Third Tuxworth Ministry
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The Third Tuxworth Ministry was the fifteenth ministry
to come from the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly
. It was sworn in on 20 August 1985, after a minor reshuffle by Chief Minister
Ian Tuxworth
. The new ministry saw former Health Minister Jim Robertson
appointed to a short-lived portfolio of Special Minister for Constitutional Development, aimed at pursuing statehood for the territory. The portfolio was later dropped due to waning interest in the issue when Robertson resigned from parliament in March 1986. Robertson's prior role as Health Minister was filled by new ministerial appointment Ray Hanrahan
. The ministry operated until 28 April 1986, when the sudden resignation from the ministry of Attorney-General and former Deputy Chief Minister Marshall Perron
forced a significant reshuffle.
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 20 August 1985, after a minor reshuffle 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...
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....
. The new ministry saw former Health Minister Jim Robertson
Jim Robertson
Alfred James Robertson was a Major League Baseball catcher who played from 1956 to 1957 for the Philadelphia Athletics and Kansas City Athletics.Prior to playing professionally, he attended Bradley University....
appointed to a short-lived portfolio of Special Minister for Constitutional Development, aimed at pursuing statehood for the territory. The portfolio was later dropped due to waning interest in the issue when Robertson resigned from parliament in March 1986. Robertson's prior role as Health Minister was filled by new ministerial appointment 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:...
. The ministry operated until 28 April 1986, when 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...
forced a significant reshuffle.
- 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...
and Treasurer - 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 and Minister for Industry and Small Business and Tourism - 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: Attorney-General and Minister for Mines and Energy - Hon Jim RobertsonJim RobertsonAlfred James Robertson was a Major League Baseball catcher who played from 1956 to 1957 for the Philadelphia Athletics and Kansas City Athletics.Prior to playing professionally, he attended Bradley University....
, MLA: Special Minister for Constitutional Development (until 26 March 1986) - 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:...
: Minister for Education - 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 Transport and Works and Housing - 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 Lands, Minister for Primary Production, Minister for Ports and Fisheries and Minister for Conservation - 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: Minister for Community Development and Minister for Correctional Services - 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: Leader of Government Business, Minister for Health and Minister for Youth, Sport, Recreation and Ethnic Affairs