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Northern Territory debt soaring past $7 billion after COVID-19 stimulus measures

THE Northern Territory Treasurer Nicole Manison will face tough scrutiny today over the NT’s soaring debt

The Northern Territory Treasurer Nicole Manison will face tough scrutiny today over the NT’s soaring debt. Picture: Che Chorley
The Northern Territory Treasurer Nicole Manison will face tough scrutiny today over the NT’s soaring debt. Picture: Che Chorley

THE Northern Territory Treasurer Nicole Manison will face tough scrutiny today over the NT’s soaring debt.

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Pre-coronavirus NT debt was expected to hit more than $7 billion.

This will climb further with big spending stimulus measures taken to help NT industry and workers during coronavirus shutdowns.

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Key Territory business groups have warned of the looming financial crisis facing the Northern Territory post-coronavirus.

Ms Manison will today brief Territorians on the extent of the financial crisis facing Territorians.

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