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Departmental Units

• Office of the Speaker
• Office of the Clerk
• Chamber Support Services
• Committee Office
• Parliamentary Services
• Building and Property Management
• Parliamentary Education Services
• Security Services Unit

Office of the Speaker
The principal administrative function of the Office of the Speaker is the responsibility for the overall operation of the Parliament and Parliament House, including the use of facilities in the building and its precincts. In undertaking the duties and responsibilities associated with the Office, the Speaker is assisted by the Office of the Clerk.

Included in the responsibilities of the Office of the Speaker is the ultimate administration of the Remuneration Tribunal which sets out terms and conditions for Members and entitlements such as office accommodation, staff, vehicles and electorate-related travel.

Section 3 of the Public Sector Employment and Management Act confers on the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly the same powers as the Commissioner for Public Employment in respect of officers employed by the Legislative Assembly.

Ceremonial and hospitality functions of the Parliament and inter-parliamentary liaison are also administered by the Office of the Speaker.

Principal Contact:
Ms Emaleena Baker
Office of the Speaker
Phone: (08) 8946 1433
Fax: (08) 8981 3284
Email: LA.Speaker@nt.gov.au

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Office of the Clerk
The primary function of the Office of the Clerk is to provide executive advice and support to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly in his role as Presiding Officer of the Northern Territory Parliament. In addition, the Office of the Clerk provides procedural and administrative advice and support to all Members of the Legislative Assembly.

As Chief Executive Officer and Accountable Officer of the Legislative Assembly, the Clerk is responsible for the administration of the Department.

The Clerk and Deputy Clerk also sit at the Table of the Assembly during Sittings of the Legislative Assembly.

Principal Contacts:
Mr Ian McNeill
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
Telephone: (08) 8946 1450
Fax: (08) 8941 2567
Email: ian.mcneill@nt.gov.au

Mr Michael Tatham
Deputy Clerk
Telephone: (08) 8946 1427
Fax: (08) 8941 2437
Email: michael.tatham@nt.gov.au

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Chamber Support Services
The Chamber Services Unit provides parliamentary documentation, advice and research support to the Legislative Assembly, its Members and the Office of the Clerk. Documentation circulated by Chamber Services includes the daily Notice Paper, the Question Paper, the Daily Program, Minutes of the Assembly Proceedings and procedural documentation for Members.

The Unit is responsible for processing legislation passed by the Legislative Assembly before it is forwarded to the Administrator for assent, maintaining and updating printed and electronic copies of Assembly documents, such as Standing and Sessional Orders and the Parliamentary Record. Other functions include responding to requests for information from Members, staff and the public relating to constitutional matters and Parliamentary proceedings and providing copies of previous debates and tabled papers.

Principal Contact:
Mr Graham Gadd
Clerk Assistant
Telephone: (08) 8946 1424
Fax: (08) 8941 2437
Email: graham.gadd@nt.gov.au

Hansard Services
The Hansard Unit is responsible for producing reports of proceedings of the Legislative Assembly, Parliamentary Committees and Parliamentary conferences. This Unit has responsibility for recording and transcribing those proceedings through digital means in the most accurate, timely, cost effective and accessible methods.

Principal Contact:
Mrs Helen Allmich
Editor-of-Debates/Serjeant-at-Arms
Telephone: (08) 8946 1440
Fax: (08) 8941 2558
Email: helen.allmich@nt.gov.au

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Committee Office
The Committees' Support Unit is responsible for providing administrative and research support to Parliamentary Committees. Other activities include organising hearings, meetings and travel, researching issues relevant to a committee's terms of reference, analysing evidence submitted to committees and publishing reports, discussion papers and other documents of committees.

Principal Contact:
Mr Russell Keith
Clerk Assistant, Committees
Telephone:  (08) 8946 1429
Fax:  (08) 8946 1419
Email:  russell.keith@nt.gov.au

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Parliamentary Services
The Parliamentary Services Unit is responsible for financial services, information services, office services and human resource services to staff of the Department of the Legislative Assembly, Members and Electorate Officers.

Principal Contact:
Ms Vicki Long
Director Parliamentary Services
Telephone: (08) 8946 1451
Fax: (08) 8941 2558
Email: vicki.long@nt.gov.au

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Building and Property Management
The Building and Property Management Unit is responsible for ensuring that Parliament House is effectively and efficiently maintained and presented as a significant public building within the Northern Territory. The Unit is also responsible for Building Services such as cleaning and overseeing functions and fleet management.

Principal Contact:
Mr Robert Donovan
Director of Building and Property Management
Telephone: (08) 8946 1410
Fax: (08) 8946 1444
Email: robert.donovan@nt.gov.au

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Parliamentary Education Services
The Parliamentary Education Services is responsible for the provision of services and support to promote community awareness of the role and significance of the Parliament.

The Unit provides a wide range of programs for school and tertiary students, community groups, and the general public. The Unit also develops educational resources and information brochures, and conducts events designed to promote awareness of the parliament. Unit staff participate in seminars and forums for Members, Electorate Officers and departmental staff. Guided tours of Parliament House are offered for all our clients. In addition, the Unit is responsible for the management of artworks and historical projects associated with the Parliament.

Principal Contact:
Ms Caroline Cavanagh
Director of Parliamentary Education Services
Telephone: (08) 8946 1430
Fax: (08) 8946 1578
Email: caroline.cavanagh@nt.gov.au

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Security Services Unit
The Security Services Unit's primary function is to coordinate and manage the security and emergency management activities of the Department and the Parliament to ensure a safe and secure environment is provided for members, staff, Parliament House building occupants and visitors.

Principal Contact:
Mr Mick Caldwell
Director of Security
Telephone: (08) 8946 1402
Fax: (08) 8946 1403
Email: michael.caldwell@nt.gov.au

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