Third Everingham Ministry

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The Third Everingham Ministry was the seventh ministry to come from the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. It came into existence on March 9, 1979, when Chief Minister Paul Everingham appointed his newest minister, Nick Dondas to the additional position of acting Minister for Community Development, a role which was officially held by Manager of Government Business and Minister for Health Jim Robertson. It lasted until July 1, 1979, when Everingham formally shifted the portfolio from Robertson to Dondas.

  • Hon Paul Everingham, MLA: Chief Minister and Attorney-General
  • Hon Marshall Perron, MLA: Deputy Chief Minister, Treasurer and Minister for Lands and Housing
  • Hon Ian Tuxworth, MLA: Minister for Health and Minister for Mines and Energy
  • Hon Jim Robertson, MLA: Manager of Government Business, Minister for Community Development 1 and Minister for Education
  • Hon Roger Steele, MLA: Minister for Industrial Development and Minister for Transport and Works
  • Hon Nick Dondas, MLA: Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation, acting Minister for Community Development and Minister Assisting the Chief Minister
1 While Jim Robertson was officially the Minister for Community Development during this period, Chief Minister Everingham had directed Nick Dondas to fulfil the position in an acting role.
Preceded by
Second Everingham Ministry
Third Everingham Ministry
1979
Succeeded by
Fourth Everingham Ministry