Prorogation

The 13th Legislative Assembly prorogued on 30 July 2020, pursuant to Section 22(1) of the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978 (Cth). All business that was before the Assembly has now lapsed. A copy of the prorogation notice can be viewed here.

The Legislative Assembly will next meet at a date and time to be fixed by the Speaker.

Meeting Time

The Assembly commences at 10.00 am on Assembly meeting days unless otherwise advised by the Speaker.

Government Business

'Government Business' means any business introduced by a Minister. The Chief Minister or another Minister acting on his/her behalf may arrange the order of Government Business Notices and Orders of the Day on the Notice Paper as he/she thinks fit. Subject to Standing Order 61 Government Business shall on each Assembly meeting day have precedence over General Business.

General Business

'General Business' is non-government business and/or Private Members' business. Standing Order 60 (Routine of Business) provides that General Business shall be conducted on Wednesdays of Assembly meeting days between 3.00 pm and 7.00 pm.

Contact

Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
Mr Michael Tatham
Telephone: (08) 8946 1450
International:  +61 8 8946 1450

Email

Speaker Media Release - 2020 and 2021 Meeting Dates

2020 Meeting Dates

2021 Meeting Dates