Department of the Legislative Assembly, Northern Territory Government

Legislative Scrutiny Committee

Membership - Terms of Reference - Inquiries -  Contact

The role of the Legislative Scrutiny Committee is to:

  • inquire into and report on any Bill referred to it by the Assembly and consider whether the Assembly should pass the Bill or amend the Bill and whether the Bill has sufficient regard to the rights and liberties of individuals and the institution of Parliament.

Membership

MemberElectorateParty
Oly Carlson MLA (Chair)WanguriCountry Liberals
Justine Davis MLAJohnstonIndependent
Clinton Howe MLADrysdaleCountry Liberals
Andrew Mackay MLA (Deputy Chair)GoyderCountry Liberals
Chanston Paech MLAGwojaTerritory Labor

Terms of Reference

A copy of the Committee's terms of reference can be viewed here.

Inquiries

Current Bill Inquiries
Domestic and Family Violence and Victims Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (Serial 22)
Local Government Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (Serial 20)
Attorney-General Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (Serial 19)
Completed Bill Inquiries
Defamation Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (Serial 13)
Territory Coordinator Bill 2025 (Serial 17)

Contact

Julia Knight
Committee Secretary 
GPO Box 3721
Darwin NT 0801 
Telephone: (08) 8901 4149
Email: Julia.Knight@nt.gov.au

Last updated: 26 Mar 2025