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NORTHERN TERRITORY ELECTION WRAP 2020
After a long vote count and despite a strong swing against the incumbent government, Labor has been re-elected to run the Northern Territory Government for the next four years, with Chief Minister Michael Gunner continuing in his role and taking on a new responsibility as Treasurer.
Notably, ministerial portfolios and government departments have been restructured, and of particular relevance to our industry will be:
• Hon Selena Uibo MLA as Attorney-General
• Hon Paul Kirby MLA as Minister for Small Business and Minister for Jobs and Training
• Hon Nicole Manison MLA as Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services; and
• Hon Eva Lawler MLA as Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics.
The election has also seen a number of seats change hands to the Country Liberal Party which has come back from only holding two seats prior to the election. Terry Mills as leader of the Territory Alliance did not fare so well, losing his seat and leaving the Territory Alliance with only one representative in NT Parliament.
No matter your political views, a strong opposition is crucial to holding the Government to account and is in the broad interests of good government in the Northern Territory.
Before the election, the MTA presented its Election Charter: Automotive in the Territory to all candidates to let them know what they can do to support, protect and grow the automotive industry.
As the NT moves beyond the initial impacts of COVID-19 it will be the MTA’s job to continue to engage will the NT Government in the interests of our members and the industry.
This includes a commitment to issues such as skill shortages and training, modernisation of the Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading (Motor Vehicle Dealers) Regulations 1992, the fight against unlicensed vehicle sellers and kick starting the NT economy.
