People will be able to move freely in the Northern Territory within the next two weeks as the NT Government launches a new intra-Territory tourism marketing campaign.
The Northern Territory Government has confirmed restrictions on travel within the NT will be lifted on June 5.June 5 coincides with the easing of stage three COVID-19 restrictions in the NTChief Minister Michael Gunner said the Biosecurity Act — limiting travel to remote communities — would be removed almost two weeks ahead of schedule after consultation with land councils and traditional owners.
In advocating the June 5 date, Central Land Council chief executive Joe Martin-Jard said the isolation of residents in remote communities was creating barriers to essential supplies, including warm clothing. Following the announcement of relaxed travel restrictions within the Territory, the NT Government launched a tourism initiative encouraging residents to "get out and enjoy their backyard".
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