Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese stops in at Rapid Creek Markets at start of three-day NT tour

OPPOSITION leader Anthony ‘Albo’ Albanese made a pit stop at the Rapid Creek Markets today after flying into Darwin for a three-day tour of the Top End.

FEDERAL Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has touched down in Darwin, sticking the boot into the Prime Minister as he looks to lay the groundwork for his next tilt at the top job.

Just moments after landing at Darwin International Airport, Mr Albanese took a tour of the Rapid Creek Markets flanked by fellow MP and Member for Solomon Luke Gosling, who ambushed him with a laksa.

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese, centre, with Member for Johnston Joel Bowden and Member For Solomon Luke Gosling at the Rapid Creek Markets today. Picture: Glenn Campbell

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The Opposition Leader, who spoke largely about Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s triumph on Saturday, said he would be in town for several days to outline his vision for the Top End.

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese meets Darwin local Alana Hardy at the Rapid Creek Markets today. Picture: Glenn Campbell

“I will be visiting defence facilities, we’ll be looking at housing, we’ll be looking at childcare, we’ll be meeting with community leaders and meeting with the community at places like (Rapid Creek),” Mr Albanese said.

He attacked the Federal Government over its track record of meeting its election commitments in the NT.

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese at Darwin's Rapid Creek Markets today. Picture: Glen Campbell

“For example, the upgraded Kakadu, nothing has happened well after 18 months after the announcement,” he said.

“Nothing flows through, whether it be emergency response funds, whether it be water funds, whether it be infrastructure.”

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This is Mr Albanese’s first visit to the Territory since the NT election.