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Gunner government’s ban of NT Independent criticised as scrutiny bid fails
A motion to refer NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner to a powerful parliamentary committee over a decision to blacklist a local news organisation has been voted down.
Key points:
- The government says it has banned the NT Independent over grievances with its publisher
- Last year, the Senate unanimously called on the NT government to overturn the ban
- Independent MLA Robyn Lambley has accused the government of trying to avoid scrutiny
The NT Independent has been operating for almost a year, but the government has refused to allow its reporters to attend press conferences and advised government agencies not to respond to its questions.
The government claims its ban relate to grievances with the outlet’s publisher.
But its stance has triggered…
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