Speeches

Territory Coordinator

Major projects, regulatory inefficiency, economic and industrial competitiveness, TERC, Commissioner structures, NT (Self Government) Act 1978, executive overreach, ultra vires.

National Apology to Australia's Indigenous People

Listening, 17 th Anniversary, Stolen Generations, Canberra, Brendan Nelson, Indigenous disadvantage, open and respectful discussions.

Defence Investment in the NT

Launch of NT Defence Week, East Arm, economic multiplier effect of defence industries, construction sector, ASPI, Defence Strategic Review.

Minimum Unit Pricing Repeal

Alcohol policy, academic literature, on-ground testimony, history of MUP internationally, British Medical Journal, police auxiliaries, evidence-based strategies, context-specific solutions.

Local Problem Solving – Berrimah Northcrest and Stuart Park

Improving bus services for schoolkids, helping young families, council affiliation, essential primary school security upgrades, reinvigorating Stuart Park High Street.

Cyclone Tracy 50th Anniversary

The tale of Tanzil’s uncle Nazmul Huq surviving Christmas Eve 1974, and the strength, courage and good humour of Territorians.

Treasury Mid Year Report & Auditor General’s Report to Legislative Assembly

Financial reporting, declining population growth, results of audits, operating performance, public sector staffing, growing gap between revenue and expenditure.

Environmental Protections

Safeguarding for future generations whilst also promoting sustainable economic development, with reference to Territory Coordinator model, gas industry, and renewables.

50th Anniversary of the Legislative Assembly

Conversion rates in cricket, and reflections on 50 th anniversary commemoration event attended by past NT Parliamentarians.

First Homeowner Grants

History in Australia, rental crisis, absence of supply, new NT scheme, mitigating negative net interstate migration, housing academic research.

Musical Institutions & Contributors

Tribute to Haileybury’s Willy Wonka, BEAT Festival, Darwin Chorale, Darwin Symphony Orchestra, Music NT, NT Music School, Stuart Park Primary.

Delivering for Territorians

Economic policy direction including housing supply stimulus, payroll tax reform, incentivising small business, and CommSec State of the State reports.

Population Growth & Demographic Decline

Loss of human capital, explanation of components of population, discussion of demographic data, importance of migration.

TAFR – Treasurer's Annual Financial Report

Making best use of Parliamentary time and understanding our economic position with reference to current debt, revenue, and fiscal balance.

Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence

Interaction of alcohol policy with domestic, family, and sexual violence, citing relevant academic research papers.

Nuisance Drinking

Liquor legislation changes to create new public drinking offence, to address and deter antisocial behaviour, noting associated research.

Criminal Code

Need for a legislative package aimed at deterrence, diversion, and reduction of crime, with specific regard to local conditions.

Bail & Police Administration

Declan’s Law, knife crime, handheld scanners, edged weaponry, presumption of bail, crime reduction, and stabilising the NT.

Maiden Speech

Tanzil’s first speech in Parliament, discussing opportunity, Fong Lim, his family history, education, and hopes and aspirations for the NT.