The First Gunner Ministry was the first ministry of the 11th Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, Michael Gunner. It came into operation on 31 August 2016, succeeding the Giles Country Liberal ministry, and ended on 7 September 2020, succeeded by the Second Gunner Ministry.
First Gunner Ministry | |
|---|---|
 11th Cabinet of the Northern Territory | |
| Date formed | 31 August 2016 |
| Date dissolved | 7 September 2020 |
| People and organisations | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | John Hardy (until 30 October 2017) Vicki O'Halloran (from 31 October 2017) |
| Chief Minister | Michael Gunner |
| Deputy Chief Minister | Nicole Manison |
| Total no. of members | 9 |
| Member party | Labor |
| Status in legislature | Majority government 18 / 25 |
| Opposition party | Country Liberal |
| Opposition leader | Lia Finocchiaro |
| History | |
| Election(s) | 2016 Northern Territory general election |
| Legislature term(s) | 13th |
| Predecessor | Giles ministry |
| Successor | Second Gunner ministry |
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Initial arrangement edit
Although Territory Labor's landslide victory in the 2016 election was beyond doubt, a number of prospective ministers—including Labor deputy leader and presumptive Deputy Chief Minister Lynne Walker—had not been confirmed as winners in their seats. For this reason, Gunner had himself, Natasha Fyles, and Nicole Manison sworn in as an interim three-person government on 31 August 2016 until a full ministry could be named.[1]
| Minister | Office |
|---|---|
| Hon Michael Gunner, MLA |
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| Hon Nicole Manison, MLA | |
| Hon Natasha Fyles, MLA |
First (full) arrangement edit
On 11 September, the following members were announced as ministers after a Labor Party caucus meeting. By this time, it had been confirmed that Walker had lost her own seat, so Gunner tapped Manison to become the new deputy leader of Territory Labor and hence Deputy Chief Minister. Gunner also announced that all backbench members of his large caucus will serve as junior ministers, at no extra cost to taxpayers.[2] The new cabinet was sworn in the following day. Notably, it was majority-female; five of its eight members were women.[3]
| Portfolio | Minister |
|---|---|
| Hon Michael Gunner, MLA | |
| Hon Nicole Manison, MLA | |
| Hon Natasha Fyles, MLA |
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| Hon Gerry McCarthy, MLA | |
| Hon Ken Vowles, MLA | |
| Hon Lauren Moss, MLA | |
| Hon Eva Lawler, MLA | |
| Hon Dale Wakefield, MLA |
Second arrangement edit
Gunner's second arrangement of his cabinet was announced and sworn in on 26 June 2018. Selena Uibo was promoted to the ministry as Minister for Education and Training.[4]
| Portfolio | Minister |
|---|---|
| Hon Michael Gunner, MLA | |
| Hon Nicole Manison, MLA | |
| Hon Natasha Fyles, MLA |
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| Hon Gerry McCarthy, MLA | |
| Hon Ken Vowles, MLA | |
| Hon Lauren Moss, MLA | |
| Hon Eva Lawler, MLA | |
| Hon Dale Wakefield, MLA | |
| Hon Selena Uibo, MLA |
Final arrangement edit
The third arrangement of Gunner's Cabinet, occurring on 21 December 2018, saw Ken Vowles being expelled from the Cabinet for "breaking cabinet confidentiality". Assistant ministers Jeff Collins and Scott McConnell losing their roles and Paul Kirby joining the ministry as Minister for Primary Industry and Resources.[5]
| Portfolio | Minister |
|---|---|
| Hon Michael Gunner, MLA | |
| Hon Nicole Manison, MLA | |
| Hon Natasha Fyles, MLA |
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| Hon Gerry McCarthy, MLA | |
| Hon Lauren Moss, MLA | |
| Hon Eva Lawler, MLA | |
| Hon Dale Wakefield, MLA | |
| Hon Selena Uibo, MLA | |
| Hon Paul Kirby, MLA |
References edit
- ^ Breen, Jacqueline (31 August 2016). "Labor leader Michael Gunner sworn in as NT Chief Minister". ABC News. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
- ^ "NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner unveils new Cabinet". Northern Territory News. 11 September 2016.
- ^ Oaten, James (13 September 2016). "New female-majority NT cabinet sworn in, Chief Minister vows to keep team". ABC News.
- ^ "Michael Gunner passes on police, Aboriginal affairs in NT Government Cabinet reshuffle". ABC News. 26 June 2018. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- ^ "Northern Territory government in turmoil after three ministers sacked". The Guardian. Australian Associated Press. 21 December 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2019.