Marking two years in office, the Finocchiaro CLP Government remains committed to reversing Labor's crime crisis, rebuilding the economy and restoring the unique Territory lifestyle.
Criminal offences have fallen by 10,000 a year and the number of crime victims has fallen dramatically.
The Territory economy is leading the nation on many key economic indicators, with a record number of Territorians in jobs and four nation-building projects set to transform the NT.
Criminal offences have fallen to 2017 levels, the Territory leads the nation on a range of key economic indicators and the Territory lifestyle has been recognised as one of the best in the world under the Finocchiaro CLP Government.
As her Government marks two years in office, Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro said her administration remained committed to reversing Labor's crime crisis, rebuilding the economy and restoring the unique Territory lifestyle.
"We know there is still a lot of work to do, but we are delivering on our promise to Territorians to reverse the damage done by Labor," the Chief Minister said.
Under the Finocchiaro CLP Government:
The number of criminal offences across the Territory has fallen by more than 10,000 a yearVictims of crime have fallen by more than 3,500 a yearMore people are in jobs than ever before in the Territory, which has the highest employment growth in AustraliaResidential building approvals soared by 45.8% over the past year, easily eclipsing the 14.1% rise Australia-widePopulation has grown by 1.6%, with Darwin the only capital city that saw faster population growth last year than the year beforeThe Territory was ranked 14th in the world on The New York Times "Places to Go in 2026" list - and number one in AustraliaGlobal major events have taken centre stage in the Territory, including Supercars, the return of Test Cricket to the Top End after 22 years and MXGP in Darwin for the second year in 2026, following a 24-year absence from AustraliaA Flinders University study found Territorians are the happiest people in Australia and SEC Newgate's Mood of the Bush report found 65% of Territorians consider their quality of life to be either good, very good or excellent - up from 54% last year.
The Chief Minister said that reversing Labor's crime crisis remained her Government's number one priority.
"Safe communities are at the heart of the unique Territory lifestyle and my Government will never back down from our commitment to make our streets safe and to ensure Territorians feel secure in their own homes," she said.
To reverse Labor's crime crisis, over the past two years the Finocchiaro CLP Government has taken strong action including:
Introduced the toughest new bail laws in the country, including Declan's Law, strict new bail and community safety reformsWelcomed 259 new police recruits across all streams have commenced training and graduated, including Constables, PPSOs, and Auxiliaries. This includes 186 Constables, 52 Police Auxiliaries, and our first cohort of 21 PPSOs which graduated in late June. A further 35 PPSOs are in trainingSecured the strongest pay deal in two decades for Territory police, making them the highest paid in the countryAnnounced plans for a new 1,200-bed Men's Remand and Intake facility as well as a purpose-built 200-bed Women's centreIntroduced Police Public Safety Officers, the biggest policing reform in a generationPassed landmark child safety reformsLowered the age of criminal responsibility from 12 to 10Brought in additional powers to tackle nuisance public drinking and knife crimeIntroduced OC Spray for self defence.
"We have also done a lot of work to rebuild the economy and we have four nation-building projects set to transform the Territory: Betaloo Basin gas, the Northern Marine Complex, Arafura Rare Earth Nolan's mine and the Territory Energy Link," the Chief Minister said.
The Territory economy is leading the nation on a range of economic indicators, including:
More Territorians in a job than ever before, with over 150,000 in employmentHighest participation rate in Australia, 74.1% compared to 66.7% Australia wide - increased 1.2% across year to May 2026Largest increase in jobs vacancies, 31.3% compared to a 2.5% decline Australia-wide (Year to May 2026, ABS data), reflecting the level of confidence Territory businesses have in the economy The value of housing finance commitments excluding refinancing in the Territory increased by 20% to $324 million in the June quarter 2026 compared to a decrease of 1.9% Australia-wideIn June 2026 the Territory reported the highest level of monthly residential building approvals since November 2016 (86 approvals)Darwin is the most affordable capital city in AustraliaThe Territory Government has paid or approved 592 grants under the HomeGrown ($50K) and FreshStart ($30K) grantsHighest increase in construction work done across the year to March 2026 (68.8% compared to 4.5% Australia-wide), to $6.9 billion in year-average termsHighest payroll-tax free threshold in Australia ($2.5 million)The NT is forecast to have the lowest debt-to-revenue ratio growth in the Nation (+3.7% compared to +23.9% State average)Second highest Household Spending (retail spending) increase in Australia over the last two years (9.2% compared to 4.9% Australia wide), driven by 'recreation and culture', 'furnishings and household equipment', and 'miscellaneous goods and services'.
"We are delivering on our promise to reduce crime, rebuild the economy and restore the unique Territory lifestyle and there is much more work to do," the Chief Minister said.
"We are a strong, diverse and unified Government and we will continue to work hard for Territorians in our year of growth, certainty and security.
"We can be proud of what we have achieved in two short years and look forward to continuing to improve the lives of Territorians."
