Luke Gosling (Solomon, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

We've seen over the last couple of weeks that when push comes to shove politicians in the NT from all sides can come together and stick it up Canberra!

We saw this at the federal level, with all four Northern Territory representatives standing together to stand up for the Northern Territory's rights. We saw it last week when a tripartisan delegation came from the Territory to Canberra and presented both houses with a resolution from the Northern Territory parliament, calling on the federal parliament to respect and recognise Territory rights.

Today I'm pleased to say that the good times keep on rolling, because the NT is taking over parliament this week. This Wednesday evening Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner, the Northern Territory federal representatives and the Darwin Major Business Group are hosting an event called Facing North. The event held here in Parliament House will again, for the second year, showcase the very best of the Territory. It will have representatives from important sectors, including tourism, defence and construction. Our guests will also get to sample local produce.

The event will give guests a taste of the opportunities the Territory presents to Australia. Territorians know that there are boundless possibilities in the north and we want to share it with the rest of our country. With the right mix of investment and government support, the opportunities presented by the north can be realised.

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