Big Police Funding in Crime-Busting Northern Territory Budget

The Northern Territory budget will include $90 million (US$59 million) more for police as the government tackles one of the region’s biggest issues—crime and anti-social behaviour. Ahead of her first budget on May 14, Chief Minister and Treasurer Eva Lawler has spruiked the extra investment, part of $570 million (US$376 million) to be pumped into the force over the next five years. Ms. Lawler says Territorians have made it clear that reducing crime is a key concern. “We know it’s a number-one issue and we need to make sure the budget 2024 reflects that,” she told reporters on May 13. “Our budget will reflect a large additional investment in police. It will be the largest investment ever in the history of the Northern Territory police.”...