Fifth Perron Ministry
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The Fifth Perron Ministry was the 26th ministry to come from the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly
. It was sworn in on 30 November 1992 after a major reshuffle of the ministry by Chief Minister
Marshall Perron
, which saw changes to the portfolio of nearly every minister. Shane Stone
was appointed as the new Attorney-General, replacing Daryl Manzie
, with Fred Finch
taking on Stone's former role as Minister for Education and Minister for Public Employment. Max Ortmann
was appointed as Minister for Transport and Works, replacing Finch. Mike Reed
was promoted to Minister for Health and Community Services, also replacing Manzie, who took on the role of Minister for Conservation. Stephen Hatton
was appointed as the territory's first Minister for Aboriginal Development.
The new ministry also saw Eric Poole
appointed to the ministry for the first time, taking on a number of junior portfolios, with existing junior minister Roger Vale
dropped to make way. The ministry saw two changes during its lifetime. In the first, an incident which made national news, Minister for Transport and Works Max Ortmann
was forced to resign in August 1993 after assaulting a reporter on live television. Daryl Manzie took on his portfolios for the remainder of the term of the ministry. The second, more minor change, saw Poole take on a new portfolio of Minister Responsible for the Liquor Commission in June 1993. The ministry operated until 15 September 1993, when Perron initiated a further reshuffle of the ministry.
Rick Setter
served as Leader of Government Business throughout the period of this ministry, but was not a minister himself.
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 30 November 1992 after a major reshuffle of the ministry by Chief Minister
Chief Minister of the Northern Territory
The 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...
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...
, which saw changes to the portfolio of nearly every minister. Shane Stone
Shane Stone
Shane Leslie Stone AC, QC is an Australian political figure. From 26 May 1995 to 8 February 1999 he was Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, representing the Country Liberal Party.-Biography:Stone was born in Bendigo, Victoria...
was appointed as the new Attorney-General, replacing Daryl Manzie
Daryl Manzie
Daryl 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:...
, with Fred Finch
Fred Finch
Frederick 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:...
taking on Stone's former role as Minister for Education and Minister for Public Employment. Max Ortmann
Max Ortmann
Maxwell Henry "Max" Ortmann is a former Australian politician. He was the Country Liberal Party member for Brennan in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1990 to 1994. Ortmann defeated sitting CLP MLA Col Firmin both for preselection and when Firmin ran as an Independent...
was appointed as Minister for Transport and Works, replacing Finch. Mike Reed
Mike Reed (politician)
Michael Anthony "Mike" Reed is a former Australian politician. He was the Country Liberal Party member for Katherine in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1987 to 2003. He was Deputy Chief Minister in the governments of Shane Stone and Denis Burke; following the CLP's election loss...
was promoted to Minister for Health and Community Services, also replacing Manzie, who took on the role of Minister for Conservation. 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...
was appointed as the territory's first Minister for Aboriginal Development.
The new ministry also saw 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:...
appointed to the ministry for the first time, taking on a number of junior portfolios, with existing junior minister Roger Vale
Roger Vale
Roger William Stanley Vale was an Australian politician. He was a Country Liberal Party member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1974 to 1994, representing Stuart from until 1983 and Braitling thereafter....
dropped to make way. The ministry saw two changes during its lifetime. In the first, an incident which made national news, Minister for Transport and Works Max Ortmann
Max Ortmann
Maxwell Henry "Max" Ortmann is a former Australian politician. He was the Country Liberal Party member for Brennan in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1990 to 1994. Ortmann defeated sitting CLP MLA Col Firmin both for preselection and when Firmin ran as an Independent...
was forced to resign in August 1993 after assaulting a reporter on live television. Daryl Manzie took on his portfolios for the remainder of the term of the ministry. The second, more minor change, saw Poole take on a new portfolio of Minister Responsible for the Liquor Commission in June 1993. The ministry operated until 15 September 1993, when Perron initiated a further reshuffle of the ministry.
- 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: 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...
and Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services - 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 Tourism - Hon Shane StoneShane StoneShane Leslie Stone AC, QC is an Australian political figure. From 26 May 1995 to 8 February 1999 he was Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, representing the Country Liberal Party.-Biography:Stone was born in Bendigo, Victoria...
, MLA: Attorney-General, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Mines and Energy, Minister for Industries and Development and Minister for Asian Relations and Trade - 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: Minister for Aboriginal Development and Minister for Lands, Housing 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 Education and Training and Minister for Public Employment - 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: Minister for Conservation and Minister for Work Health and Territory Insurance (also Minister for Transport and Works from 18 August 1993) - Hon Mike ReedMike Reed (politician)Michael Anthony "Mike" Reed is a former Australian politician. He was the Country Liberal Party member for Katherine in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1987 to 2003. He was Deputy Chief Minister in the governments of Shane Stone and Denis Burke; following the CLP's election loss...
, MLA: Minister for Health and Community Services and Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries - Hon Max OrtmannMax OrtmannMaxwell Henry "Max" Ortmann is a former Australian politician. He was the Country Liberal Party member for Brennan in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1990 to 1994. Ortmann defeated sitting CLP MLA Col Firmin both for preselection and when Firmin ran as an Independent...
, MLA: Minister for Transport and Works (resigned from ministry 17 August 1993) - 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 Correctional Services, Minister for Sport, Recreation and Ethnic Affairs and Minister Assisting the Chief Minister on Central Australian Matters (also Minister Responsible for the Liquor Commission from 30 June 1993)
Rick Setter
Rick Setter
Richard Alfred "Rick" Setter is a former Australian politician. He was the Country Liberal Party member for Jingili in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1984 to 1997.-References:...
served as Leader of Government Business throughout the period of this ministry, but was not a minister himself.