Attorney-General of the Northern Territory

Attorney-General of the
Northern Territory
Incumbent
Gerard Maley
since 28 August 2024
Department of the Attorney-General and Justice
StyleThe Honourable
Member of
Reports toChief Minister of the Northern Territory
SeatDarwin, Northern Territory
NominatorChief Minister of the Northern Territory
AppointerAdministrator of the Northern Territory
on the advice of the chief minister
Term lengthAt the Administrator's pleasure
Formation1978
First holderPaul Everingham
Websitewww.justice.nt.gov.au

The Attorney-General of the Northern Territory, in formal contexts also Attorney-General or Attorney General for the Northern Territory, is the primary Law Officer of the Crown in the Northern Territory. The Attorney General serves as the chief legal and constitutional adviser of the Government of the Northern Territory and administers their portfolio through the Department of the Attorney-General and Justice.

Gerard Maley is the current Attorney-General, having been sworn in on 28 August 2024.