NT, federal governments gather with land councils on Tiwi Islands to sign major housing deal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NT, federal governments gather with land councils on Tiwi Islands to sign major housing deal

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In short: Government ministers have gathered with the NT's land council bosses to sign off on a $4 billion deal for remote housing in the territory. Government ministers have gathered with the NT's land council bosses to sign off on a $4 billion deal for remote housing in the territory. Federal government backs pledge to halve overcrowded housing NT and Commonwealth government ministers gathered with the NT's land council heads in Milikapiti to sign the deal, which they're pledging will halve overcrowding by 2034. Calls for appropriate design for new builds During the signing ceremony, Central Land Council general manager Josie Douglas said it was pivotal that any new homes built as part of the deal were appropriately designed.

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NT government to miss five-year remote housing target as it finalises new federal agreement
1 year, 6 months ago

NT government to miss five-year remote housing target as it finalises new federal agreement

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The Northern Territory's housing and homelands minister has conceded a key milestone to build 1,950 bedrooms in remote communities over five years will be missed. Key points: The NT government has only built 1,257 bedrooms in remote communities in the past five years It means it will miss a key remote housing target due on June 30 The government says …

Concerns NT government homes not built to last as it surges ahead with Remote Housing Program
2 years, 1 month ago

Concerns NT government homes not built to last as it surges ahead with Remote Housing Program

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For Pintupi man Ashley Spencer, it's been a 15-year wait for a home. Key points: The NT government says it's on track to meet a remote housing target by June next year But Aboriginal housing groups fear the houses are not being built to last There are also concerns Aboriginal employment is no longer being used to construct many of …

NT pleads with Canberra to pay for new homes on Aboriginal homelands, plays catch-up on remote housing targets
3 years, 3 months ago

NT pleads with Canberra to pay for new homes on Aboriginal homelands, plays catch-up on remote housing targets

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The Northern Territory has asked the Australian government to urgently fund new homes and upgrades on traditional Aboriginal homelands, where people are living in "dilapidated houses for shelter, in severely overcrowded conditions". Key points: The NT is pleading with Canberra for funds to build houses on Aboriginal homelands The Australian government is considering the request while denying responsibility The NT …

Tiwi Land Council announces independent governance review to address community 'concerns'
3 years, 3 months ago

Tiwi Land Council announces independent governance review to address community 'concerns'

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The organisation that represents the traditional owners of the Tiwi Islands has announced an independent review of its operations to help address community concerns, although it will not elaborate on what the issues are. Key points: The Tiwi Land Council says the review will examine how it functions and delivers its services The National Indigenous Australians Agency is assisting in …

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