RAB BYTES – DECEMBER 2024

Cyclone Tracy remembrances

I appreciate the authenticity of the information plaque and memorial to Cyclone Tracy just off Trower Road at Casuarina Secondary College. It presents a graphic testament to this devastating event’s fierceness, velocity and tragedy.

Lia Finnochario and the CLP – first 100 days in office

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Well done to our Chief Minister and her team. Our new government has made an excellent legislative start to its – hopefully first – four-year term. We would do well to remember that most crucial legislation passed will not come into law until January 2025.

I look forward to newfound hope becoming a reality in the new year.

Well done Sitzler

Congratulations to all at Sitzler who contributed to this significant work. We are blessed to have some fine construction companies managing significant developments in the territory. That augurs well for our future.

DV in the NT 

The issue of domestic violence is spiralling out of control. The more the focus and the greater the amount of money and resources devoted to its curtailment, the worse the issue seems to become. It sometimes seems to be that domestic violence is endemic within our community. While it is disastrous all around Australia, as statistically confirmed in per capita terms, the NT leads the way.  Will DV ever be curtailed?

206,000 outstanding infringements owed by defaulting person

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If there are 206,000 fines and infringements outstanding, totalling tens of millions of dollars in outstanding dues, it cannot be the case that only a ‘minority’ have not settled their debts.  The number of outstanding infringements is nothing short of mind boggling.

Darwin is a city of victims

And Darwin is supposedly a safe, secure city? I don’t think so.  Whether walking, exercising. shopping, driving or just going about our lives at home, we are always on guard against potential harm coming our way. The CLP government faces a huge task in countering the issues we confront.

Attacks on paramedics

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The vulnerability faced by paramedics and other frontline workers at the hands of those with nefarious intent makes me shudder in horror. I fervently hope laws to counter this issue are implemented quickly and effectively.  “Enough is enough”, and these attacks must be permanently stopped.

Thank you Mr Knights

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Mr Knights has contributed indefatigably to the Mindil Beach casino and hospitality venue through his leadership and management. His enterprise and commitment have undoubtedly earned them recognition, resulting in his new appointment. Congratulations, and all the best, Mr Knights.

Tracy and the ADF

I hope that  Dr Lewis’s recommendation will be supported and actioned. Without the ADF at that time, one wonders just how much worse the aftermath of Tracy would have been. 

Darwin dog control laws

The dog control laws are poorly managed and in need of an overhaul. It is not only the laws but their enforcement that needs to be considered. In my opinion, there should also be a ban on dog breeds inclined to unpredictable attacks and unwanted savagery. As for incessant canine barking, night after night … maybe that could be addressed by other than the ‘too hard basket’.

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