NT Cabinet Reshuffle
On 10th May 2022, the Northern Territory Chief Minister, Michael Gunner resigned from his position.
Following a meeting of the NT Labor caucus, Hon Natasha Fyles MLA was elected unanimously as the leader of the Labor Party and as the 12th Chief Minister of the Northern Territory. On Monday 23 May, Chief Minister Fyles announced her new ministry. The Chief Minister will also serve as Minister for Health, Alcohol Policy, Major Projects and Defence.
The Hon Nicole Manison MLA will continue as Deputy Chief Minister and the Hon Eve Lawler MLA will serve as Treasurer.
Key ministerial changes to note are:
● Ngaree Ah Kit will join the frontbench
● Lim Mark Monaghan has been selected as the new speaker
The new portfolios can be found below.
| Minister | New Portfolios |
| Hon Natasha Fyles MLA | Chief Minister Minister for Health Minister for Alcohol Policy Minister for Major Projects Minister for Defence |
| Hon Nicole Manison MLA | Deputy Chief Minister Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Minister for Parks and Rangers Minister for Advanced Manufacturing Minister for Mining and Industry Minister for Northern Australia and Trade |
| Hon Eva Lawler MLA | Treasurer Minister for Education Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Minister for Territory Development |
| Hon Lauren Moss MLA | Minister for Environment, Climate Change and, Water Security Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Minister for Equality and Inclusion Minister for Youth Minister for Seniors |
| Hon Selena Uibo MLA | Minister for Housing and Homelands Minister for Renewables and Energy Minister for Essential Services Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Minister for Treaty and Local Decision Making |
| Hon Paul Kirby MLA | Minister for Business, Jobs and Training Minister for Agribusiness and Fisheries Minister for Public Employment Minister for Major Events Minister for Veteran’ Affairs |
| Hon Kate Worden MLA | Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services Minister for Territory Families Minister for Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Minister for Sport |
| Hon Chanston (Chansey) Paech MLA | Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Leader of Government Business Minister for Racing, Gaming and Licensing Minister for Local Government Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister for Desert Knowledge Australia |
| Ngaree Ah Kit | Minister for Corporate and Digital Development Minister for International Education Minister for Disabilities Minister for Multicultural Affairs |
For more information, please contact Elliot Stein on 0431 744 115.