Sky News hosts final debate between NT leaders Eva Lawler and Lia Finocchiaro
Chief Minister Eva Lawler and opposition leader Lia Finocchiaro will face off in one final debate ahead of what is expected to be a “down to the wire” election. Find out when and how to watch.
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The Northern Territory’s major party leaders Chief Minister Eva Lawler and Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro will clash one final time at the Sky News NT Leaders’ Debate.
The event, supported by the NT Chamber of Commerce, will be the final chance for the two to face-off before Territorians head to the polls.
Sky News Australia Chief News Anchor Kieran Gilbert will moderate the one-hour debate on Tuesday, August 20 at 4pm ACST / 4.30pm AEST, live from Darwin.
The Sky News NT Leaders’ Debate will provide audience members with the opportunity to put questions directly to the two leaders on their vision for the Territory.
Kieran Gilbert said the leader’s debate came at a pivotal time with voters and experts from further afield to have a very keen interest in the election.
“This final debate between the leaders comes at a crucial time in the election campaign, just days out from NT voters going to the ballot box,” he said.
“A stumble or mistake could prove devastating in the final stages of the NT campaign as many voters are making up their minds.
“With elections looming in Queensland, WA and of course the federal poll within the next year, political observers around the nation are looking at this election very closely.
“The question being asked - will this be the first of the mainland Labor governments to fall, and what lessons will there be for other election races over the coming months?”
NT Chamber of Commerce chief executive Greg Ireland said the word on the street was that the Territory election would come “down to the wire”.
“The value of this debate is the opportunity to focus on the future economic settings for the business community, as the engine room of the NT economy, this must be a strong focus for both leaders,” he said.
Sky News will deliver comprehensive live coverage and analysis during NT Decides as NT residents head to the polls on August 24.
An expert election night panel including Kieran Gilbert, Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell, Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians and CLP Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, and NT MLA and former NT Deputy Chief Minister Nicole Manison.
Sky News Chief Election Analyst Tom Connell will be live throughout the evening with rapid results and an in-depth breakdown of the votes as they’re counted minute by minute.
The panel will cross live to expert reporters on the ground from 6pm ACST including Sky News Northern Australia correspondent Matt Cunningham, anchor Laura Jayes and reporter Georgie Dickerson.
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