Finocchiaro CLP Government continues existing Cabinet Ministerial portfolio arrangement.
Assistant Ministerial portfolio allocations refreshed.
New Nhulunbuy Transition portfolio created to ensure ongoing focus on this important issue.
In our year of growth, certainty and security, the Finocchiaro CLP Government will continue existing Cabinet Minister arrangements to ensure we don't skip a beat in our work to reduce crime, rebuild the economy and restore our unique Territory lifestyle.
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro said it was important the Ministry continued its work as momentum builds across the Territory.
"Reducing crime remains my entire team's number one priority, and in 2026 we will stay the course.
"Certainty is important to the community, business, and within government.
"All sixteen of my colleagues are part of a disciplined, united and diverse team that is focused on Territorians.
"Assistant Ministerial arrangements have been refreshed across my entire to team to broaden their development, understanding and contribution to the Territory.
"I am particularly proud to appoint Member for Wanguri, Oly Carlson, as the Assistant Minister for Nhulunbuy Transition, ensuring that important work remains a clear focus of my government.
"Territorians can expect to continue to see my entire team focused on the issues that matter most to them.
"Each Cabinet Minister will have an Assistant Minister to support their impact work in reducing crime, rebuilding the economy and restore our unique Territory lifestyle."
2026 Finocchiaro CLP Government Assistant Ministry
Laurie Zio MLA - Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Assistant Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Defence NT and Territory Coordinator.
Matt Kerle MLA - Assistant Minister to the Deputy Chief Minister, Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Mining and Energy, Corrections, Renewables and Recreational Fishing.
Andrew Mackay MLA - Assistant Minister to the Treasurer, Assistant Minister for Logistics and Infrastructure and Housing Construction.
Brian O'Gallagher MLA - Assistant Minister to the Attorney General, Assistant Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, Major Events, Parks and Wildlife and Racing, Assistant Minister for Housing.
Oly Carlson MLA - Assistant Minister for Health, Mental Health, Alcohol Policy, Aboriginal Affairs, Local Government and Community Development and Essential Services, Assistant Minister for Nhulunbuy Transition.
Clinton Howe MLA - Assistant Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment, Corporate and Digital Development and Water Resources, Assistant Minister for People, Sport and Culture, Disability, Arts, Youth, Seniors and Equality, Multicultural Affairs and Veterans.
Tanzil Rahman MLA - Assistant Minister for Education and Training, Early Education and Public Service.
Khoda Patel MLA - Assistant Minister for Trade, Business and Asian Relations, International Education, Migration and Population, Workforce Development, Advanced Manufacturing, Children and Families, Child Protection and Prevention of Domestic Violence.
