NT ICAC handed text messages allegedly between Blain MLA Mark Turner and private citizen MonMonday 22 Michael Gunner has issued a statement about his referral of the messages to ICAC. ( Share Print text only Cancel Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner has referred text message conversations allegedly between Member for Blain Mark Turner and a private citizen to the NT Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC). Key points: The messages handed to ICAC allegedly show the Member for Blain discussing drug use by a private citizen The Chief Minister expelled the Member for Blain from caucus last week The ICAC referral follows increasing pressure on the Chief Minister over his handling of the scandal