Northern Territory — political history baseline
Last updated: 2026-05-30
Key eras
| Period | Government | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2001–2012 | Labor (Martin → Henderson) | Clare Martin first Labor CM |
| 2012–2016 | Country Liberals (Giles) | Chaos; leadership spills |
| 2016–2024 | Labor (Gunner → Fyles → Fyles/Eva Lawler) | COVID border politics; fracking debate |
| 2024–present | CLP (Finocchiaro) | 2024 landslide; federal alignment with Coalition |
Turning points
- 1998: CLP loses majority — minority period
- 2016: Gunner wins — CLP collapse in Darwin seats
- 2024: Finocchiaro CLP majority — 18+ seats