The Cabinet
Cabinet is made up of Northern Territory Government (NTG) ministers.
They are responsible for areas of government, known as portfolios.
Cabinet’s role is to discuss and decide major policy and financial decisions for the government.
Cabinet usually meets weekly in Darwin. Regular community meetings are also held in other parts of the NT.
Executives and officers from NTG agencies support Cabinet by providing advice to ministers.
Before making decisions, Cabinet consults appropriate agencies for advice.
Cabinet Secretary
The chief executive officer of the Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet is the current Cabinet Secretary.
The Cabinet Secretary’s role is to:
- advise the Chief Minister on the flow of Cabinet business
- attend Cabinet meetings and recording its decisions
- approve any changes to consultation or distribution requirements for Cabinet submissions.
Chief Minister
Hon Eva Lawler MLA
Treasurer
Minister for Major Projects
Minister for Defence Industries
Minister for Industry and Trade
Minister for Territory Development
Ministers
Hon Chanston (Chansey) Paech MLA
Deputy Chief Minister
Leader of Government Business
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty
Minister for Local Government
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
Hon Selena Uibo MLA
Minister for Health
Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Minister for Remote Housing and Homelands
Minister for Parks and Rangers
Minister for Local Decision Making
Minister for Public Employment
Minister for Corporate and Digital Development
Hon Kathryn (Kate) Worden MLA
Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Water Security
Minister for Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence
Minister for Sport
Minister for Renewables and Energy
Minister for Essential Services
Hon Ngaree Ah Kit MLA
Minister for Territory Families
Minister for Urban Housing
Minister for Youth, Seniors and Equality
Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Minister for Disabilities
Hon Brent Potter MLA
Minister for Police
Minister for Fire and Emergency Services
Minister for Veterans' Affairs
Minister for Alcohol Policy
Minister for Major Events
Hon Joel Bowden MLA
Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics
Minister for Business and Jobs
Minister for Skills, Training and International Education
Minister for Tourism and Hospitality
Minister for Recreational Fishing
Hon Mark Monaghan
Minister for Mining
Minister for Agribusiness and Fisheries
Minister for Education
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