Fifth Hatton Ministry
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The Fifth Hatton Ministry was the 21st ministry to come from the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly
. It was sworn in on 6 April 1988 after the resignation of Ray Hanrahan
as Deputy Chief Minister and his succession by Barry Coulter
. The new ministry also saw the return to the ministry of former minister Tom Harris
as Minister for Education and the promotion of new minister Eric Poole
as Minister for Tourism. The ministry operated until 13 July of that year, when Stephen Hatton
resigned as Chief Minister and was replaced by Marshall Perron
.
Former minister Ray Hanrahan
continued to serve as Leader of Government Business during this period until his resignation from parliament on 16 May 1988. Barry Coulter
was sworn in as his replacement on 17 May.
Northern Territory Legislative Assembly
The Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory is the unicameral parliament of the Northern Territory in Australia. It sits in Parliament House, located on State Square, close to the centre of the city of Darwin.-History:...
. It was sworn in on 6 April 1988 after the resignation of Ray Hanrahan
Ray Hanrahan
Raymond Allan "Ray" Hanrahan is a former Australian politician. He was the Country Liberal Party member for Flynn in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1983 to 1988.-References:...
as Deputy Chief Minister and his succession by Barry Coulter
Barry Coulter
Barry Francis Coulter is a former Australian politician. He was a Country Liberal Party member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1983 to 1999, representing the electorates of Berrimah, Palmerston and Blain. He was Deputy Chief Minister from 1986 to 1995 under Stephen Hatton and...
. The new ministry also saw the return to the ministry of former minister Tom Harris
Tom Harris (Australian politician)
Tom Harris is a former Australian politician. He was the Country Liberal Party member for Port Darwin in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1977 to 1990.-References:...
as Minister for Education and the promotion of new minister Eric Poole
Eric Poole (Australian politician)
Eric Houguet Poole is a former Australian politician. He was the Country Liberal Party member for Araluen in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1986 to 2001.-References:...
as Minister for Tourism. The ministry operated until 13 July of that year, when Stephen Hatton
Stephen Hatton
Stephen Paul Hatton is an Australian politician, who was Chief Minister of the Northern Territory of Australia from 1986 to 1988. From 1983 until his retirement in 2001, he was MLA for the seat of Nightcliff...
resigned as Chief Minister and was replaced by Marshall Perron
Marshall Perron
Marshall Bruce Perron is a former Australian politician, who was a Country Liberal Party member of the Legislative Assembly in the Northern Territory from the formation of the Assembly in 1974 until his resignation in 1995. From 1988 to 1995, Perron was the Chief Minister of the Northern...
.
- Hon Stephen HattonStephen HattonStephen Paul Hatton is an Australian politician, who was Chief Minister of the Northern Territory of Australia from 1986 to 1988. From 1983 until his retirement in 2001, he was MLA for the seat of Nightcliff...
, MLA: Chief MinisterChief Minister of the Northern TerritoryThe Chief Minister of the Northern Territory is appointed by the Administrator, who in normal circumstances will appoint the head of whatever party holds the majority of seats in the legislature of the territory... - Hon Barry CoulterBarry CoulterBarry Francis Coulter is a former Australian politician. He was a Country Liberal Party member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1983 to 1999, representing the electorates of Berrimah, Palmerston and Blain. He was Deputy Chief Minister from 1986 to 1995 under Stephen Hatton and...
, MLA: Deputy Chief Minister, Treasurer and Minister for Mines and Energy (also Leader of Government Business from 17 May 1988) - Hon Marshall PerronMarshall PerronMarshall Bruce Perron is a former Australian politician, who was a Country Liberal Party member of the Legislative Assembly in the Northern Territory from the formation of the Assembly in 1974 until his resignation in 1995. From 1988 to 1995, Perron was the Chief Minister of the Northern...
, MLA: Minister for Industries and Development - Hon Daryl ManzieDaryl ManzieDaryl William Manzie is a former Australian politician. He was the Country Liberal Party member for Sanderson in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1983 to 2001, serving as a senior minister.-References:...
, MLA: Attorney-General, Minister for Lands and Housing and Minister for Conservation - Hon Don DaleDon DaleDonald Francis "Don" Dale was an Australian politician. He was the Country Liberal Party member for Wanguri in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1983 to 1989, when he resigned due to ill health....
, MLA: Minister for Health and Community Services - Hon Terry McCarthy, MLA: Minister for Labour, Administrative Services and Local Government
- Hon Fred FinchFred FinchFrederick Arthur "Fred" Finch is a former Australian politician. He was a Country Liberal Party member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1983 to 1997, representing Wagaman until 1987 and Leanyer thereafter.-References:...
, MLA: Minister for Transport and Works - Hon Tom HarrisTom Harris (Australian politician)Tom Harris is a former Australian politician. He was the Country Liberal Party member for Port Darwin in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1977 to 1990.-References:...
, MLA: Minister for Education and Minister Assisting the Chief Minister on Constitutional Development - Hon Eric PooleEric Poole (Australian politician)Eric Houguet Poole is a former Australian politician. He was the Country Liberal Party member for Araluen in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1986 to 2001.-References:...
, MLA: Minister for Tourism and Minister Assisting the Chief Minister on Central Australian Affairs
Former minister Ray Hanrahan
Ray Hanrahan
Raymond Allan "Ray" Hanrahan is a former Australian politician. He was the Country Liberal Party member for Flynn in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1983 to 1988.-References:...
continued to serve as Leader of Government Business during this period until his resignation from parliament on 16 May 1988. Barry Coulter
Barry Coulter
Barry Francis Coulter is a former Australian politician. He was a Country Liberal Party member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1983 to 1999, representing the electorates of Berrimah, Palmerston and Blain. He was Deputy Chief Minister from 1986 to 1995 under Stephen Hatton and...
was sworn in as his replacement on 17 May.