The Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT) has outlined a series of position statements ahead of the August 25 Territory election, calling on all potential members of the legislative assembly to support them as part of their election platforms.

 

The LGANT has said that it is seeking commitments from a future Territory Government to grow and support local government, both generally and constitutionally, while seeking to improve local government finances and growing partnerships.

 

The document request support for the local government by advocating the introduction of provisions in any future territory constitution.