I spend a bit of time in the NT for work and the rubbish that is...

I spend a bit of time in the NT for work and the rubbish that is spewed over the local radio on a daily basis from Pollies, locals and "prominent business people" about how they are not getting a "fair go" from the Feds is disgraceful even though they receive disproportionately high distributions of gst revenue etc.

They certainly have the natural wealth such as resources and tourism to take advantage of in a sustainable way however it seems easier to rely on handouts from Canberra than actually make a decision.

In saying that, I am somewhat positive about the mining license for Bundy as it is a legacy mine as opposed to a green fields development and post the ichthys lng boom they will need whatever construction and mining jobs they can get.