The Northern Territory government has terminated a $1.1 million contract with a Darwin-based midwife. This decision comes nearly ten months after doctors initially voiced concerns regarding the agreement. The midwife was prohibited from practicing independently due to unspecified issues. Details surrounding the initial contract award and the reasons for the ban have not been fully disclosed. The cancellation follows mounting pressure and scrutiny over the suitability of the arrangement, given the midwife’s restrictions. The government has not yet commented on the financial implications of terminating the contract or future plans for the services it was intended to provide. This move aims to address reported safety concerns within maternity care in the region.