Minister for Health (Northern Territory)
The Northern Territory Minister for Health is a Minister of the Crown in the Government of the Northern Territory. The minister administers their portfolio through the Department of Health.[1]
| Minister for Health | |
|---|---|
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| Department of Health | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Appointer | Administrator of the Northern Territory |
The Minister is responsible for adult guardianship, alcohol and other drug services, alcohol management plans, alcohol policy, alcohol treatment and rehabilitation, community service complaints, food standards, health (including hospital and medical services), health complaints, human quarantine, mental health services, morgues, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) implementation, services to the aged, services to the disabled, sexual assault services, university medical education and research and water quality. They are also responsible for the Menzies School of Health Research, the Health and Community Services Complaints Commission and the Public Guardian.[1]
The current minister is Natasha Fyles (Labor). She was sworn in on 12 September 2016 following the Labor victory at the 2016 election.[1]
List of Ministers for Health
| Minister | Party | Term [2][3][4][5][6] | Ministerial title | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Tuxworth | Country Liberal | September 1977 - June 1978 | Executive Member for Resources and Health | |
| 1 July 1978 – 30 November 1982 | Minister for Health | |||
| Nick Dondas | Country Liberal | 1 December 1982 – 12 December 1983 | Minister for Health and Housing | |
| 13 December 1983 – 16 October 1984 | Minister for Health, Youth, Sport, Recreation and Ethnic Affairs | |||
| 17 October 1984 – 20 December 1984 | Minister for Health, Sport, Recreation and Ethnic Affairs | |||
| Jim Robertson | Country Liberal | 21 December 1984 – 19 August 1985 | Minister for Health | |
| Ray Hanrahan | Country Liberal | 20 August 1985 – 28 April 1986 | ||
| Tom Harris | Country Liberal | 29 April 1986 – 18 March 1987 | ||
| Don Dale | Country Liberal | 19 March 1987 – 30 July 1989 | Minister for Health and Community Services | |
| Marshall Perron | Country Liberal | 31 July 1989 – 3 September 1989 | ||
| Stephen Hatton | Country Liberal | 4 September 1989 – 12 November 1990 | ||
| Daryl Manzie | Country Liberal | 13 November 1990 – 29 November 1992 | ||
| Mike Reed | Country Liberal | 30 November 1992 – 30 June 1995 | ||
| Fred Finch | Country Liberal | 1 July 1995 – 20 June 1996 | Minister for Health Services | |
| Denis Burke | Country Liberal | 21 June 1996 – 14 September 1997 | ||
| 15 September 1997 – 8 February 1999 | Minister for Health, Family and Children’s Services | |||
| Stephen Dunham | Country Liberal | 9 February 1999 – 26 August 2001 | ||
| Jane Aagaard | Labor | 27 August 2001 – 12 November 2001 | ||
| 13 November 2001 – 14 December 2003 | Minister for Health and Community Services | |||
| Peter Toyne | Labor | 15 December 2003 – 31 August 2006 | Minister for Health | |
| Chris Burns | Labor | 1 September 2006 – 3 February 2009 | ||
| Kon Vatskalis | Labor | 4 February 2009 - 28 August 2012 | ||
| Robyn Lambley | Country Liberal | 29 August 2012 – 3 September 2012 | ||
| Dave Tollner | Country Liberal | 4 September 2012 – 6 March 2013 | ||
| Robyn Lambley | Country Liberal | 7 March 2013 – 11 December 2014 | ||
| Adam Giles | Country Liberal | 12 December 2014 – 19 January 2015 | ||
| John Elferink | Country Liberal | 20 January 2015 – 27 August 2016 | ||
| Michael Gunner | Labor | 31 August 2016 – 11 September 2016 | ||
| Natasha Fyles | Labor | 12 September 2016 – present | ||
Former posts
Alcohol Policy
| Minister | Party | Term [2][3][4][5][6] | Ministerial title | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Burns | Labor | 7 August 2007 – 3 February 2009 | Minister for Alcohol Policy | |
| Marion Scrymgour | Labor | 4 February 2009 – 8 February 2009 | ||
| Kon Vatskalis | Labor | 9 February 2009 – 3 December 2009 | ||
| Delia Lawrie | Labor | 4 December 2009 – 28 August 2012 | ||
| Terry Mills | Country Liberal | 29 August 2012 – 3 September 2012 | ||
| Dave Tollner | Country Liberal | 4 September 2012 – 6 March 2013 | ||
| 14 December 2012 – 6 March 2013 | Minister for Alcohol Rehabilitation and Policy | |||
| Robyn Lambley | Country Liberal | 7 March 2013 – 19 March 2013 | ||
| 20 March 2013 – 8 August 2013: no minister – responsibilities held by other ministers | ||||
| Dave Tollner | Country Liberal | 9 August 2013 – 23 August 2014 | Minister for Alcohol Policy | |
| Adam Giles | Country Liberal | 24 August 2014 – 11 December 2014 | ||
Alcohol Rehabilitation
| Minister | Party | Term [2][3][4][5][6] | Ministerial title | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Tollner | Country Liberal | 14 December 2012 – 6 March 2013 | Minister for Alcohol Rehabilitation and Policy | |
| Robyn Lambley | Country Liberal | 7 March 2013 – 19 March 2013 | ||
| 20 March 2013 – 11 December 2014 | Minister for Alcohol Rehabilitation | |||
Disability Services
| Minister | Party | Term [2][3][4][5][6] | Ministerial title | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robyn Lambley | Country Liberal | 4 February 2014 – 23 August 2014 | Minister for Disability Services | |
| Adam Giles | Country Liberal | 12 December 2014 – 19 January 2015 | ||
| John Elferink | Country Liberal | 20 January 2015 – 27 August 2016 | ||
| Michael Gunner | Labor | 31 August 2016 – 11 September 2016 | ||
Mental Health Services
| Minister | Party | Term [2][3][4][5][6] | Ministerial title | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Giles | Country Liberal | 12 December 2014 – 19 January 2015 | Minister for Mental Health Services | |
| John Elferink | Country Liberal | 20 January 2015 – 27 August 2016 | ||
| Michael Gunner | Labor | 31 August 2016 – 11 September 2016 | ||
References
- "Administrative Arrangements Order" (PDF). Government of the Northern Territory. 12 September 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- "Northern Territory Government Ministries (CLP) 1st to 8th Assembly 1974 - 2001" (PDF). Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- "Northern Territory Government Ministries (ALP) Ninth Assembly 27 August 2001 – 23 June 2005" (PDF). Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- "Northern Territory Government Ministries (ALP) Tenth Assembly 2005 - 2008" (PDF). Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- "Northern Territory Government Ministries (ALP) Eleventh Assembly 18 August 2008 – 28 August 2012" (PDF). Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- "Northern Territory Government Ministries (Country Liberals) Twelfth Assembly 29 August 2012 – 27.08.16" (PDF). Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
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