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Chief Minister Natasha Fyles apologises to former NT police commissioner over settlement comments

Natasha Fyles issues an apology to outgoing Northern Territory police commissioner Jamie Chalker over public comments she made after his retirement.

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NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker has retired after reaching a settlement with the NT government. How did we get here?

Jamie Chalker retired from his position as the Northern Territory's top cop this weekend, six months before his contract was due to expire. It came after weeks of uncertainty about his employment future.

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Secret settlement oils the exit of NT’s embattled top cop

The NT's top cop has stepped down after reaching a private settlement with the government following weeks of speculation about his future.

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NT government reaches secret settlement with Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker following employment dispute

The Northern Territory government and former police commissioner Jamie Chalker reach a confidential settlement, ending weeks of speculation about his future as the top cop.

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NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker 'remains on leave' after launching legal action against government

NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker will not return to work as planned today, as the chief minister says the government's negotiations over his position are ongoing.

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NT’s top cop goes to court over his rumoured dismissal

The Northern Territory's top cop has filed a motion against the jurisdiction's leadership in response to extended rumours of his dismissal.

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NT's top cop goes to court over his rumoured dismissal

Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker has filed a motion against the Northern Territory government to prevent his dismissal.

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NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles responds to Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker's legal action against her, NT government

With NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker launching legal action against the chief minister and NT government, it remains unclear whether he will return to work this week.

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NT police commissioner launches legal action against NT chief minister, government

Following weeks of speculation NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker could be removed from his job, he has launched legal action against Chief Minister Natasha Fyles and the NT government.

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NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker's position to be finalised 'in the next week or so', chief minister says

Questions around the position of the Northern Territory's police commissioner, Jamie Chalker, are expected to be resolved in the next week, the chief minister says.

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NT chief minister again refuses to confirm Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker's employment future

The NT chief minister says conversations have been held with Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker about his employment future, but she has again refused to clarify media reports that he was asked to resign late last week.

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Territory's chief minister coy on future of top cop

Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has declined to confirm or deny whether Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker retains her confidence.

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The NT government reportedly asked its police commissioner to resign. How did we get here?

The NT chief minister's refusal to clarify the status of NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker's position has only added to growing speculation he could be on his way out. Here's how it got to this point.

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Zachary Rolfe expected to appeal dismissal from Northern Territory police

His termination follows a statement he published criticising the force and his prosecution over the shooting of Indigenous man Kumanjayi Walker

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NT chief minister refuses to clarify status of NT police commissioner's position, amid reports he has been asked to resign

The NT chief minister has today refused to clarify media reports that Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker has been asked to resign, stating several times that the commissioner is on leave.

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NT Police 'in the dark' about reports that Commissioner Jamie Chalker has been asked to resign

The head of the Northern Territory police force's media unit says she is "in the dark" about reports that Commissioner Jamie Chalker has been asked to resign from his post.

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NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker on leave amid reports he has been asked to resign

The NT government and police force have confirmed Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker is on leave, amid media reports that he has been asked to resign from his position.

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Northern Territory Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker defends his handling of jurisdiction’s ongoing crime surge

The territory's top cop says he is still questioning why crime is hitting record rates in the jurisdiction but his agency is not to blame.

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NT Police data reveals alarming spike in assaults, as victims consider whether to stick it out

Long-term police data shows the Northern Territory is dealing with record levels of violence, from regional towns to its capital city.

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Darwin protest sees thousands call for urgent action on crime in the wake of Declan Laverty's death

The death of 20-year-old Declan Laverty has been the catalyst for a 2,000-strong anti-crime protest outside Darwin’s Parliament House.

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NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker flags areas of focus ahead of review into bail laws

The Northern Territory's police commissioner highlights the presumption for bail and targeting violent offenders as priorities of the NT government's review of bail laws and police powers following the stabbing death of a 20-year-old bottle shop worker.

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Month-long wait expected for some residents evacuated from flood-affected NT remote communities

Authorities say it is likely to be at least a month before residents from two flooded remote communities are able to return to home, as heavy rain and rising rivers isolate more communities and threaten food supplies.

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Australia limits alcohol sales in Alice Springs amid crime wave

Australia will limit the sale of alcohol and consider wider bans to control spiralling alcohol-fuelled violence in a central region, in the run-up to a referendum on Indigenous recognition that is shining a light on deep social divisions.

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Government announces immediate restrictions on alcohol sales in Alice Springs to quell crime spike

Anthony Albanese also outlined $50m in funding and appointment of central Australian regional controller to coordinate law-and-order plan

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Afternoon Update: Albanese in Alice Springs amid crime crisis; another California shooting; and a stone age comet returns

Prime minister arrives as Northern Territory police hose down opposition leader’s call for federal action to restore order

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