Fossickers accuse government of breaking promise to 'restore NT lifestyle'
Fossickers in the Northern Territory are accusing the CLP government of breaking an election promise to 'restore the Territory lifestyle' after it introduced legislation requiring permits and fees for recreational fossicking. The proposed Mineral Titles Legislation Amendment Bill aims to reduce red tape for mining companies but increases regulations for hobbyists, sparking backlash from the fossicking community. Fossickers argue the fees are unjustified, especially if the revenue does not improve access or infrastructure for their activity.
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Fossickers accuse CLP government of breaking promise to 'restore the Territory lifestyle'By Jack HislopTopic:State and Territory Government4h ago4 hours agoTue 28 Apr 2026 at 9:07pmMatt Grambeau and Nathan Wheeler fossick for gold in the NT as a form of exercise and to explore the bush. (ABC News: Pete Garnish )In short: The Northern Territory government has introduced legislation which would see fees and permits introduced for recreational fossicking.Prospectors say the Country Liberal Party's proposed changes break an election promise to "restore the Territory lifestyle".What's next?Mining Minister Gerard Maley says the NT government understands fossicking is part of the Territory lifestyle and the fees will be…
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