CLP moved out of Opposition offices as Territory Alliance takes over

STAFF of the outgoing Leader of the Opposition Lia Finoncciaro are packing up their offices on the fourth floor of parliament today, with Territory Alliance due to move in next week according to the NT Legislative Assembly clerk

Territory Alliance MLAs Terry Mills and Jeff Collins will move into the Opposition’s offices on the fourth floor of parliament by next week, while Robyn Lambley will remain in her own office.

STAFF of the outgoing Leader of the Opposition Lia Finoncciaro are packing up their offices on the fourth floor of parliament today, with Territory Alliance due to move in next week according to the NT Legislative Assembly clerk.

MORE TOP NEWS

Territory Alliance says it has taken NT Opposition status

CLP undeterred in the face of risk of losing Opposition status

CLP candidate Rose Watts drops out of running for August election

It comes after Independent MLA Robyn Lambley joined Territory Alliance on Wednesday, giving the party enough seats to officially seize NT Opposition status.

The NT News has obtained a copy of a email sent by the NT Legislative Assembly Clerk Michael Tatham on Thursday.

In it, he said Speaker Kezia Purick has authorised him to advise on the outgoing and incoming logistics of bringing in Territory Alliance as the new Opposition.

“The staff from the outgoing Leader of the Opposition are now packing up the Leader of the Opposition office on the fourth floor of Parliament House,” he said.

“Those staff are employed by the Department of the Chief Minister who will be in touch with them as to when their roles cease.”

He said the moving process was expected to be completed by mid next week.

“The Member for Araluen (Robyn Lambley) will not be moving offices,” he said.

“The Member for Daly (Gary Higgins) and the Member for Spillett (Lia Finoncciaro) will be moving into offices formerly occupied by the Members for Fong Lim (Jeff Collins) and Blain (Terry Mills) once they are empty and cleaned.

“The cessation of and commencement of staff and budget allocated to the Leader of the Opposition is a matter for the Department of the Chief Minister.”

AMAZING NT News subscription offer: Only $1 for first 28 days

It is understood Territory Alliance will request for expediency when parliament sittings resume next week.

The NT News made several attempts to contact CLP Leader Lia Finocchiaro and her office for comment on Thursday.

MORE TO COME.