Government priorities

The Department of the Chief Minister plays a vital role in the economic development of the Northern Territory, as well as the social development of Territorians, in a number of ways.

Our primary purpose is to support the Chief Minister and government to develop a confident, growing and socially cohesive Territory.

We therefore have an important role in articulating and implementing the Northern Territory Government’s priorities for the Territory. We are responsible for overseeing or coordinating major government strategies as well as positioning the Territory to achieve those priorities.