The Country Liberal Party returns to power in the Northern Territory after eight years

The Country Liberal Party has won the Northern Territory election, ending Labor's bid for a third term. Incoming Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro has promised a safer, thriving Territory.

NT Country Liberal Party Leader Lia Finocchiaro arrives at the Country Liberal Party celebration site following the Northern Territory elections in Darwin, Saturday, August 24, 2024. The Country Liberal Party will form government in the Northern Territory, with a massive swing against the incumbent Labor party. (AAP Image/(Amanda Parkinson) Source: AAP / (A)MANDA PARKINSON/AAPIMAGE

Key Points

• Lia Finocchiaro is the incoming Top End's Chief Minister.
• The ALP managed to secure only 25.9 percent of the primary vote - and Chief Minister Eva Lawler was ousted from her seat in Drysdale.
• The incoming Chief Minister says taking action to reduce crime will be her immediate priority.