Last week, the NT government announced it would establish a lobbyist register. The government also announced the defunding of two environmental organisations. 

Both the Arid Lands Environment Centre and the Environment Centre NT previously received 100 thousand dollars in funding each year.  

They believe the Finocchiaro government are fearful of scrutiny from environment groups.

Image: Image: supplied/ E Jordan

Produced By: Kate Lyons-Dawson

Featured In Story: Alex Vaughan- Policy Officer, Arid Lands Environment Centre

First aired on The Wire, Monday 24 February 2025