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 Lia Finocchiaro

Chief Minister
Minister for Police
Minister for Fire and Emergency Services
Minister for Defence NT
Minister for Territory Coordinator

Ministers

Hon Gerard Maley

Deputy Chief Minister
Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries
Minister for Mining and Energy
Minister for Corrections
Minister for Renewables
Minister for Recreational Fishing

Hon William (Bill) Yan

Treasurer
Minister for Logistics and Infrastructure
Minister for Housing Construction

Hon Marie-Clare Boothby

Attorney-General
Minister for Tourism and Hospitality
Minister for Major Events
Minister for Parks and Wildlife
Minister for Racing

Hon Steven (Steve) Edgington

Minister for Health
Minister for Mental Health
Minister for Alcohol Policy
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Community Development
Minister for Essential Services

Hon Joshua (Josh) Burgoyne

Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment
Minister for Corporate and Digital Development
Minister for Water Resources

Hon Jo-Anne (Jo) Hersey

Minister for Education and Training
Minister for Early Education
Minister for Public Service

Hon Robyn Cahill

Minister for Trade, Business and Asian Relations
Minister for International Education, Migration and Population
Minister for Workforce Development
Minister for Advanced Manufacturing
Minister for Children and Families
Minister Child Protection
Minister for Prevention of Domestic Violence

Hon Jinson Charls

Minister for People, Sport and Culture
Minister for Disability
Minister for Arts
Minister for Youth, Seniors and Equality
Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Minister for Veterans