Leader of the Opposition (Northern Territory)

The Leader of the Opposition of the Northern Territory is an official role usually occupied by the leader of the second largest party in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. In the event that that party or coalition wins an election, the Leader of the Opposition will most likely become the Chief Minister.[1]

While the Legislative Assembly was created in 1974, there was no parliamentary opposition for the first three-year term, as every seat was held by the government, with the exception of two that were won by independents.

Opposition Leader[2] Party Dates in Opposition
Jon Isaacs ALP 21 September 1977 – 1 November 1981
Bob Collins ALP 2 November 1981 – 18 August 1986
Terry Smith ALP 19 August 1986 – 1 November 1990
Brian Ede ALP 2 November 1990 – 9 April 1996
Maggie Hickey ALP 16 April 1996 – 2 February 1999
Clare Martin ALP 3 February 1999 – 26 August 2001
Denis Burke CLP 28 August 2001 – 14 November 2003
Terry Mills CLP 15 November 2003 – 4 February 2005
Denis Burke CLP 7 February 2005 – 17 June 2005
Jodeen Carney CLP 29 June 2005 – 28 January 2008
Terry Mills CLP 29 January 2008 – present

References

  1. ^ Schools Newsletter, Parliamentary Relations and Education Unit (Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory), June 2010.
  2. ^ Office Holders 1st–11th Assemblies, Government of the Northern Territory, 9 February 2009.
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