Fourth Tuxworth Ministry
Encyclopedia
The Fourth Tuxworth Ministry was the sixteenth ministry
to come from the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly
. It was sworn in on 29 April 1986 as a result of a major reshuffle caused in part by the sudden resignation from the ministry of Attorney-General and former Deputy Chief Minister Marshall Perron
. Chief Minister
Ian Tuxworth
ceded the position of Treasurer to Barry Coulter
. Former transport minister Daryl Manzie
was appointed Attorney-General in Perron's place, while also replacing Tom Harris
as Minister for Education. Harris replaced Ray Hanrahan
as Minister for Health, with Hanrahan being demoted to responsibilities for communications and tourism. The ministry also saw the promotion of new minister Don Dale
, who was given several junior portfolios. It operated until 14 May 1986, when Tuxworth was ousted as Chief Minister by Mines and Energy Minister Stephen Hatton
.
Northern Territory ministries
The ministries of the Northern Territory are appointed by the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory each term from the members of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly.-List of Northern Territory ministries:-See also:...
to come from the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly
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 29 April 1986 as a result of a major reshuffle caused in part by the sudden resignation from the ministry of Attorney-General and former Deputy Chief Minister 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...
. 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...
Ian Tuxworth
Ian Tuxworth
Ian Lindsay Tuxworth is an Australian politician, who was Chief Minister of the Northern Territory of Australia from 17 October 1984 until he resigned on 10 May 1986....
ceded the position of Treasurer to 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...
. Former transport minister 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:...
was appointed Attorney-General in Perron's place, while also replacing 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. Harris replaced 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 Minister for Health, with Hanrahan being demoted to responsibilities for communications and tourism. The ministry also saw the promotion of new minister Don Dale
Don Dale
Donald 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....
, who was given several junior portfolios. It operated until 14 May 1986, when Tuxworth was ousted as Chief Minister by Mines and Energy Minister 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...
.
- Hon Ian TuxworthIan TuxworthIan Lindsay Tuxworth is an Australian politician, who was Chief Minister of the Northern Territory of Australia from 17 October 1984 until he resigned on 10 May 1986....
, 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 Nick DondasNick DondasNicholas Manuel "Nick" Dondas AM is a former Country Liberal politician in the Northern Territory, Australia, representing the seat of Casuarina in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1974 to 1996, and the Division of Northern Territory in the Australian House of Representatives from...
, MLA: Deputy Chief Minister, Minister for Transport and Works, Minister for Ports and Fisheries and Minister for Lands - 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 and Minister for Education - 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: Treasurer and Minister for Conservation - 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 Primary Production and Minister for Mines and Energy - 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 Health and Minister for Housing - Hon Ray HanrahanRay HanrahanRaymond 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:...
, MLA: Minister for Business, Technology and Communications and Minister for Tourism - 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 Community Development, Minister for Correctional Services and Minister for Youth, Sport, Recreation and Ethnic Affairs