Sky News host Peter Gleeson says NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner taking over as treasurer is definitely an “indictment” on deputy leader Nicole Manison’s performance despite assurances to the contrary.
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“Fresh off an election victory a couple weeks ago, he’s made himself treasurer,” he said. The NT News is reporting Mr Gunner says his “shock decision to take over as treasurer from his deputy … shouldn’t be taken as an indictment on her performance”. “I’m going to say it’s an indictment on her performance,” Mr Gleeson said. “What is it about these Labor leaders.” Image: News Corp Australia
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