Media Release

Northern Territory Government

Department of the Legislative Assembly Parliament House Open Day - Celebrating half a century of the Legislative Assembly

21 November 2024

The Northern Territory is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first Legislative Assembly.

On 20 November 1974, the nineteen members of the first Legislative Assembly met in the Chamber for the first sittings of a fully elected legislature in Northern Territory history.

To commemorate 50 years of fully elected representation in the Territory, an open day will be held at Parliament House this Saturday 23 November 2024, from 9:00 am to 2:00pm.

The Speaker, The Hon Robyn Lambley MLA, has invited members from the 1970s to the present day to speak on the Assembly’s highlights from each decade. The speeches will start at 10:00am and will be broadcast from the Chamber at:

Video broadcast – Northern Territory Government – Legislative Assembly [https://parliament.nt.gov.au/about/50th-anniversary-of-the-first-legislative-assembly]

The open day will include guided tours for members of the public, and displays will be set up across the foyer.

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