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The role of the Administrator is essentially the same as a State Governor and includes statutory duties (for example, providing assent to proposed laws of the Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory), representational duties (for example, awarding honours) and ceremonial duties (for example, becoming a patron of public institutions).

Further information

  • Type of Body

    E. Statutory office holder, offices and committees

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978, section 32

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    1

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    No

  • Classification

    B. Secondary statutory structure

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    Government House
    Darwin NT 0801
    Australia

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Administrator Dr. Hugh Heggie 31 January 2023 30 January 2026
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