substantial reform of health service delivery ever in the Territory by the middle of next year.

Matt Conlan - FUNDING TO IMPROVE CYCLING AND WALKING TRACKS
The Northern Territory Government is creating a better lifestyle for Territorians with $1.35 million in Budget 2013 to upgrade and build new cycling and walking tracks right across the Territory.

Robyn Lambley - FUTURE HOSPITAL: GETTING IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME
Budget 2013 allocates $5 million for a comprehensive scoping study and master plan into the future provision of hospital and health services in the Top End.

David Tollner - GROWING BUSINESS, BUILDING OUR ECONOMY
Territory businesses will benefit from $1 million of grant funding as part of the Country Liberals Government’s commitment to growing business in the Northern Territory.

Robyn Lambley - HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE BOOST IN ARAFURA
Health facilities in the Arafura electorate receive a welcome cash injection in Budget 2013.

David Tollner - HELPING BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURS GET STARTED
The Country Liberals Government will commit $320,000 to help budding entrepreneurs turn great ideas into established businesses.

Peter Chandler - HOME BUILDING IN REMOTE COMMUNITIES SETS FAST PACE
Budget 2013 continues the huge Territory and Commonwealth investment to make significant improvements to housing in remote communities.

Peter Chandler - IMPROVING COMMUNITIES IN MANY WAYS
An organisation that transforms communities has received $200 000 in Budget 2013.

Robyn Lambley - IMPROVING ELECTIVE SURGERY OUTCOMES
Medical staff at Royal Darwin and Alice Springs Hospitals are on track to meet a number of key elective surgery targets - including the Government’s commitment to perform 400 additional elective procedures by July.

Peter Styles - INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM DELIVERS FOR THE WHOLE OF THE TERRITORY
The Territory Government has delivered a responsible budget with a $1.2 billion infrastructure program set to benefit all Territorians.

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Adam Giles - INVESTING IN A MODERN BUS SERVICE
The Country Liberals Government is committed to building a modern, convenient, and accessible public transport system through expanding services, improving infrastructure and investing in new technologies.

Adam Giles - INVESTING IN COMMUNITY SAFETY
Nearly $35 million will be spent on infrastructure to support community safety in the Northern Territory in Budget 2013.

John Elferink - INVESTING IN CORRECTIONAL SERVICES TO PREVENT REPEAT OFFENDING
The Country Liberals Governments will invest $637 million in Budget 2013-14 to create a safer community for all Territorians.

Adam Giles - INVESTING IN DRIVER TRAINING, LICENSING AND TRANSPORT SAFETY
Saving lives on remote Territory roads is a priority of Budget 2013 with $4.5 million over four years towards continuing the successful DriveSafe NT Remote program.

Willem van Holthe - INVESTING IN OUR PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND FISHERIES
The Country Liberals Government has responsibility invested in the future of the Territory’s primary industries and fisheries.

Adam Giles / Peter Chandler - INVESTING IN PALMERSTON FOR THE FUTURE
The Country Liberals Government is investing in Palmerston as it grows and provides an appealing lifestyle to many Territory families.

Robyn Lambley - KALTUKATJARA CLINIC UPGRADE
The border community of Kaltukatjara has received funding in Budget 2013 to upgrade its health centre.

Willem van Holthe - KATHERINE BUDGET OVERVIEW
The Country Liberals Government is putting Katherine back on the map in Budget 2013.

Peter Chandler - MAKING ROOM FOR EXPANDING SCHOOLS
The Education Infrastructure Program is investing $75.324 million in school buildings, infrastructure and maintenance in the next year.

Robyn Lambley - MASSIVE BOOST TO TERRITORY HEALTH BUDGET
A significant funding boost into the Territory’s health system will fund increased services, the Government’s alcohol reforms, improve access to cardiac procedures, boost patient assisted travel and deliver much-needed infrastructure to regional areas.

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Willem van Holthe - MINES AND ENERGY BUDGET BOOM
The Country Liberals Government has injected the Department of Mines and Energy with a $9.1 million boost totalling to a budget spend of $30.552 million.

Robyn Lambley - NEW GOVE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT ON TRACK
Planning for works on a new Emergency Department at Gove District Hospital is taking shape, with the scope of the new facility now finalised and the construction tender to be issued within months.

Robyn Lambley - NEW HEALTH CLINIC FOR CANTEEN CREEK
Budget 2013 commits the Territory Government to building a new health centre at the Canteen Creek community, about 300km south-east of Tennant Creek.

Matt Conlan - NEW SHADE SHELTERS FOR PALMERSTON WATER PARK
Budget 2013 will deliver much needed shade shelters to the Palmerston Water Park.

John Elferink - PRISONERS PAYING DEBTS TO SOCIETY
The Northern Territory Government has committed half a million dollars to create additional Prison Work Parties in Darwin and Alice Springs, ensuring offenders work while serving their sentence.

Willem van Holthe - RESOURCING LAND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The Country Liberals Government is taking responsible action for the Department of Land Resource Management.

Matt Conlan - RESPONSIBLE ACTION FOR THE CENTRE
Minister for Central Australia, Matt Conlan, says Budget 2013 will provide widespread responsible spending in Central Australia to benefit the entire region after years of neglect.

David Tollner - RESPONSIBLE BUDGET TO CLEAN UP LABOR’S MESS
The 2013 Budget is a responsible budget that builds a future for all Territorians.

Robyn Lambley - RESPONSIBLE FUNDING FOR FRONTLINE SERVICES
The Country Liberals Government is committed to delivering better front-line services and infrastructure across the Northern Territory – and the non-Government sector is critical to achieving that goal.

Matt Conlan - RESPONSIBLE HEALTH DECISIONS FOR THE CENTRE
Minister for Central Australia, Matt Conlan, said Budget 2013 will provide widespread responsible spending on health in Central Australia which will benefit the entire region after years of neglect by Delia Lawrie’s former Government.

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Matt Conlan - RESPONSIBLE LIFESTYLE DECISIONS FOR THE CENTRE
Minister for Central Australia, Matt Conlan, said Budget 2013 will provide improved sport and recreation facilities while making sport more affordable for Centralians.

Matt Conlan - RESPONSIBLE POLICING AND CORRECTIONS PLANNING FOR THE CENTRE
Minister for Central Australia, Matt Conlan, says Budget 2013 is taking responsible action on community safety with additional front line police officers in the centre and increased resources to strengthen our community safety.

Matt Conlan - RESPONSIBLE SPENDING ON EDUCATION AND TRANSPORT FOR THE CENTRE
Minister for Central Australia, Matt Conlan, says Budget 2013 will deliver investment in education through improving school infrastructure and providing families with financial and educational assistance.

David Tollner - RESPONSIBLE TAXATION, RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT
Budget 2013 continues the Territory Government’s responsible fiscal policy without sacrificing the Territory’s status as a low tax jurisdiction.

Matt Conlan - RESPONSIBLE TOURISM DECISIONS FOR THE CENTRE
Minister for Central Australia, Matt Conlan said the Territory is a great place to holiday and the NT Government is investing in plans and strategies to grow our tourism industry.

Robyn Lambley - SERIOUS MONEY FOR ALCOHOL MANDATORY TREATMENT
The Northern Territory’s landmark Alcohol Mandatory Treatment reforms will be bolstered with a $10 million capital commitment on top of the $35 million already provided for services in Budget 2013.

John Elferink - STRENGTHENING JUSTICE, STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY
The Country Liberals Government will invest $94.7 million towards justice in the Northern Territory.

Robyn Lambley - STRONGER FUTURES FOR A HEALTHIER TERRITORY
The Northern Territory will receive $67.8 million to support health initiatives as part of the Commonwealth’s Stronger Futures program.

Peter Chandler - STRONGER FUTURES FOR REMOTE CHILDREN
Remote education in the Territory is receiving a $37.3 million Stronger Futures investment through the National Partnership Agreement with the Commonwealth.

David Tollner - SUPPORTING INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
The Northern Territory is a vibrant place to live, work and invest, and as a Government the Country Liberals are dedicated to driving industry development.

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David Tollner - SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE CHILDCARE CENTRES
Hard-working mums and dads will benefit from a program to strengthen Territorian community childcare centre capabilities to function as viable, independent businesses.

Robyn Lambley - THE COUNTRY’S MOST GENEROUS PENSIONER CONCESSION SCHEME
The Northern Territory Government continues to provide the most generous pensioner and carer concession scheme in the country.

Peter Chandler - WORKING TO MAKE LAND READY FOR INDUSTRY
Budget 2013 highlights the Territory Government’s drive to grow the economy with investment in the roll-out of land for industry.

13 May 2013
Matt Conlan - BASSINTHEGRASS PRE-SALE TICKETS SOLD
The 6500 pre-sale tickets for the Northern Territory Government sponsored music festival BASSINTHEGRASS have now sold.

CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR BUSHFIRES NT
The Country Liberals Government has backed Bushfires NT and reaffirmed $1 million funding in Budget 2013 for wildfire suppression.

John Elferink / Robyn Lambley - GOVERNMENT RELEASES ALCOHOL MANDATORY TREATMENT BILL
The draft Bill prescribing the Government’s alcohol mandatory treatment reforms has been released for public scrutiny.

12 May 2013
Peter Chandler - MAKING LAND AVAILABLE TO DRIVE HOUSING GROWTH FOR TERRITORIANS
The Territory Government is determined to provide affordable housing for Territorians and has already found thousands of hectares of land that can be developed for housing.

Robyn Lambley - TWENTY YEARS HELPING TERRITORY COUPLES
Health Minister, Robyn Lambley, has praised the work of Repromed in providing fertility options for Territory couples.

11 May 2013
Adam Giles / Robyn Lambley - HISTORIC AGREEMENT SIGNED BETWEEN NT AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS
The historic signing of the national disability insurance scheme is great news for Territorians with disabilities and their carers.

10 May 2013
Willem van Holthe - BEEFING UP OUR LIVE CATTLE TRADE
The Country Liberals Government has reconfirmed its commitment to the Northern Territory’s cattle industry.

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David Tollner - NEW POWERS FOR POLICE TO CRACK DOWN ON BOOZE CRIMES
The Northern Territory Government will introduce tough new alcohol protection orders to reduce crime across the Territory.

Robyn Lambley - NURSING AND MIDWIFERY WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Health Minister Robyn Lambley has congratulated the 11 category winners in the Northern Territory Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards.

9 May 2013
Robyn Lambley - BUDGET BOOST FOR PATIENT ASSISTANCE TRAVEL SCHEME
The 2013 Budget honours a Country Liberals election commitment to provide a long-overdue adjustment to the Northern Territory Patient Assistance Travel Scheme.

Robyn Lambley - BUDGET BOOST FOR PATIENT ASSISTANCE TRAVEL SCHEME
The 2013 Budget honours a Country Liberals election commitment to provide a long-overdue adjustment to the Northern Territory Patient Assistance Travel Scheme.

Matt Conlan - NEW-LOOK LARAPINTA TRAIL LAUNCHED
Minister for Tourism and Major Events Matt Conlan has today launched new architecturally-designed semi-permanent campsites on the remote Larapinta Trail in Central Australia.

John Elferink - WORKING FOR A FUTURE
The Country Liberals Government will remain clearly focused on creating safer communities and reducing the level of repeat criminal offending in Budget 2013-14.

8 May 2013
David Tollner - $106 MILLION TO BUILD THE TERRITORY WORKFORCE
The Country Liberals Government will commit more than $106 million to support business and workforce development in Budget 2013.

Peter Chandler - PUSHING AHEAD ON PLAN TO IMPROVE URBAN PUBLIC HOUSING
The Territory Government is spending $52.94 million to upgrade and improve urban public housing in 2013.

Peter Styles - REPAIRING LABOR’S FLAWED SYSTEM
The flawed Information Technology System purchased by Delia Lawrie’s former government continues to cost Government and Territory taxpayers millions of dollars to fix.

7 May 2013
Peter Chandler - BROKEN PROMISES ON SCHOOL BOARDING FACILITIES
Federal member for Lingiari ,Warren Snowdon, has failed to deliver much in more than 25 years representing the Territory, Minister for Education, Peter Chandler, said today.

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Adam Giles - BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH TIMOR-LESTE
Chief Minister Adam Giles has travelled to Timor-Leste in his first official overseas trip to strengthen ties with our nearest neighbour.

Matt Conlan - ENGLAND ASHES SIDE TO PLAY IN ALICE
Minister for Sport and Recreation Matt Conlan and Cricket Australia have announced that international cricket will return to the Territory this year with the Chairman’s XI tour match against England to be played in Alice Springs, from 29-30 November.

Matt Conlan - FOCUS ON GROWING INTERNATIONAL TOURISM
The Territory Government is investing $15 million in Budget 2013 to address serious declines in international visitors to the Territory.

Willem van Holthe - NEW ENERGY DIRECTORATE
The Country Liberals Government is taking responsible action and investing in the future of our burgeoning energy industry.

Willem van Holthe - NEW LEVY TO ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL LEGACY MINES
The Country Liberals Government will implement a levy on Territory mining companies to pay for the environmental rehabilitation of legacy mining sites.

Peter Chandler - RESPONDING TO EXTREME BEHAVIOUR
Schools will have more resources to deal with extreme student behaviour, Minister for Education, Peter Chandler, said today.

6 May 2013
Willem van Holthe - EXTRA-ORD-INARY PROJECT
Ord Stage 3 will continue to get full support from the Country Liberals Government after Budget 2013 has provided funding for the Ord Development Unit.

5 May 2013
Matt Conlan - $1.7 MILLION TO ATTRACT BUSINESS EVENTS TO THE TERRITORY
Minister for Tourism and Major Events has announced Budget 2013 will deliver $1.7 million to attract more business events to the Territory.

Matt Conlan - HIDDEN VALLEY TO UNDERGO MAJOR UPGRADES
Minister for Sport and Recreation Matt Conlan has announced the Hidden Valley race track in Darwin will undergo a multi-million dollar revamp as part of the May Budget.

4 May 2013
Adam Giles / Matt Conlan - SUPER NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH BRAD JONES RACING
Chief Minister Adam Giles and Minister for Tourism and Major Events Matt Conlan have announced an exciting new partnership agreement between Tourism NT and one of Australia’s premier V8 Supercars Championship teams, Brad Jones Racing.

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Willem van Holthe - SUPPORT FOR CATTLE INVESTIGATION
The Northern Territory Government is supporting the Commonwealth Government's investigation in to alleged incidents of animal mishandling in Egypt.

3 May 2013
Robyn Lambley - TERRITORY MIDWIVES DELIVER THE GOODS
“The Northern Territory’s midwives have a lot to celebrate on International Midwives Day,” says Health Minister Robyn Lambley.

2 May 2013
Alison Anderson - A SHARED RESPONSE
The Northern Territory Government is ready to roll out a new Homelands Policy.

Peter Chandler - BUILDING FOR HOUSING ESCALATES AS CONFIDENCE GROWS
Government action to slash red tape and speed up development application processes is reflected in a record number of residential building approvals, Minister for Lands, Planning and the Environment, Peter Chandler, said today.

John Elferink - DELIA LAWRIE, NO BANG FOR BUCK
Territorians will be left paying off a hefty price tag of $1.8 billion over thirty years for the Territory’s newest prison.

Matt Conlan - HILTON MAKES A TASTY ENTRANCE TO THE TERRITORY
DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide’s fastest growing full-service hotel brand will make its introduction to Australia at the official launch of its three new Territory hotels in Darwin tonight.

Matt Conlan / Peter Chandler - NRL STARS IN TOWN TO HELP TACKLE BULLYING
Minister for Education, Peter Chandler, today joined former and current NRL stars at Taminmin College to tackle the issue of bullying.

Alison Anderson - REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
A new Regional Development Framework is being launched to support government’s regional development efforts through integration and coordination across business, industry, the community and all levels of government.

1 May 2013
Matt Conlan - FREE WIFI LAUNCHED IN TODD MALL
Minister for Tourism and Major Events Matt Conlan has today launched free wireless internet in Alice Spring’s Todd Mall.

Willem van Holthe - NEW EQUIPMENT FOR START OF THE NORTHERN FIRE SEASON
Minister for Land Resource Management, Willem Westra van Holthe, has launched the start of this year’s northern fire season.

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John Elferink - OFFENDERS FACE TOUGHER PENALTIES FROM TODAY
Violent offenders will serve guaranteed jail time and offenders who assault workers will face tougher penalties with new legislation coming into effect today.

Peter Styles - UPGRADES TO ROBERTSON BARRACKS WELCOMED
The Northern Territory Government has welcomed the Defence Force commitment to spending $110 million on upgrades to Robertson Barracks.