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AMA NT slams ‘smoke and mirrors’ Territory health budget

AMA NT slams ‘smoke and mirrors’ Territory health budget

The latest health budget has been labelled “disappointing” by the Australian Medical Association NT, which warned headline funding increases mask cuts to primary care, remote care, mental health and disease prevention, adding the Finocchiaro CLP Government needs to recognise the health system is in crisis.

Budget 2026: Big spending continues as slightly improved debt still at record level

Budget 2026: Big spending continues as slightly improved debt still at record level

Treasurer Bill Yan delivered his second budget Tuesday morning that contains no “lollies or sweets”, with the Finocchiaro CLP Government overseeing a record net debt that will now top $11.35 billion this year and grow to $12.56 billion in 2026-27 – less than previously estimated due to better than expected revenue streams and less spending on infrastructure projects – while Mr Yan said the government is “living within our means” despite no substantive plans to reduce the debt.

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