The former prime minister will bow out of politics today. Follow the day’s news liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastRedirecting $1.5 billion in federal money committed for the Middle Arm industrial precinct in Darwin to greener alternatives would create more than 7000 jobs in the Northern Territory, a new report argues.The report, commissioned by the Environment Centre NT (ECNT), recommends the Albanese government drop its planned equity stake in the controversial development and instead spend the money on renewable energy infrastructure, retro-fitting of homes, and investment into existing port facilities at neighbouring East Arm.This is a once in a generation opportunity to slash the cost of living, create thousands of good quality local jobs and training opportunities, and build a clean industrial base for the Territory. Continue reading…
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Author : Amy Remeikis
Publish date : 2024-02-26 20:10:50
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