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Promise made, promise broken

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There is no funding for the NT Aboriginal Ranger Grants Program in the 2025 Budget for the next four years. Before the 2024 NT Election, Treasurer Bill Yan publicly committed to the NT Aboriginal Ranger Grants Program.  

This is simply a broken promise... unless the Finocchiaro and Yan Government now acts with integrity and restores this funding. 

NT’s Aboriginal Rangers look after the Territory for all Territorians - fighting dangerous wildfires, eradicating harmful weeds, managing feral animals, and protecting threatened species and culture on Country. 

The NT’s Aboriginal Rangers are an Aussie success story, with the benefits wide-reaching for all Territorians. The NT Government has now killed a vital program which supported communities on Country, giving critical support for essential equipment and infrastructure.  

We call on the Territory Government to take action today to reinstate the NT Aboriginal Ranger Grants Program and keep its promise to Territorians.

Country Needs People is a national not-for-profit organisation born from the support of hundreds of Traditional Owners around the country.

We pay our respects to all the First Nations people around Australia and their unbroken commitment to keep Country strong on land and sea. We acknowledge Indigenous partners, Traditional Owners, Elders past, present and emerging and extend our appreciation of their support and guidance of our daily work.

ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE, ABORIGINAL LAND.