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The Northern Territory government has terminated a $1.1 million contract awarded to Darwin midwife Claire Marks, 10 months after doctors raised concerns.
Northern Territory, Australia
Who
Northern Territory government, Claire Marks, Midwives in Darwin, Kim Charles, John Zorbas, Heidi Crisp
What
The Northern Territory government has terminated a $1.1 million contract awarded to Darwin midwife Claire Marks, 10 months after doctors raised concerns.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:40:29 GMT · 3h 36m ago
Where
Northern Territory, Australia ·
Why
The contract was terminated because Ms. Marks was under supervision restrictions from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, making the service's planned delivery unfeasible.
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How this affects you
This cancellation means the private midwifery service will be paused, impacting women who sought care through Midwives in Darwin. It also raises questions about government due diligence and how taxpayer funds were used.
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