Department of the Legislative Assembly, Northern Territory Government

Meeting Days

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 Russell Keith
Telephone: (08) 8946 1450
International:  +61 8 8946 1450

Email


Media Releases

Speaker Media Release - 2026 Meeting Dates


Meeting Dates

2026 Printable Calendar

Month

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Comment

February 2026 345  
March 2026 10

17
11

18
12

19
  
May 2026 5

12
6

13
7

14
 Introduction
of budget
June 2026

15
9

16
10

17
11

*18
 Budget Estimates Committee
Hearings
*Assembly meets to pass budget
on 18 June 2026
July 2026 212223  
August 2026 252627  
October 2026 13

20
14

21
15

22
  
November 2026 242526 
Last updated: 03 Dec 2025