Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner has been accused of using the coronavirus pandemic for political purposes in the lead-up to the state election on August 22.
Mr Gunner was recently criticised by the Territory Alliance after he released a community message on ABC radio where he concluded by asking the public to support the Labor party.
“I am asking for your support so the Labor government I lead can continue to protect Territorian’s lives,” he said.
The Territory Alliance made an official complaint arguing the Chief Minister’s message blurred the lines between what should be a community health message versus a political message.
NT Labor's political platform centred around COVID-19 with Mr Gunner's messaging primarily focused on tough border controls.
There are currently no hard borders enforced by the Northern Territory government which is currently open to WA, SA, Qld, Tas, ACT and portions of NSW not considered hotspots since July 17.
