Email Correspondence Between The Office Of Minister Kristy Mcbain And The Office Of The NT Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro, Relating To The Appointment Of David Connolly As The New NT Administrator,…

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This FOI release contains email correspondence and a media release relating to the NT Administrator appointment process. The documents include a December 2025 email from the NT Chief Minister's office to the federal Minister for Regional Development's office transmitting an embargoed media release announcing David Connolly's appointment as the 24th NT Administrator. The media release, dated 22 December 2025, outlines Connolly's background in agribusiness and pastoral industry leadership, noting his nearly four decades of experience and roles including presidency of the NT Cattlemen's Association. The correspondence appears routine in nature, with the NT government notifying the federal government of the endorsed nomination prior to public announcement. No transport infrastructure projects, funding allocations, delivery schedules, or risk issues are discussed in the disclosed material.