Today marks the 100th day of the CLP Government, which has delivered decisive action to create a safer, stronger, and more prosperous Northern Territory.
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro said: "Prior to the election in August, we promised Territorians change for the better, and we're delivering on that promise."
"Our first 100 days have been about action - taking the necessary steps to address the issues that matter most to Territorians," she said.
"Our 17-member CLP team has laid a strong foundation to reduce crime, rebuild our economy, and restore the Territory's unique lifestyle.
"The optimism in our communities show we're on the right path, but this is just the beginning, and we have much more to do."
To reduce crime, the government has introduced tougher bail laws under Declan's Law, provided police with new powers to address knife crime, lowered the age of criminal responsibility, created new ram raid and post and boast offences, and introduced minimum mandatory sentences for assaulting frontline workers, and new nuisance public drinking laws.
"We have given police better powers to do their jobs properly because the crime crisis Labor created has warranted a crisis response," said Mrs Finocchiaro.
"We make no apologies for our swift and decisive action to reduce crime because it's what Territorians demanded. If you're not doing the wrong thing, you have nothing to worry about."
The CLP Government has taken significant steps to rebuild the economy, announcing an interim Territory Coordinator, Stuart Knowles, who is a long-term Territorian with significant experience in the private and public sector.
"The Territory Coordinator will re-define the way business is done in the Northern Territory, and this economic reform will enable the Territory to focus on our key economic strengths in mining, energy, agriculture, tourism and defence as we rebuild the Territory's economy," said Mrs Finocchiaro.
Other economic initiatives include removing payroll tax for small businesses, launching the HomeGrown Territory Grants, and investing $27 million in Alice Springs infrastructure projects.
The government has reintroduced School Attendance Officers, saved Anzac Oval, more than doubled the solar battery bonus to $12,000, frozen car registration fees, provided free driver's licences, and introduced free swimming lessons for all Years 1-6 students.
"From 1 January, the meningococcal B vaccine will be free for all infants under the age of 2, and adolescents aged 14 to 19 years, and we have expanded the health services community pharmacists can provide Territorians," said Mrs Finocchiaro.
"We have aligned our public sector structures with our Government's top priorities, building a stronger, more specialised public service, we've brought back a Minister for Asian Relations, and we've unveiled a detailed infrastructure plan to fix the Corrections mess left by Labor."
"Turning around eight years of neglect is a big task, but we've made significant progress in our first 100 days.
"We will continue to deliver on more of our election commitments because we want to be known as a government of action.
"There's a renewed sense of optimism in the Territory - a belief in what we can achieve together.
"We will ensure our government is visible, accessible, genuinely available, accountable, and not afraid to fight for the right decisions for the Territory.
"Standing side-by-side with Territorians who put their faith in us, we are laser focused on building a future where the Northern Territory is the best place in Australia to live, work, and invest."
CLP GOVERNMENT'S LIST OF KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 100 DAYS
Reducing Crime package - Declan's Law, ram raids, post and boat, nuisance public drinking, minimum sentencing for assaults on workers.
Increased police presence - More officers in uniform, and on the streets to enhance community safety.
Territory Coordinator - Reforming our economy by making the Territory a more competitive place to invest.
HomeGrown Territory grants - Up to $50,000 to build a new home and $10,000 to buy an existing home for First Home buyers.
Payroll tax - Removing payroll tax for small businesses with less than $2.5m turnover.
Free swimming lessons - For all primary school students in years 1-6.
ATSIAGA Master Plan - Saved ANZAC Oval and progress the Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery.
School Attendance Officers - To get kids to school and hold parents accountable.
MVR changes - Frozen registration fees, one-year free driver's licences, 3-year trailer registration.
Corrections Master Plan - Fixing Labor's Corrections crisis and getting prisoners out of watch houses.
Meningococcal B vaccine rollout - Ensuring community health protection.
New infrastructure projects in Alice Springs - $27m for sport, lifestyle, cultural, tourism and community infrastructure.
Re-established Asian Relations portfolio - Signed MOU with Indonesia to strengthen collaboration on critical mineral and strategic material supply chains.
Machinery of Government changes - For an agile public service focussed on reducing crime, rebuilding the coming and restoring our lifestyle.
Pharmacy reforms - increasing the services available at the chemist for cheaper and quicker access to healthcare.
Expanded hunting reserves - Increased areas for hunting with consistent bag limits.
Security screens for all bus drivers - Measures to improve driver safety.
Solar battery scheme - Up to $12,000 grants to reduce cost of living.
Fines and Penalties - Passed new laws to recover millions in unpaid fines.
Don't be a Dumper campaign - Cracking down on illegal dumping in Alice Springs.
Legal Aid - Fixed longstanding funding issues by providing an extra $5.2 million to continue legal services for quicker access to justice for victims.
Minimum floor price - Introduced legislation to remove minimum unit price for alcohol.
Approvals Fast Track Taskforce - Reforming regulatory processes and reducing approvals timeframes.
