New Leader Chosen for NT After Shares Scandal

Fyles’ departure and Lawler’s ascent signal a turning point for the territory.

Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles speaks to media at a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Darwin, Monday, August 8, 2022. AAP Image/Aaron Bunch

Eva Lawler will be the Northern Territory’s (NT) new Chief Minister following Natasha Fyles’ resignation over integrity concerns.

“This afternoon, the territory Labor Caucus met, unanimously deciding that the Member for Drysdale, Eva Lawler, will be chief minister,” the Dec. 20 statement read.