Third Tuxworth Ministry

The Third Tuxworth Ministry was the fifteenth ministry to come from the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. It was sworn in on 20 August 1985, after a minor reshuffle by Chief Minister Ian Tuxworth. The new ministry saw former Health Minister Jim Robertson appointed to a short-lived portfolio of Special Minister for Constitutional Development, aimed at pursuing statehood for the territory. The portfolio was later dropped due to waning interest in the issue when Robertson resigned from parliament in March 1986. Robertson's prior role as Health Minister was filled by new ministerial appointment Ray Hanrahan. The ministry operated until 28 April 1986, when the sudden resignation from the ministry of Attorney-General and former Deputy Chief Minister Marshall Perron forced a significant reshuffle.

Hon Ian Tuxworth, MLA: Chief Minister and Treasurer
Hon Nick Dondas, MLA: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Industry and Small Business and Tourism
Hon Marshall Perron, MLA: Attorney-General and Minister for Mines and Energy
Hon Jim Robertson, MLA: Special Minister for Constitutional Development (until 26 March 1986)
Hon Tom Harris: Minister for Education
Hon Daryl Manzie, MLA: Minister for Transport and Works and Housing
Hon Stephen Hatton, MLA: Minister for Lands, Minister for Primary Production, Minister for Ports and Fisheries and Minister for Conservation
Hon Barry Coulter, MLA: Minister for Community Development and Minister for Correctional Services
Hon Ray Hanrahan, MLA: Leader of Government Business, Minister for Health and Minister for Youth, Sport, Recreation and Ethnic Affairs

Preceded by Second Tuxworth Ministry	Third Tuxworth Ministry 1985-1986	Succeeded by Fourth Tuxworth Ministry

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