Gerard Maley MLA

I was elected as the Member for Nelson in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly election on 22 August 2020 and re-elected on 24 August 2024. As Deputy Chief Minister, I am also honoured to be the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Minister for Mining and Energy, Minister for Corrections, Minister for Renewables, Minister for Recreational Fishing. The rural area has been my home my entire life. I feel privileged to have grown up in this area and I want my children and your children to have the same opportunities we had growing up here. I went to Howard Springs Primary and Taminmin High schools then qualified as an auto mechanic. I worked as a local tradie and in the Northern Territory Public Service, before I went back to study law at Charles Darwin University. Since graduating I have been working for Maley’s Barristers and Solicitors, advocating and representing rural people through our Coolalinga office. I am committed to getting the Territory growing again! We are only a small population so we need to work harder and smarter to make sure we can continue to live and enjoy the lifestyle we have in the rural area. I will fight to protect our rural lifestyle, help create jobs and growth through sensible development of facilities not impacting our lifestyle. The best way to do this is as part of a Country Liberals team led by Lia Finocchiaro. Through my life and work experience, running a small business and my community involvement, I am well placed to advocate for the protection of our rural lifestyle whilst ensuring prosperous opportunities for Territorians. Like many people in our area when I am not working I enjoy fishing, camping, hunting, polocrosse and other sporting activities.