Concerns new Territory Coordinator position will allow NT government to 'cut corners'
3 months, 1 week ago

Concerns new Territory Coordinator position will allow NT government to 'cut corners'

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Community members from across Darwin have expressed concerns and "deep disappointment" during public consultation on controversial draft laws designed to fast-track major economic projects in the Northern Territory. According to the bill, once named a "significant project", the Territory Coordinator could set deadlines for NT government departments to tick off on approvals. Mr Knowles said remote communities had not been "avoided" and encouraged those at the Palmerston meeting to "reach into their networks" to pass on information shared at the forum. "The Territory Coordinator policy was something we took to the 2020 and 2024 elections," Mr Finocchiaro said.

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Territory coordinator, domestic violence dominates NT parliamentary sitting fortnight
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Territory coordinator, domestic violence dominates NT parliamentary sitting fortnight

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NT prison guards protest against privatising jobs, as Territory Coordinator Bill introduced to parliament
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NT prison guards protest against privatising jobs, as Territory Coordinator Bill introduced to parliament

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NT chief minister outlines plans ahead of parliament resuming for 2025, focusing on economy and crime
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NT chief minister outlines plans ahead of parliament resuming for 2025, focusing on economy and crime

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The Northern Territory chief minister has vowed to crack down on environmental "lawfare" by removing the ability for third parties to challenge economic project approvals through a civil tribunal. Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro said the move was just one pillar of her government's vision to grow the territory's economy, in a keynote address to Darwin's business community ahead of parliament …

NT government names first 'Territory Coordinator' months ahead of controversial new laws coming before parliament
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NT government names first 'Territory Coordinator' months ahead of controversial new laws coming before parliament

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