Incoming NT administrator insulted PM and claimed First Nations people ‘main group’ behind crime

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ben SmeeJanuary 19, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Incoming NT administrator insulted PM and claimed First Nations people ‘main group’ behind crime

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David Connolly, the incoming administrator of the Northern Territory, made disparaging remarks about Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and claimed First Nations people were primarily responsible for crime in the region during a 2024 speech. Connolly is set to begin his role as King Charles's representative in the territory next month, a position similar to that of a state governor. He was selected for the role by Lia Finocchiaro, the Country Liberal chief minister of the Northern Territory. Following the revelation of his past comments, Connolly stated that he will refrain from publicly expressing political opinions in the future. The administrator role is significant as it represents the monarch in the territory.

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northern territory administrator 90% david connolly 80% first nations people 70% crime 60% anthony albanese 50% political opinions 50% state governor 40% lia finocchiaro 40%

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