Lawler Ministry to Build the Territory’s Future

21 December 2023

Today, Chief Minister Eva Lawler has announced a new Cabinet team, with the main focus of building the Territory’s future.

The Territory’s Cabinet leans on experience, fresh ideas and expertise which will continue to grow our economy, curb the cost of living and keep Territorians safe.

Chief Minister Eva Lawler will continue to serve as a job creating and cost of living curbing Treasurer, Minister for Territory Development, and adds Defence Industries, Industry and Trade and Major Projects to her portfolio.

There is a new appointment into Cabinet.

Member for Fong Lim Mark Monaghan will be tasked in making sure our children are going to school and our classrooms are supported as being Minister for Education. He will also be tasked with the Mining, Agribusiness and Fisheries portfolios.

In an effort to keep curbing anti-social behaviour and crime, Brent Potter will take on the Alcohol Policy portfolio.

Selena Uibo picks up the Health and Mental Health and Suicide Prevention portfolios as we work to make sure that our urban and remote areas are receiving the health services they need.

The full Ministry list is detailed below.

Quotes attributed to Chief Minister Eva Lawler:

“My job is to make sure we continue to diversify and grow our Territory economy, creating jobs and a safe and prosperous Territory for us all.

“This Cabinet is focussed on delivering for all Territorians, whether that be in our urban centres or remote communities – my government works for all Territorians.

“My Governments priorities are the priorities of Territorians – growing the economy and creating more jobs, easing cost of living pressures, and making the Territory a safer place for all.”

MINISTRY LIST

Eva Lawler    

Chief Minister

Treasurer

Minister for Territory Development

Minister for Defence Industries

Minister for Industry and Trade

Minister for Major Projects

Chansey Paech        

Deputy Chief Minister

Leader of Government Business

Attorney General and Minister for Justice

Minister for Local Government

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty

Minister for the Arts, Culture and Heritage

Selena Uibo

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

 Kate Worden

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

Ngaree Ah Kit           

Minister for Territory Families

Minister for Urban Housing

Minister for Youth , Seniors, and Equality

Minister for Multicultural Affairs

Minister for Disabilities

Brent Potter

Minister for Police

Minister for Alcohol Policy

Minister for Fire and Emergency Services

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs

Minister for Major Events

Joel Bowden

Minister of 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

Mark Monaghan

Minister for Education

Minister for Mining

Minister for Agribusiness and Fisheries

Northern Territory Government