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
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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 Russell Keith
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
Telephone: (08) 8946 1427
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Ms Klarin Sivyer
A/Deputy Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
Telephone: (08) 8946 1429
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Parliamentary Support Division

Procedural Support

Procedural support includes table office and Hansard support, parliamentary education services, library and research services.

Table Office 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 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.

Contact:
Ms Elise Dyer
A/Clerk Assistant Chamber and Serjeant at Arms
Telephone: (08) 8946 1480
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Parliamentary Education Services is responsible for:

• conducting education sessions and tours for schools, the public and visiting dignitaries
• production of promotional material and resources for teaching and learning about parliamentary democracy in the Northern Territory.

Contact:
Ms Lisa Belde
Manager Parliamentary Education Services
Telephone: (08) 8946 1494
Email

Committee office is responsible for:

• providing support to committees, including assistance with draft resolutions, research and report drafting for inquiries and logistical arrangements for meetings

Contact:
Ms Julia Knight
Committee Secretary
Telephone: (08) 8901 4129
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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.

Contact:
Mrs Penny Hart
A/Executive Director Parliamentary Support
Telephone: (08) 8946 1414
Email

Ms Chantelle Medley
Director Security
Telephone: (08) 8946 1402
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Corporate and Electoral Support Division

Finance

Has responsibility for management of the Department's finance and budget, legislative and regulatory compliance including management of departmental accounting policies, standards and processes. Provides advice on procurement, travel, MFDs and ICT devices. Manages fleet vehicles and asset registers.

Contact:
Ms Diem Tang
Chief Financial Officer
Telephone: (08) 8946 1459
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People, Performance and Culture

Provides human resources coordination and support, including payroll. Has responsibility for corporate reporting. information management and Work Health and Safety.

Contact:
Mr Cameron Tyrrell
Director People, Performance and Culture
Telephone: (08) 8946 1451
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Asset and Building Management

Has the responsibility for the management of facilities at Parliament House and electorate offices including:

• repairs and maintenance, minor and capital works programs
• leasing, signage and asset management for Electorate offices
• Parliament House furniture and equipment
• functions
• gym
• contract management, including management of on-site contractors.

Contact:
Ms Melissa Johnson
Director Asset and Building Management
Telephone: (08) 8946 1410
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