The Latest Breaking News from NT

Labor accuses Scott Morrison of 'encouraging' Darwin Port lease with nearly $20 million incentive payment

Documents released by Labor show Scott Morrison signed off on a federal agreement to pay almost $20 million to the NT government as part of an incentive program for privatising the Darwin Port.

ABC News · May 12, 2022

Choosing NT's next chief minister could take weeks if Labor politicians fail to reach consensus

Northern Territory government MLAs will go to a caucus vote tomorrow to try to decide who the next chief minister will be. But there's still a chance it will be forced to a rank-and-file Labor ballot.

ABC News · May 12, 2022

NT chief minister vote could take weeks

The Northern Territory may have to wait weeks for a new chief minister if Labor's left and right factions fail to agree on a replacement for Michael Gunner.

AAP · May 12, 2022

Chief Minister Michael Gunner's resignation has opened the door for a new Northern Territory leader

Michael Gunner's shock resignation on Tuesday opens the door for a new leader in the Northern Territory. The question is, who will it be?

ABC News · May 10, 2022

Manison poised to be new NT chief minister

Michael Gunner, the first territory-born Top End leader, has resigned as the NT chief minister, saying his head and heart are no longer in the job.

AAP · May 10, 2022

Michael Gunner has resigned as Northern Territory Chief Minister. Here's a brief timeline of his political career

After nearly six years in the top job, Michael Gunner has stepped down as the Northern Territory Chief Minister. Look back the key events that shaped his time in power.

ABC News · May 10, 2022

Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner resigns. Could this help Labor in the federal election?

Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner has resigned suddenly, making the announcement just after delivering the NT budget in parliament. He will stay on as a backbencher.

The Conversation · May 10, 2022

The Loop: NT Chief Minister resigns, PM stands by Warringah candidate, man sentenced over R-rated police chase incident

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ABC News · May 10, 2022

Resigning NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner unveils improved budget bottom line, but deficit and debt levels stay high

Ahead of his surprise resignation as Chief Minister, Mr Gunner unveiled a plan to balance the books two years earlier than previously forecast — but until then, debt levels will continue to grow.

ABC News · May 10, 2022

Gunner resigns as NT chief minister

Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner has announced his decision to resign, almost immediately after he delivered the territory's budget.

AAP · May 10, 2022