Fyles Government Puts Fairy Floss before Firies

Media release from the Shadow Minister for Public Employment, Bill Yan:   For almost 1000 days our hard-working Territory firefighters have been fighting for a pay rise from the Fyles Labor Government. Yet Labor’s minister responsible was too busy to come to the table, instead choosing to attend the show circuit. Minister for Public Employment,…

A New Coat of Paint over Fyles Wear & Tear

Media release from the Leader of the Opposition, Lia Finocchiaro:   Yesterday it was announced that the Howard Springs Quarantine Facility will be repurposed as accommodation for Defence Force personnel. With defence personnel set to occupy the facility immediately, the total cost of “Wear & Tear” must be known to the Fyles Labor Government. “Today…

COUNTRY LIBERAL PARTY LAUNCHES PRESELECTION PROCESS

The Country Liberal Party is looking to build on its success and strengthen its team that will defeat Labor at the 2024 election and ensure a safer, stronger Territory. In calling for Expressions of Interest for CLP preselection, President Sean Heenan said “If you’re disappointed by Labor’s continual cover ups and destructive policies, and believe…

We’re being gaslit on gas.

Media release from the Shadow Minister for Renewables and Energy, Joshua Burgoyne: Shadow Minister for Renewables and Energy, Joshua Burgoyne said that this morning’s estimates session regarding Power and Water should be a huge concern to Territorians. Mr Burgoyne said, “The Chair of Power and Water said he couldn’t be certain that Territorians would not…

Estimates Day 6: Territory Housing: Debt and destruction

Media release from the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for Housing, Gerard Maley: Today the CLP Opposition has raised some serious concerns in relation to the large amount of outstanding rent from Territory housing, impacting the Territory budget. Shadow Minister for Housing Gerard Maley said “Today we uncovered Labor in addition to…

Solar slashed under Labor

Media release from the Shadow Minister for Renewables and Energy, Joshua Burgoyne: This morning in Estimates the Labor Minister for Renewables Selena Uibo confirmed that the Home and Business Battery Scheme has been cut from $6000 to $5000. Shadow Minister for Renewables and Energy Joshua Burgoyne, today said that “With the costs of these solar…

Agribusiness a lost opportunity

Media release from the Shadow Minister for Agribusiness and Fisheries, Joshua Burgoyne: We learned yesterday evening that role of Deputy Chief Executive Officer is still vacant after months and months. Shadow Minister for Agribusiness and Fisheries Joshua Burgoyne said, “This is a vital position to deliver on the important objectives for our Agriculture industry and…

Estimates Day 5: Chansey Paech: buck passing continues

Media release from the Shadow Attorney General, Steve Edgington: Labor’s smoke and mirrors continued today when it comes to the cost paid by Territorians on the bungled sacking of Jamie Chalker. Despite questions on Jamie Chalker’s legal fees being hand-balled by the Police Minister last week and in yesterday’s session with the Chief Minster to…