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The Northern Territory candidates vying for your vote in the federal election

Whether you're in downtown Darwin or the furthest flung corner of the Northern Territory, there's a politician that wants your vote in the federal election on Saturday 21 May.

Northern Territory Senate hopefuls promise a 'shake-up' in fight against family violence

Northern Territory Senate hopefuls promise a 'shake-up' in fight against family violence

The Northern Territory's two main Senate candidates are both running hard on the issue of domestic and family violence, as rates in the territory soar well above the national average.

Northern Territory ballot orders for next month's federal election announced

Northern Territory ballot orders for next month's federal election announced

The Country Liberal Party has secured top spot on two of the Northern Territory's three ballot papers, with 32 candidates confirmed to contest next month's federal election.

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AEC suspends review into CLP ahead of upcoming federal election

The Australian Electoral Commission has paused a review into the Northern Territory's major conservative party, which was launched after the CLP's only sitting senator, Sam McMahon, quit the party.

Ex-NT deputy chief minister quits CLP

More prominent Northern Territory conservatives have quit the Country Liberal Party, joining four other high profile members who've resigned in recent months.

CLP responds to NT senator Sam McMahon's allegations of 'abuse' by former staffer

Outgoing senator Sam McMahon last week used parliamentary privilege to accuse a former staffer of 'abuse'. The Country Liberal Party's president Fiona Darcy says "it's not a CLP issue".

The NT's Country Liberal Party to introduce bill stipulating automatic prison time for assaults on police, frontline workers

The Country Liberal Party says laws in the Northern Territory need to be strengthened to better protect police and frontline workers, by locking up those who assault them. However, the government has criticised the move and is likely to vote it down.

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NT's Country Liberal Party under review by electoral commission amid 'spate' of resignations from members

NT's Country Liberal Party under review by electoral commission amid 'spate' of resignations from members

The Country Liberal Party may have to prove it has enough members to stay registered as a party, with the Australian Electoral Commission confirming a review is underway.

Northern Territory Senator Sam McMahon says she had 'safety concerns' in her CLP workplace, cites Jenkins report

Northern Territory Senator Sam McMahon says she had 'safety concerns' in her CLP workplace, cites Jenkins report

Northern Territory's Senator Sam McMahon, who quit the Country Liberal Party last week, says she feared for her safety while in the party and received "no calls from anyone" within the party about the concerns she raised.

Coalition senator Sam McMahon resigns from CLP, set to sit on crossbench

Coalition senator Sam McMahon resigns from CLP, set to sit on crossbench

Northern Territory senator Sam McMahon has resigned from the Country Liberal Party, a spokesman confirms. The Morrison Coalition government will lose a sitting senator to the crossbench.

Country Liberal Party reprimands senior figure amid confusion over COVID-19 vaccine mandate policy

Country Liberal Party reprimands senior figure amid confusion over COVID-19 vaccine mandate policy

The Country Liberal Party vice-president is reprimanded for speaking at an anti-vaccine rally in Darwin, seemingly in conflict with the party's stance.

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