Structure
The Department is comprised of:
House Division
Office of the Clerk
Procedural Support and Security
Committees and Education Division
Committee Office
Parliamentary Education Services
Members and Corporate Support Division
Finance Services
Business Services
Building and Property Management
Office of the Speaker
The Speaker is the head of the Parliament and has responsibility for Parliament House.
The Speaker may make rules to give effect to the Remuneration Tribunal Determination which sets out terms and conditions for Members and entitlements.
Section 3 of the Public Sector Employment and Management Act 1993 makes the Speaker the Commissioner for Public Employment in respect of officers employed by the Legislative Assembly.
Ceremonial and hospitality functions of the Parliament and inter-parliamentary liaison are administered by the Office of the Speaker.
Contact:
Speaker's Executive Officer
Office of the Speaker
Telephone: (08) 8946 1433
Email
House Division
Office of the Clerk
The Clerk is the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of the Legislative Assembly.
The Office of the Clerk provides advice to the Speaker and Members on administrative and procedural matters.
In addition the office is responsible for:
- supporting Assembly meetings
- supporting domestic committees (Standing Orders Committee; Committee of Privileges; House Committee)
- administering the Register of Members’ Interests
- managing Written Questions and Petitions
- supporting administration of the Legislative Assembly’s website.
Contact:
Mr Mathew Bates
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
Telephone: (08) 8946 1450
Email
Mr Russell Keith
Deputy Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
Telephone: (08) 8946 1427
Email
Procedural Support and Security
The Procedural Support and Security includes:
Chamber Services
Is responsible for:
- production of the Minutes of Proceedings and the Notice Paper
- coordination of notices, motions, Bills, Consideration in Detail and amendments
- administration and publication of tabled papers
- support to Members whilst in the Chamber, including distributing papers and administrative and procedural assistance
- administrative support for passage and assent of Bills
- maintain records of Members' titles, portfolios and committee membership
Hansard Services
Is responsible for:
- recording and broadcasting of Assembly Meetings and committees
- production and editing of the draft Daily Hansard, and electronic and printed Parliamentary Records
- Estimates Committee, parliamentary committee and other transcripts
- creation of the Written Question Paper
- provision of audiovisual extracts to Members.
Security Services
Coordinates and manages the security activities of the agency including:
- security at Parliament House
- emergency management and cyclone procedure coordination
- provision of security advice to Parliament House building occupants and electorate offices
- provision of security education and awareness training
- work health and safety matters.
Contact:
Mrs Penny Hart
Clerk Assistant Chamber and Serjeant at Arms
Telephone: (08) 8946 1440
Email
Committees and Education Division
Committee Office
Provides support to committees, including assistance with draft resolutions, research and report drafting for inquiries and logistical arrangements for meetings.
Contact:
Ms Julia Knight
A/First Clerk Assistant
Telephone: (08) 89014149
Email
Parliamentary Education Services
Conducts education sessions and tours for schools, the public and visiting dignitaries. It produces promotional material and resources for teaching and learning about parliamentary democracy in the Northern Territory.
Contact:
Ms Lisa Belde
Manager of Parliamentary Education Services
Telephone: (08) 8946 1494
Email
Member and Corporate Support Division
Finance
Provides advice and management of the Department's finance and budget, legislative and regulatory compliance including management of departmental accounting policies, standards and processes.
Contact:
Ms Diem Tang
Chief Financial Officer
Telephone: (08) 8946 1459
Email
Business Services
Has responsibility for human resources, records management, information technology, office services and procurement advice and support for managers and Members.
Contact:
Mr Cameron Tyrrell
Director of Business Services
Telephone: (08) 8946 1451
Email
Building and Property Management
Has the responsibility for the management of facilities at Parliament House and electorate offices including:
- information
- repairs and maintenance, minor and capital works programs
- leasing
- asset management
- contract development and management
- management of on-site contractors.
Contact:
Mr Brad Taylor
A/Director of Building and Property Management Services
Telephone: (08) 8946 1410
Email