This week we’ve been witness to yet more mixed messages from theTurnbull Government in its response to PFAS contamination in Katherine. Less than one month ago, Katherine residents were told their water was safe to drink. Yet this week, the Minister for Defence and Chief Minister of the Northern Territory announced a water treatment plant

Territorians who live remotely or in town camps will have no voice in the Turnbull Government’s offensive postal plebiscite. As well Thousands of Territorians living in dwellings without letter boxes or personal post boxes will be excluded from voting. The Federal Government’s postal plebiscite proposal is clearly discriminatory. As Members of the Federal Parliament we

On International Day of World Indigenous Peoples Labor stands with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to recommit to delivering a greater say in issues that affect their lives. And the next step is enshrining an Indigenous voice in our Constitution. Because for too long our first Australians have been excluded from the nation’s birth certificate. Labor is committed

Today we join the nation in mourning the passing of Dr G Yunupingu. He was a great Yolngu man from the Gumatj clan of the remote Galiwin’ku community on Elcho Island off the coast of Arnhem Land.   The internationally renowned singer songwriter passed away yesterday in Darwin after a long battle with illness.  

The Stronger Communities Programme provides grants of between $2,500 and $20,000 for small capital projects that improve community participation and contribute to vibrant and viable communities.   There is a total of $150,000 available to Lingiari to fund a maximum of 20 projects. Local government agencies, Incorporated not-for-profits and Trustees acting on behalf of a

Vale Mr Lester OAM It is with great sadness that I acknowledge the passing of lifelong Aboriginal rights campaigner, Yankunytjatjara Elder and Maralinga atomic test survivor Mr Lester OAM. I send my deepest condolences to Mr Lester’s family. Mr Lester played a pivotal role in fighting for recognition of the many Aboriginal people who, like

In question time today Minister Josh Frydenberg confirmed that funding for NT Government Schools will be less than the rate of increase in the Consumer Price Index. Minister Frydenburg was responding to a question from Member for Linigiari Warren Snowdon This is an admission by the Turnbull Government that in real terms funding for Government

The Turnbull Government’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has come under fire after it was revealed in Senate Estimates that only 1 in 10 projects under active consideration by the NAIF are in the Northern Territory, despite Board members claiming upwards of $600,000 in taxpayer funded perks.   An opening statement tabled by Ms Laurie

The Federal Minister for Health’s refusal to roll out a voluntary blood testing program in Katherine underscores the Turnbull Government’s ad hoc approach to managing PFAS contamination.   The Minister’s decision comes almost six months after the Northern Territory’s Health Minister requested a voluntary blood testing program be rolled out in the Katherine community.  

Last night in the Federation Chamber Mr Snowdon asked Paul Fletcher, the Minister representing the Communications Minister, for answers as to the reckless and ill-considered shut down of shortwave radio services by the ABC in the Northern Territory. “He refused to give Territorians the answers they deserve,” Mr Snowdon said. This represented a continuation of