Tough fight for Labor in Northern Territory election
Tom McIlroyCanberra Bureau Chief
Chief Minister Eva Lawler has promised a relentless focus on crime and economic growth if she wins Saturday’s Northern Territory election, facing a tough fight to avoid minority government or a bruising loss for Labor.
Violent and sexual assaults, car theft and trespass offences have surged across the Top End, placing community safety front of mind for voters.
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Tom McIlroy is the Financial Review’s Canberra bureau chief based in the press gallery at Parliament House. He was previously the AFR’s political correspondent. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at thomas.mcilroy@afr.com
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