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Our Host: Stuart Cook
Today’s Guest: Lucio Matarazzo

The Northern Territory is facing a critical turning point. With declining public service permanency, soaring labour hire costs, and an $11 billion deficit, bold reforms are urgently needed.

Economist and industrial relations expert Luciano Madarazzo joins this conversation to break down the solutions that can stabilize NT’s population, improve transparency, and restore trust in leadership.

💡 Can NT achieve sustainable growth? Share your thoughts in the comments below and join the conversation!*

📺 Watch now for bold insights into NT’s challenges and opportunities

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Timestamps and Chapters:

• 0:00 – Welcome to the Next Gen North Podcast
• 3:45 – Meet Luciano Madarazzo: Economist and Advocate
• 6:30 – Reflecting on Cyclone Tracy: 50 Years Later
• 12:00 – NT Public Service: Why Permanency is Declining
• 17:10 – The Hidden Cost of Labour Hire Contracts
• 21:40 – Stalled Population Growth: What’s Causing It?
• 27:20 – Transparency and Accountability in Public Service Salaries
• 32:10 – Tackling NT’s $11 Billion Deficit Head-On
• 36:50 – Should the Army and Federal Police Assist the NT?
• 42:20 – Restoring Trust in NT’s Leadership Practices
• 46:40 – Can the NT Avoid Federal Bailout?
• 51:30 – Ethics in Politics: Raising Standards Post-Office
• 56:50 – Final Thoughts: A Call for Courage and Change

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