Northern Territory Emergency Response Taskforce

The Northern Territory Emergency Response (NTER) Taskforce was appointed by the former Australian Government to provide advice and oversee the implementation of the emergency measures in their first year.

The Taskforce’s Terms of Reference were to:

• provide expert advice to the Australian Government on the implementation of the emergency response
• provide oversight of the NTER Operations Centre
• promote public understanding of the issues involved
• alert government to current and emerging issues that relate directly to the implementation of the response
• report to the Prime Minister and the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs on the progress of the NTER.

The Taskforce’s term ran from 21 June 2007 to 30 June 2008. The Taskforce provided the Australian Government a final report with recommendations on 21 June 2008.

The Taskforce was chaired by Dr Sue Gordon with Major General Dave Chalmers as its Operational Commander. Major General Chalmers will remain the Operational Commander of the NTER at least until the end of 2008.

Further information on the Taskforce, including its members at June 2008, can be found on this website.