1 00:21:35,670 --> 00:21:38,370 Mary's does a good laksa, but I love my dry noodle. 2 00:21:40,040 --> 00:21:42,230 Check it out, Michael's special dry noodles, on the menu. 3 00:21:28,680 --> 00:21:31,080 on Saturday morning. If you don't know about it, 4 00:21:31,870 --> 00:21:35,670 there's a Panchan market noodle stall opposite Mary's. 5 00:21:23,370 --> 00:21:26,390 I shake a bit when I don't get my special dry noodles. 6 00:21:26,390 --> 00:21:28,680 I'm definitely going to hit that addiction up pretty hard 7 00:21:21,870 --> 00:21:23,370 - As people out there may know, 8 00:21:17,170 --> 00:21:19,170 Mary's laksa or the dry noodles special? 9 00:21:10,810 --> 00:21:12,810 - Thank you. 10 00:21:12,810 --> 00:21:17,170 - What are you excited more this weekend, 11 00:20:58,940 --> 00:21:02,350 before people from New South Wales? 12 00:21:07,780 --> 00:21:09,930 I don't think I can make that offer formal. 13 00:21:06,010 --> 00:21:07,780 - With the way the national borders work, 14 00:20:56,740 --> 00:20:58,940 - Is there actually a chance that we would accept Kiwis 15 00:20:50,460 --> 00:20:52,520 We can make that make that decision. 16 00:20:48,720 --> 00:20:50,460 where Krona is tracking in both countries. 17 00:20:53,520 --> 00:20:56,740 But obviously we've got some good friends across the ditch. 18 00:20:47,160 --> 00:20:48,720 that we're going to do the right thing by each other 19 00:20:45,870 --> 00:20:47,160 You want to have certainty 20 00:20:38,990 --> 00:20:40,590 between Australia and New Zealand. 21 00:20:44,050 --> 00:20:45,870 would be a bit similar to me, looking at our land borders. 22 00:20:40,590 --> 00:20:43,420 I think the Prime Ministers of both countries 23 00:20:37,090 --> 00:20:38,990 how we manage that and how we obviously travel 24 00:20:35,080 --> 00:20:37,090 of the trans-Tasman bubble, 25 00:20:33,430 --> 00:20:35,080 Obviously I'm supportive of the idea 26 00:20:29,390 --> 00:20:31,850 Gladys and Dan are doing a doing a good job, too. 27 00:20:27,230 --> 00:20:29,390 is on a very good track, as is the rest of the country. 28 00:20:25,080 --> 00:20:27,230 But it would be fair to say that New Zealand 29 00:20:22,730 --> 00:20:25,080 unfortunately, when it comes to the country. 30 00:20:18,930 --> 00:20:21,340 - Is there actually a chance of that happening? 31 00:20:14,870 --> 00:20:18,930 We may let Kiwis visit before we let, you know, southerners. 32 00:20:21,340 --> 00:20:22,730 - I don't control the borders, 33 00:20:11,480 --> 00:20:14,329 There's a lot of fondness for New Zealand here in the NT. 34 00:20:07,810 --> 00:20:10,260 and they've come across. They're fantastic at it. 35 00:20:06,450 --> 00:20:07,810 We've done some recent recruit squads 36 00:20:04,050 --> 00:20:06,450 I know that they're some of our best police officers. 37 00:20:02,700 --> 00:20:04,050 We love our Kiwis. 38 00:20:00,970 --> 00:20:02,700 here in the Territory. 39 00:19:56,990 --> 00:20:00,420 Neve. We'd find many adventures for the Prime Minister 40 00:19:54,850 --> 00:19:56,990 I did say that this would be a great place to bring young 41 00:19:52,550 --> 00:19:54,850 - When I sent a text to her earlier today 42 00:19:51,050 --> 00:19:52,550 in a tourism campaign? 43 00:19:48,640 --> 00:19:51,050 will the NT be targeting New Zealand residents 44 00:19:47,430 --> 00:19:48,640 with Prime Minister Arden, 45 00:19:45,010 --> 00:19:47,430 Thinking forward, with your newfound friendship 46 00:19:43,520 --> 00:19:45,010 some new tourism initiatives. 47 00:19:42,190 --> 00:19:43,520 - This morning we were talking about 48 00:19:40,040 --> 00:19:42,190 I'm in Territorians' corner on this one. 49 00:19:38,810 --> 00:19:40,040 We'll slug it out. 50 00:19:37,560 --> 00:19:38,810 We'll go there. 51 00:19:33,650 --> 00:19:35,370 I'm just making sure they do the right thing. 52 00:19:35,370 --> 00:19:37,560 Now, if they choose to take us to court, well, bring it on. 53 00:19:31,590 --> 00:19:33,650 I'm not spending extra taxpayers' money here. 54 00:19:29,390 --> 00:19:31,590 the existing things we pay for, Parliament House. 55 00:19:28,040 --> 00:19:29,390 That comes within my existing salary, 56 00:19:26,830 --> 00:19:28,040 I'll do that from within. 57 00:19:24,220 --> 00:19:26,830 I won't be going to court. I'll be legislating. 58 00:19:22,110 --> 00:19:24,220 - They'll be taking us to court in that scenario. 59 00:19:18,390 --> 00:19:21,439 when essentially there is not a whole lot left in the budget? 60 00:19:15,970 --> 00:19:18,390 is it fair to go to court and use taxpayers' money 61 00:19:14,740 --> 00:19:15,970 - Just back on fuel, 62 00:19:10,330 --> 00:19:12,880 There's a lot people out there who are doing it pretty tough. 63 00:19:12,880 --> 00:19:14,740 We're doing our best to make sure you get through this. 64 00:19:09,020 --> 00:19:10,330 I get it. 65 00:19:04,210 --> 00:19:06,360 while also letting people get back to work. 66 00:18:58,260 --> 00:19:00,980 much earlier than others that also, again, provides 67 00:19:00,980 --> 00:19:04,210 Territorians certainty that we are caring for their safety 68 00:18:55,960 --> 00:18:58,260 That's why we've been able to put forward a road map 69 00:18:54,100 --> 00:18:55,960 make the Territory a safe place. 70 00:18:51,340 --> 00:18:54,100 because we've been able to do the hard early action, 71 00:18:49,120 --> 00:18:51,340 But we're in a better position than others 72 00:18:47,640 --> 00:18:49,120 because obviously we've copped a whack. 73 00:18:43,450 --> 00:18:47,640 The Territory's in a very - I don't say strong position, 74 00:18:41,020 --> 00:18:42,220 and help workers out. 75 00:18:42,220 --> 00:18:43,450 We'll keep doing that. 76 00:18:39,610 --> 00:18:41,020 We're doing our best to help business out 77 00:18:37,990 --> 00:18:39,610 there have been some economic impacts. 78 00:18:32,470 --> 00:18:33,670 We've done that. 79 00:18:35,980 --> 00:18:37,990 As a consequence of those hard decisions 80 00:18:33,670 --> 00:18:35,980 We've made the Territory the safest place in the country. 81 00:18:30,900 --> 00:18:32,470 You've got to do whatever it takes to save lives first. 82 00:18:27,670 --> 00:18:29,670 But I think everyone out there understands 83 00:18:29,670 --> 00:18:30,900 where I've come from. 84 00:18:26,150 --> 00:18:27,670 and make sure we get the economy ticking again. 85 00:18:24,490 --> 00:18:26,150 All of us are doing our best to try 86 00:18:16,680 --> 00:18:20,170 The economy of the country got whacked. 87 00:18:20,170 --> 00:18:22,020 That includes the Northern Territory. 88 00:18:10,830 --> 00:18:13,700 which does get those workers back into jobs 89 00:18:13,700 --> 00:18:15,300 hopefully as we move forward. 90 00:18:07,810 --> 00:18:10,830 We'll see a much quicker rebound out of this, 91 00:18:06,220 --> 00:18:07,810 to a new normal quicker than the rest. 92 00:18:05,020 --> 00:18:06,220 is that we're going to get back 93 00:18:03,670 --> 00:18:05,020 The good news in the Northern Territory 94 00:18:02,230 --> 00:18:03,670 Obviously concerned for the businesses. 95 00:18:00,420 --> 00:18:02,230 and make sure we help out those workers. 96 00:17:56,540 --> 00:17:59,000 Obviously JobSeeker and JobKeeper are crucial to this. 97 00:17:59,000 --> 00:18:00,420 We've done some of our own packages to try 98 00:17:53,030 --> 00:17:56,540 for the workers who don't have a job and have to pay bills. 99 00:17:45,210 --> 00:17:47,640 How concerned are you on a scale of 1 to 10? 100 00:17:48,870 --> 00:17:51,410 - I'm concerned on many grounds - 101 00:17:40,110 --> 00:17:42,090 Is this the stark reality 102 00:17:34,250 --> 00:17:39,310 just now that estimated 21,400 jobs lost in the NT. 103 00:17:42,090 --> 00:17:44,620 of how much further our economy has to fall? 104 00:17:32,570 --> 00:17:34,250 The Prime Minister had a slide up 105 00:17:28,210 --> 00:17:32,570 That equates to about 11,400 jobs lost in five weeks. 106 00:17:23,840 --> 00:17:27,420 in the Territory were lost in five weeks from 14 March. 107 00:17:18,540 --> 00:17:23,840 - Data released today shows that 5.7 per cent of jobs 108 00:17:15,480 --> 00:17:17,630 Well, I'll go in fighting for Territorians. 109 00:17:10,370 --> 00:17:13,140 We'll legislate if we have to and they may, 110 00:17:09,110 --> 00:17:10,370 if petrol giants don't want to. 111 00:17:13,140 --> 00:17:15,480 after we do that, look to take us to court. 112 00:17:07,050 --> 00:17:09,110 We'll do the right thing for Territorians, 113 00:17:04,800 --> 00:17:06,400 I say: bring it on. 114 00:17:01,760 --> 00:17:04,800 Now, a fuel company might want to then take us to court. 115 00:16:59,780 --> 00:17:01,760 We'll go down this path. 116 00:16:58,580 --> 00:16:59,780 That's the same message from us. 117 00:16:57,060 --> 00:16:58,580 'If you do the right thing, we won't have to legislate.' 118 00:16:55,740 --> 00:16:57,060 They've said very clearly, 119 00:16:51,220 --> 00:16:53,790 - The ACT has essentially threatened this 120 00:16:53,790 --> 00:16:55,740 and gone down this path and seen a change to fuel prices. 121 00:16:48,360 --> 00:16:51,220 Do you have information that you can actually do that? 122 00:16:46,780 --> 00:16:48,360 - Can you legally fix prices? 123 00:16:41,370 --> 00:16:43,050 Minister nationally around that. 124 00:16:43,050 --> 00:16:45,260 I do not get that confidence from petrol giants at all 125 00:16:45,260 --> 00:16:46,780 that they're trying to do the right thing. 126 00:16:38,590 --> 00:16:41,370 Ken is doing a fantastic job as Aboriginal Affairs 127 00:16:37,370 --> 00:16:38,590 We're working through that. 128 00:16:36,130 --> 00:16:37,370 Absolutely. 129 00:16:34,350 --> 00:16:36,130 Should they have more on the shelf remotely? 130 00:16:29,950 --> 00:16:32,510 than I have got from the fuel giants today. 131 00:16:32,510 --> 00:16:34,350 Should people pay less? 132 00:16:28,440 --> 00:16:29,950 that they're trying their best to do the right thing 133 00:16:24,530 --> 00:16:27,010 the things that they go through and what they do. 134 00:16:27,010 --> 00:16:28,440 I got a lot more comfort from them 135 00:16:19,600 --> 00:16:22,110 I got much better answers from them 136 00:16:22,110 --> 00:16:24,530 about how they get food to these places, 137 00:16:17,440 --> 00:16:19,600 and getting food out to those remote locations. 138 00:16:14,660 --> 00:16:16,180 Minister Ken Wyatt has done a fantastic job 139 00:16:12,220 --> 00:16:14,660 We've met with a few food stores during this crisis. 140 00:16:16,180 --> 00:16:17,440 bringing them together 141 00:16:09,730 --> 00:16:12,220 is that they were essentially dodging the hard question. 142 00:16:08,520 --> 00:16:09,730 certainly interpreted it, 143 00:16:06,440 --> 00:16:08,520 the way the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, Kate Worden, 144 00:16:02,150 --> 00:16:06,440 from the petrol giants - or this is the way I heard it, 145 00:15:58,820 --> 00:16:00,250 it goes around to the hard evidence. 146 00:16:00,250 --> 00:16:02,150 I think we've got the strong message today 147 00:15:57,550 --> 00:15:58,820 that they've done, 148 00:15:51,750 --> 00:15:53,849 - It depends on the evidence coming forward. 149 00:15:47,040 --> 00:15:49,960 We've obviously heard of price gouging in outback stores 150 00:15:50,530 --> 00:15:51,750 in regional areas. 151 00:15:40,510 --> 00:15:44,320 - In terms of that threat to legislate price caps, 152 00:15:44,320 --> 00:15:47,040 could that apply to other industries or just petrol? 153 00:15:37,220 --> 00:15:39,970 do the right thing or we'll do the right thing for you. 154 00:15:34,670 --> 00:15:37,220 We're now sending a very strong message to the petrol giants: 155 00:15:29,170 --> 00:15:31,380 into the Territory and fuel prices before. 156 00:15:26,840 --> 00:15:29,170 We also contacted the ACCC, who have done previous work 157 00:15:31,380 --> 00:15:34,670 So, very much familiar with what happens up here. 158 00:15:24,430 --> 00:15:26,840 I went to the PAC and that triggered all of this. 159 00:15:18,250 --> 00:15:21,160 I think a week in corona is a year in human years. 160 00:15:16,650 --> 00:15:18,250 I lose track of time during corona. 161 00:15:22,580 --> 00:15:24,430 About four weeks back, from memory, 162 00:15:07,290 --> 00:15:08,510 to look into this specifically 163 00:15:08,510 --> 00:15:10,650 or had they been doing it independantly? 164 00:15:10,650 --> 00:15:16,650 - No. We went to the ACCC about four weeks back now. 165 00:14:59,370 --> 00:15:01,600 to send a very strong message to the petrol giants that, 166 00:15:01,600 --> 00:15:04,380 if you don't cut these prices, we'll cut them for you. 167 00:15:05,310 --> 00:15:07,290 - Has the NT Government asked the ACCC 168 00:14:54,540 --> 00:14:57,840 It's not hard evidence, but it does certainly say to me 169 00:14:57,840 --> 00:14:59,370 that we need to act and we need 170 00:14:52,630 --> 00:14:54,540 that they are looking at those profit margins. 171 00:14:50,100 --> 00:14:51,350 and what they're paying at the bowser 172 00:14:51,350 --> 00:14:52,630 and it gave me the feeling 173 00:14:48,750 --> 00:14:50,100 are being mindful of Territorians 174 00:14:47,110 --> 00:14:48,750 It gave me no confidence that petrol giants 175 00:14:43,380 --> 00:14:45,830 and too many dodging of the question essentially. 176 00:14:41,400 --> 00:14:43,380 went to too many weasel words 177 00:14:39,830 --> 00:14:41,400 - I'd say the evidence we got today 178 00:14:34,950 --> 00:14:37,640 there is evidence of price fixing or collusion? 179 00:14:31,610 --> 00:14:34,950 - Just on fuel, would you say that, based on today's hearings, 180 00:14:29,360 --> 00:14:31,610 and managing it in a way that is good for them. 181 00:14:28,120 --> 00:14:29,360 that they're doing 182 00:14:22,580 --> 00:14:25,179 to transition to essentially this new way of living. 183 00:14:19,720 --> 00:14:22,580 is crucial to our ability to allow Territorians 184 00:14:26,170 --> 00:14:28,120 We're very thankful and we are very mindful of the work 185 00:14:17,810 --> 00:14:19,720 in some quite remote parts of the Northern Territory 186 00:14:15,250 --> 00:14:17,810 So, our police and the work they're doing out there 187 00:14:13,910 --> 00:14:15,250 and maintaining those strong borders. 188 00:14:11,340 --> 00:14:13,910 one of the things that helps us do that is the strong borders 189 00:14:09,780 --> 00:14:11,340 As we've moved to the new normal, 190 00:14:06,430 --> 00:14:09,140 and that includes very much our borders. 191 00:14:04,990 --> 00:14:06,430 doing a lot of hard work, 192 00:14:02,010 --> 00:14:04,990 In my opinion, there's a lot of people out there 193 00:14:00,300 --> 00:14:02,010 as to how we manage staff. 194 00:13:57,890 --> 00:14:00,300 and that is being kept front of mind, 195 00:13:54,880 --> 00:13:57,330 I've had that conversation with the Commissioner, 196 00:13:52,970 --> 00:13:54,880 and managing those rosters well. 197 00:13:50,910 --> 00:13:52,970 we want to make sure we're doing the right thing by you 198 00:13:48,120 --> 00:13:50,910 or a nurse in a remote community or a copper on the border, 199 00:13:46,110 --> 00:13:48,120 So, whether it's a teacher in a remote community 200 00:13:43,680 --> 00:13:46,110 with the NT Police Association directly. 201 00:13:42,470 --> 00:13:43,680 He’s probably had conversations 202 00:13:40,930 --> 00:13:42,470 The Commissioner is very mindful of this. 203 00:13:39,480 --> 00:13:40,930 I've talked to the Commissioner about that. 204 00:13:37,760 --> 00:13:39,480 if that makes sense, about how we manage rostering. 205 00:13:34,960 --> 00:13:37,760 I know I personally have had similar concerns, 206 00:13:32,700 --> 00:13:34,960 - I haven't had an approach from groups with concerns. 207 00:13:29,700 --> 00:13:32,700 and what can you or will you do to assist them? 208 00:13:28,360 --> 00:13:29,700 approached you with these concerns 209 00:13:26,530 --> 00:13:28,360 Have other emergency services groups 210 00:13:23,410 --> 00:13:25,170 that they are essentially on duty all the time; 211 00:13:25,170 --> 00:13:26,530 there’s no respite. 212 00:13:20,430 --> 00:13:23,410 about the mental health of officers stations out bush, 213 00:13:17,270 --> 00:13:20,430 - The NT Police Association is concerned 214 00:13:14,670 --> 00:13:17,270 So, let's be responsible and let's all do the right thing. 215 00:13:13,460 --> 00:13:14,670 and all that sort of stuff. 216 00:13:12,120 --> 00:13:13,460 You're in charge of your personal hygiene 217 00:13:10,060 --> 00:13:12,120 You're in charge of your social distance. 218 00:13:08,170 --> 00:13:10,060 We're asking Territorians to be the front line now. 219 00:13:06,840 --> 00:13:08,170 you’re taking in - all that sort of stuff. 220 00:13:04,580 --> 00:13:06,840 be mindful when you go into a cafe about the keep cup 221 00:13:02,710 --> 00:13:04,580 It’s about asking Territorians to do the right thing, 222 00:12:59,420 --> 00:13:02,170 but we can start moving into that keep cup space again. 223 00:12:56,590 --> 00:12:59,420 which was obviously the sensible health decision at the time, 224 00:12:54,800 --> 00:12:56,590 with the takeaway cups for a while now, 225 00:12:52,810 --> 00:12:54,800 we can manage that process. Obviously, we’ve been going 226 00:12:49,010 --> 00:12:52,810 we can go back to a keep cup scenario under those checklists, 227 00:12:46,260 --> 00:12:49,010 and the environmentalists out there will appreciate this, 228 00:12:44,690 --> 00:12:46,260 - It's my understanding, 229 00:12:41,320 --> 00:12:42,920 Should cafes bring them back? 230 00:12:39,160 --> 00:12:40,780 - How do you feel about keep cups? 231 00:12:36,140 --> 00:12:37,939 if you didn't hear it over the mics. 232 00:12:33,450 --> 00:12:34,650 - It's a lot of carbs. 233 00:12:34,650 --> 00:12:36,140 That's the advice from the NT News, 234 00:12:28,980 --> 00:12:32,710 - Pretty sure there’s too many potatoes happening somewhere. 235 00:12:25,950 --> 00:12:27,550 A bowl of chips probably is. 236 00:12:22,440 --> 00:12:25,950 So, a bag of crisps probably isn’t enough. 237 00:12:20,340 --> 00:12:22,440 The key there is around the two hours and the meal. 238 00:12:18,370 --> 00:12:20,340 that you could have a bowl of chips and a drink. 239 00:12:13,950 --> 00:12:16,250 - I believe it would be reasonable, 240 00:12:16,250 --> 00:12:18,370 depending on the group and that sort of stuff, 241 00:12:07,300 --> 00:12:11,440 Or do they have to sit down and have a parmi? 242 00:12:03,880 --> 00:12:05,790 - Will people just be able to go out and have beers 243 00:12:05,790 --> 00:12:07,300 and a bowl of chips? Will that suffice? 244 00:12:02,660 --> 00:12:03,880 of the Chief Health Officer. 245 00:12:01,210 --> 00:12:02,660 That kind of detail is in the directions 246 00:11:58,940 --> 00:12:01,210 The checklist is more about how you manage your business. 247 00:11:57,520 --> 00:11:58,940 so not in the checklist. 248 00:11:55,880 --> 00:11:57,520 - That’s in the directions of the Chief Health Officer, 249 00:11:50,660 --> 00:11:53,030 Is that going to be in the hands of health officials 250 00:11:53,030 --> 00:11:55,880 or will that be in the hands of restaurants, bars and cafes? 251 00:11:48,620 --> 00:11:50,660 How is that going to be policed? 252 00:11:46,760 --> 00:11:48,620 when you go out to restaurants on the 15th. 253 00:11:44,690 --> 00:11:46,760 was having food with beer 254 00:11:43,110 --> 00:11:44,690 one of the things that wasn’t in the guidelines 255 00:11:39,290 --> 00:11:43,110 - Just back on to the COVID-19 checklist for businesses, 256 00:11:34,440 --> 00:11:37,590 We've got plenty of measures we can always go to if we need to. 257 00:11:31,890 --> 00:11:34,440 I understand how expensive that process is. 258 00:11:28,900 --> 00:11:30,340 bring staff back on with certainty, 259 00:11:30,340 --> 00:11:31,890 restock with certainty. 260 00:11:27,400 --> 00:11:28,900 so you can reopen with certainty, 261 00:11:25,550 --> 00:11:27,400 is that we're not going to close down on you; 262 00:11:24,100 --> 00:11:25,550 the message to business 263 00:11:21,820 --> 00:11:24,100 And more importantly, let’s be really clear, 264 00:11:20,460 --> 00:11:21,820 We're not looking at going backwards. 265 00:11:16,940 --> 00:11:18,920 But for now Territorians are being the best. 266 00:11:18,920 --> 00:11:20,460 And I want to thank them for that. 267 00:11:15,260 --> 00:11:16,940 We will keep an eye on this. 268 00:11:12,800 --> 00:11:14,400 So, people were good. 269 00:11:09,970 --> 00:11:11,250 The infringements were all done 270 00:11:11,250 --> 00:11:12,800 around traffic notices, essentially. 271 00:11:06,090 --> 00:11:07,970 everyone did the right thing over the weekend. 272 00:11:07,970 --> 00:11:09,970 Police did a lot of compliance checks. 273 00:11:02,260 --> 00:11:04,120 We'll keep listening to police. 274 00:11:04,120 --> 00:11:06,090 At this stage, and the advice of the Commissioner this morning, 275 00:11:00,890 --> 00:11:02,260 we have around these protocols. 276 00:10:58,850 --> 00:11:00,890 He's part of the subcommittee of cabinet 277 00:10:57,040 --> 00:10:58,850 I met with the Police Commissioner this morning. 278 00:10:55,250 --> 00:10:57,040 - I'll obviously always listen to police. 279 00:10:52,040 --> 00:10:54,730 for government to bring back certain restrictions. 280 00:10:48,490 --> 00:10:52,040 that if people flouted the laws he would put forward a case 281 00:10:46,280 --> 00:10:48,490 the Deputy Commissioner said today 282 00:10:45,050 --> 00:10:46,280 - Speaking of the police, 283 00:10:43,530 --> 00:10:45,050 That does exist. 284 00:10:40,420 --> 00:10:43,530 That was important - around the 1.5m. 285 00:10:37,330 --> 00:10:39,160 We made sure there was still an enforcement power there 286 00:10:39,160 --> 00:10:40,420 for police. 287 00:10:35,710 --> 00:10:37,330 you can essentially face penalties. 288 00:10:34,230 --> 00:10:35,710 around the Chief Officer's directions, 289 00:10:32,610 --> 00:10:34,230 if you don't comply with a direction 290 00:10:29,870 --> 00:10:32,610 So, there is absolutely power in place that, 291 00:10:24,880 --> 00:10:27,980 the police still had the ability to enforce around the principles 292 00:10:27,980 --> 00:10:29,870 of the Chief Health Officer’s directions. 293 00:10:21,420 --> 00:10:23,000 that restrictions are starting to ease? 294 00:10:23,000 --> 00:10:24,880 - No. We were very careful there to make sure that 295 00:10:15,400 --> 00:10:17,550 and now police, I guess, can't actually go out 296 00:10:17,550 --> 00:10:19,240 and fine people for having gatherings. 297 00:10:19,240 --> 00:10:21,420 Have they had some of their powers stripped back now 298 00:10:08,910 --> 00:10:11,880 - Just on penalties and whatnot, obviously over the weekend 299 00:10:11,880 --> 00:10:14,420 we had restrictions on gatherings eased back, 300 00:10:03,030 --> 00:10:04,680 have applied for a while. So, this is all done under 301 00:10:04,680 --> 00:10:06,220 the Chief Health Officer’s directions 302 00:10:06,220 --> 00:10:08,910 and there are clear ways that we can act if we need to act. 303 00:09:55,710 --> 00:09:57,950 - Back to my original statement. 304 00:10:01,580 --> 00:10:03,030 those penalties apply and those penalties 305 00:10:00,010 --> 00:10:01,580 of the Chief Health Officer, 306 00:09:57,950 --> 00:10:00,010 If you don't comply with the direction 307 00:09:52,840 --> 00:09:55,710 without doing a checklist first? 308 00:09:50,400 --> 00:09:52,840 - Are there specific penalties if a business reopens 309 00:09:46,500 --> 00:09:48,390 That’s why we’re the safest place in the country. 310 00:09:44,220 --> 00:09:46,500 We've been the best in the country now for quite a while. 311 00:09:48,390 --> 00:09:50,400 I think we'll keep being the best. 312 00:09:41,880 --> 00:09:44,220 Territorians want to do the right thing. 313 00:09:39,560 --> 00:09:41,880 But I genuinely think, as we saw over the weekend, 314 00:09:36,740 --> 00:09:39,560 Penalties do exist and can be used if needed. 315 00:09:31,690 --> 00:09:34,550 or don't respect a direction of the Chief Health Officer. 316 00:09:34,550 --> 00:09:36,740 That's been around for a while now. 317 00:09:28,590 --> 00:09:31,690 Obviously, all the penalties apply if you ignore 318 00:09:26,910 --> 00:09:28,590 So, I think they'll take it seriously. 319 00:09:25,580 --> 00:09:26,910 and they want their patrons to be safe. 320 00:09:24,350 --> 00:09:25,580 They want their staff to be safe, 321 00:09:23,050 --> 00:09:24,350 They want their business to be safe. 322 00:09:21,760 --> 00:09:23,050 they'll do it seriously. 323 00:09:19,810 --> 00:09:21,760 I think most businesses will take those checklists, 324 00:09:17,700 --> 00:09:19,810 on the attitude test there, maybe. 325 00:09:16,390 --> 00:09:17,700 It obviously depends a little bit 326 00:09:14,810 --> 00:09:16,390 - Probably not on May 15. 327 00:09:12,140 --> 00:09:14,810 if they’re found to be flouting social distancing? 328 00:09:08,080 --> 00:09:11,570 of on-the-spot fines for people or businesses on May 15 329 00:09:04,950 --> 00:09:08,080 - Based on that, would you say that there's a chance 330 00:09:03,370 --> 00:09:04,950 and they’ll be able to comply pretty quickly. 331 00:09:01,890 --> 00:09:03,370 They've already been thinking about it 332 00:09:00,280 --> 00:09:01,890 I genuinely believe most people get it. 333 00:08:58,240 --> 00:09:00,280 I think there's a lot of work going on here. 334 00:08:56,710 --> 00:08:58,240 have all been a part of conversations, too. 335 00:08:54,880 --> 00:08:56,710 Most of those organisations are a part of PICs, 336 00:08:53,370 --> 00:08:54,880 in a pretty good manner. 337 00:08:51,740 --> 00:08:53,370 In my opinion, we will be able to work through this 338 00:08:47,890 --> 00:08:49,560 And if we need to, it will be in an education mindset 339 00:08:49,560 --> 00:08:51,160 first and enforcement second. 340 00:08:41,580 --> 00:08:44,240 When we first visit someone, we’ll be going out there 341 00:08:46,680 --> 00:08:47,890 that people are doing their best. 342 00:08:44,240 --> 00:08:46,680 knowing that this is an important process, 343 00:08:39,910 --> 00:08:41,580 but also police and others. 344 00:08:37,970 --> 00:08:39,910 who will probably do most of the compliance in this space, 345 00:08:35,970 --> 00:08:37,970 I'll be talking with the Environmental Health officers, 346 00:08:32,120 --> 00:08:35,370 - We'll be going through this with an education mindset first. 347 00:08:29,920 --> 00:08:32,120 because they haven’t met the right criteria? 348 00:08:28,540 --> 00:08:29,920 and them being told to close 349 00:08:27,090 --> 00:08:28,540 and then having a spot check later 350 00:08:25,400 --> 00:08:27,090 all the boxes and then open up again, 351 00:08:22,080 --> 00:08:25,400 - Are there any concerns over letting businesses tick 352 00:08:20,840 --> 00:08:22,080 Simple process. 353 00:08:19,350 --> 00:08:20,840 on a later date to check on them. 354 00:08:16,660 --> 00:08:19,350 We have that lodged form and then we'll drop in 355 00:08:15,320 --> 00:08:16,660 That's all they need to do. 356 00:08:12,130 --> 00:08:15,320 but importantly they lodge it with us between now and May 15. 357 00:08:08,620 --> 00:08:12,130 I haven't got a tick on how many have submitted them already, 358 00:08:06,910 --> 00:08:08,620 on that between now and May 15. 359 00:08:02,510 --> 00:08:04,830 - They’ll download today. They're all available today. 360 00:08:00,750 --> 00:08:02,510 and were they opened this morning? 361 00:08:04,830 --> 00:08:06,910 People will go through that and obviously we'll keep an eye 362 00:07:59,530 --> 00:08:00,750 have been completed so far 363 00:07:58,020 --> 00:07:59,530 - Do we know how many of the checklists 364 00:07:53,330 --> 00:07:56,940 Cut your prices or I will cut them for you. Thank you. 365 00:07:50,620 --> 00:07:53,330 consider this my first and final warning. 366 00:07:49,140 --> 00:07:50,620 So, to the petrol giants: 367 00:07:47,130 --> 00:07:49,140 I will make new laws if I have to. 368 00:07:44,820 --> 00:07:47,130 I will take extreme measures if necessary. 369 00:07:42,020 --> 00:07:44,820 other jurisdictions are using in this area. 370 00:07:39,550 --> 00:07:42,020 We are doing that work now and looking at what powers 371 00:07:34,410 --> 00:07:35,920 to legislate for new powers, 372 00:07:35,920 --> 00:07:39,010 including for price controls or margin caps if necessary. 373 00:07:32,100 --> 00:07:34,410 My government is working on options 374 00:07:30,140 --> 00:07:32,100 Time is running out. 375 00:07:28,930 --> 00:07:30,140 and their empty promises. 376 00:07:27,130 --> 00:07:28,930 The clock is ticking on their excuses 377 00:07:24,050 --> 00:07:27,130 with the justifications offered by the major petrol retailers. 378 00:07:22,430 --> 00:07:24,050 Based on that, I am not satisfied 379 00:07:20,440 --> 00:07:22,430 on the evidence that she heard today. 380 00:07:18,110 --> 00:07:20,440 who did excellent job chairing the committee today, 381 00:07:14,500 --> 00:07:16,570 why we just need to wait a bit longer. 382 00:07:16,570 --> 00:07:18,110 I've had an initial briefing from Kate, 383 00:07:11,430 --> 00:07:14,500 and convoluted answers on why have to pay more, 384 00:07:08,740 --> 00:07:11,430 And all we seem to get from the petrol giants is complicated 385 00:07:07,530 --> 00:07:08,740 as they should. 386 00:07:05,330 --> 00:07:07,530 They said petrol prices are not coming down as quickly 387 00:07:04,100 --> 00:07:05,330 than they should be. 388 00:07:02,270 --> 00:07:04,100 They said petrol prices are higher in the Territory 389 00:06:59,620 --> 00:07:01,660 The evidence by the ACCC today is clear. 390 00:06:57,640 --> 00:06:59,620 to other states and territories. 391 00:06:53,050 --> 00:06:55,440 and for that privilege we are prepared to cop a lot. 392 00:06:55,440 --> 00:06:57,640 But what we won't cop is being treated differently 393 00:06:51,240 --> 00:06:53,050 a long way from most Australians, 394 00:06:48,970 --> 00:06:51,240 We live in the best place in Australia, 395 00:06:45,300 --> 00:06:48,970 I am fed up with the excuses and inaction from the petrol giants. 396 00:06:41,950 --> 00:06:43,520 with paying too much at the bowser 397 00:06:43,520 --> 00:06:45,300 compared to the rest of the country. 398 00:06:40,160 --> 00:06:41,950 because I know Territorians are fed up 399 00:06:38,750 --> 00:06:40,160 I asked for this hearing to happen 400 00:06:36,450 --> 00:06:38,750 we are currently experiencing in the Northern Territory. 401 00:06:34,340 --> 00:06:36,450 has just wrapped up a hearing into the high petrol prices 402 00:06:32,690 --> 00:06:34,340 Finally, the Public Accounts Committee 403 00:06:29,010 --> 00:06:31,000 There is still a long way to go. 404 00:06:27,710 --> 00:06:29,010 Nearly, but not yet. 405 00:06:24,820 --> 00:06:27,710 We aren’t popping champagne corks or pouring beer just yet. 406 00:06:21,950 --> 00:06:24,820 But no-one here is celebrating early. 407 00:06:19,320 --> 00:06:20,920 So far, so good. 408 00:06:11,690 --> 00:06:14,460 When we did this, we had no-one else's homework to borrow; 409 00:06:16,800 --> 00:06:19,320 So, stage 1 done, stage 2 to come. 410 00:06:14,460 --> 00:06:16,800 I'm more than happy to share our homework with Jacinda. 411 00:06:09,520 --> 00:06:11,690 and what lessons there may be for the Kiwis. 412 00:06:07,420 --> 00:06:09,520 to look at how we are managing this transition 413 00:06:06,140 --> 00:06:07,420 This will allow Jacinda 414 00:06:03,220 --> 00:06:06,140 and our Safety Plan Checklist, which I have sent to her. 415 00:05:59,830 --> 00:06:03,220 Jacinda has asked me for a copy of the Territory's road map 416 00:05:56,510 --> 00:05:59,830 at how they can transition to a new normal down the track. 417 00:05:55,270 --> 00:05:56,510 New Zealand is now looking 418 00:05:50,070 --> 00:05:52,190 Just like we can in Australia, New Zealand 419 00:05:52,190 --> 00:05:55,270 can be proud of their nation's leadership during this crisis. 420 00:05:43,610 --> 00:05:45,980 And it's not just Australians paying attention. 421 00:05:39,780 --> 00:05:41,360 I reckon the rest of the country is looking at us 422 00:05:47,630 --> 00:05:50,070 with the New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. 423 00:05:45,980 --> 00:05:47,630 We had a great discussion at National Cabinet 424 00:05:38,160 --> 00:05:39,780 and are being followed. 425 00:05:41,360 --> 00:05:43,610 right now with a fair amount of jealousy. 426 00:05:36,200 --> 00:05:38,160 to ensure these protocols have been implemented 427 00:05:33,420 --> 00:05:36,200 And then, from 15 May, spot checks will be done 428 00:05:28,290 --> 00:05:31,110 There are no delays. There is no red tape. 429 00:05:26,430 --> 00:05:28,290 waiting for us to get back to you. 430 00:05:31,110 --> 00:05:33,420 If you can tick the boxes, you get a tick from us. 431 00:05:24,960 --> 00:05:26,430 You'll not be sitting by the phone 432 00:05:22,390 --> 00:05:23,690 You don't wait for us. 433 00:05:23,690 --> 00:05:24,960 It's as simple as that. 434 00:05:21,190 --> 00:05:22,390 You lodge it with us. 435 00:05:18,730 --> 00:05:21,190 Just fill it out, submit it and get back to business. 436 00:05:15,560 --> 00:05:18,730 No attachments, no consultants, no essays. 437 00:05:11,710 --> 00:05:14,750 It's quick, it's simple, and you can do it all online. 438 00:05:08,440 --> 00:05:11,200 your staff and your customers safe. 439 00:05:06,600 --> 00:05:08,440 so you can keep yourselves, 440 00:05:04,020 --> 00:05:06,600 hygiene and cleaning protocols in place, 441 00:05:01,020 --> 00:05:04,020 before they open to make sure you have physical distancing, 442 00:04:59,160 --> 00:05:01,020 are required to complete this checklist 443 00:04:56,560 --> 00:04:59,160 Businesses and organisations covered under stage 2 444 00:04:51,930 --> 00:04:56,560 Today, the COVID-19 Safety Plan Checklists have been released. 445 00:04:48,850 --> 00:04:51,930 And we are firing the starting gun on stage 2 now. 446 00:04:47,060 --> 00:04:48,850 their operations in 10 days time. 447 00:04:43,380 --> 00:04:47,060 In stage 2, most businesses can either reopen or expand 448 00:04:40,600 --> 00:04:43,380 Stage 1 is done. It's gone off without a hitch. 449 00:04:38,440 --> 00:04:40,600 to enjoying the Territory way of life. 450 00:04:36,360 --> 00:04:38,440 How we get back to business, back to work and back 451 00:04:33,960 --> 00:04:36,360 I announced the Territory's road map to the new normal. 452 00:04:32,710 --> 00:04:33,960 Last Thursday, 453 00:04:28,410 --> 00:04:32,120 and this is important - the safest place in the country. 454 00:04:26,030 --> 00:04:28,410 before the rest of Australia, while still being - 455 00:04:23,420 --> 00:04:26,030 and we can get on the road to recovery, as we are, 456 00:04:20,810 --> 00:04:23,420 that we can live this new normal well 457 00:04:18,950 --> 00:04:20,810 The long weekend has given me confidence 458 00:04:14,480 --> 00:04:16,540 Thank you to our park rangers and our police 459 00:04:16,540 --> 00:04:18,950 for the power of work they have been doing. 460 00:04:11,700 --> 00:04:13,810 So, thank you. You are all legends. 461 00:04:05,580 --> 00:04:08,740 In some ways, this long weekend was a bit of a test 462 00:04:08,740 --> 00:04:11,700 and we passed that test with flying colours. 463 00:04:02,920 --> 00:04:05,580 You got out, you backed locals and you did it safely. 464 00:03:59,870 --> 00:04:02,410 don't do a Bondi, and you didn't do a Bondi. 465 00:21:42,230 --> 00:21:43,830 Thank you. 466 00:15:55,620 --> 00:15:57,550 Looking at what the ACT has done and the body of work 467 00:03:56,130 --> 00:03:59,270 - … Territorians with a simple request over the weekend,