The Northern Territory Minister for Aboriginal Affairs is a Minister of the Crown in the Government of the Northern Territory. The minister administers their portfolio through the Department of the Chief Minister.[1]
| Minister for Aboriginal Affairs | |
|---|---|
 | |
since 31 January 2019 | |
| Department of the Chief Minister | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Appointer | Administrator of the Northern Territory |
The Minister is responsible for Aboriginal affairs policy and coordination and the Office of Aboriginal Affairs.[1]
The current minister is Selena Uibo (Labor). She was sworn in on 31 January 2019[2] following the dismissal of Ken Vowles on 21 December 2018 for breaking Cabinet confidentiality.[3]
List of ministers for Aboriginal affairs
edit| Minister | Party | Term [4][5][6][7][8] | Ministerial title | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Hatton | Country Liberal | 30 November 1992 – 30 June 1995 | Minister for Aboriginal Development | |
| Daryl Manzie | Country Liberal | 1 July 1995 – 20 June 1996 | ||
| Mick Palmer | Country Liberal | 21 June 1996 – 14 September 1997 | ||
| Tim Baldwin | Country Liberal | 15 September 1997 – 8 February 1999 | ||
| Loraine Braham | Country Liberal | 9 February 1999 – 26 November 2000 | ||
| Peter Adamson | Country Liberal | 26 November 2000 – 26 August 2001 | ||
| Syd Stirling | Labor | 27 August 2001 – 12 November 2001 | Minister for Indigenous Affairs | |
| Clare Martin | Labor | 13 November 2001 – 31 August 2006 | ||
| 1 September 2006 – 25 November 2007 | Minister for Indigenous Policy | |||
| Paul Henderson | Labor | 26 November 2007 – 29 November 2007 | ||
| Marion Scrymgour | Labor | 30 November 2007 – 8 February 2009 | ||
| Alison Anderson | Labor | 9 February 2009 – 5 August 2009 | ||
| Malarndirri McCarthy | Labor | 6 August 2009 – 3 December 2009 | ||
| 4 December 2009 – 28 August 2012 | Minister for Indigenous Development | |||
| Terry Mills | Country Liberal | 29 August 2012 – 3 September 2012 | ||
| Alison Anderson | Country Liberal | 4 September 2012 – 13 March 2013 | Minister for Indigenous Advancement | |
| 14 March 2013 – 10 February 2015: no minister – responsibilities held by other ministers | ||||
| Adam Giles | Country Liberal | 11 February 2015 – 27 August 2016 | Minister for Indigenous Affairs | |
| Michael Gunner | Labor | 31 August 2016 – 11 September 2016 | ||
| 12 September 2016 – 26 June 2018 | Minister for Aboriginal Affairs | |||
| Ken Vowles | Labor | 26 June 2018 – 21 December 2018 | ||
| Selena Uibo | Labor | 31 January 2019 – current | ||
Former posts
editMinister Assisting the Chief Minister
edit| Minister | Party | Term [4][5][6][7][8] | Ministerial title | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McCarthy | CLP | 4 September 1989 – 12 November 1990 | Minister Assisting the Chief Minister on Aboriginal Affairs | |
| 13 November 1990 – 12 November 2001: no assistant minister | ||||
| Jack Ah Kit | Labor | 13 November 2001 – 23 June 2005 | Minister Assisting the Chief Minister on Indigenous Affairs | |
| Paul Henderson | Labor | 24 June 2005 – 10 July 2005 | ||
| Elliot McAdam | Labor | 11 July 2005 – 29 November 2007 | ||
References
edit- ^ a b "Administrative Arrangements Order (No. 2) 2020". Northern Territory Legislation. 9 June 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
- ^ "Chief Minister takes business portfolios from deputy during ministry reshuffle". www.abc.net.au. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
- ^ "'An absolute bloody disgrace': Three NT Labor Government ministers dumped from Caucus". www.abc.net.au. 21 December 2018. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
- ^ a b "Northern Territory Government Ministries (CLP) 1st to 8th Assembly 1974 - 2001" (PDF). Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ a b "Northern Territory Government Ministries (ALP) Ninth Assembly 27 August 2001 – 23 June 2005" (PDF). Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ a b "Northern Territory Government Ministries (ALP) Tenth Assembly 2005 - 2008" (PDF). Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ a b "Northern Territory Government Ministries (ALP) Eleventh Assembly 18 August 2008 – 28 August 2012" (PDF). Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ a b "Northern Territory Government Ministries (Country Liberals) Twelfth Assembly 29 August 2012 – 27.08.16" (PDF). Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 13 September 2016.