Lia Emele Finocchiaro (Italian pronunciation: [ˈliːa finokˈkjaːro]; born 20 September 1984 [citation needed]) is an Australian politician who has served as the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory since August 2024.

Minister for Police; Fire and Emergency Services; Defence NT; Territory Coordinator: Position: Chief Minister

Aug 25, 2024 · From being the youngest person elected to parliament to charting the opposition party's path to victory, we take a look at Lia Finocchiaro's rise to the top job.

The chief ministership of Lia Finocchiaro begun on 28 August 2024 when she was sworn-in by Administrator Hugh Heggie as the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory.

Aug 26, 2024 · The incoming chief minister of the Northern Territory Lia Finocchiaro says community safety will be her new government's top priority. She has also promised to rebuild the economy and "restore our lifestyle" since the Country Liberal Party's resounding election victory on Saturday. What's next?

Feb 25, 2025 · Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro has been criticised for not acknowledging Darwin's Larrakia people at a ceremony last week to mark the 83rd anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin in World War II.

Aug 26, 2024 · Northern Territory's Chief Minister-elect Lia Finocchiaro says tougher penalties for people convicted of crimes are needed. It comes as Ms Finocchiaro, whose CLP won a landslide victory over Labor on the weekend, announced she would also take on the police portfolio.

Since being elected to parliament in 2012, she has served in Government and held many roles before becoming Opposition Leader prior to the 2020 Election. Lia has two beautiful children Isla and Isaac, and a supportive husband, Sam, to keep her feet firmly on the ground.

2 days ago · NT Police: Independent inquiry into senior police recruitments announced by Lia Finocchiaro. Recent senior police recruitments will be placed under the microscope as part of an independent inquiry ...