Third Tuxworth Ministry

The Third Tuxworth Ministry was the fifteenth ministry to come from the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. It was sworn in on August 20, 1985, after a minor reshuffle by Chief Minister Ian Tuxworth. The new ministry saw former Health Minister Jim Robertson appointed to a short-lived portfolio of Special Minister for Constitutional Development, aimed at pursuing statehood for the territory. The portfolio was later dropped due to waning interest in the issue when Robertson resigned from parliament in March 1986. Robertson's prior role as Health Minister was filled by new ministerial appointment Ray Hanrahan. The ministry operated until April 28, 1986, when the sudden resignation from the ministry of Attorney-General and former Deputy Chief Minister Marshall Perron forced a significant reshuffle.

* Hon Ian Tuxworth, MLA: Chief Minister and Treasurer
* Hon Nick Dondas, MLA: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Industry and Small Business and Tourism
* Hon Marshall Perron, MLA: Attorney-General and Minister for Mines and Energy
* Hon Jim Robertson, MLA: Special Minister for Constitutional Development (until March 26, 1986)
* Hon Tom Harris: Minister for Education
* Hon Daryl Manzie, MLA: Minister for Transport and Works and Housing
* Hon Stephen Hatton, MLA: Minister for Lands, Minister for Primary Production, Minister for Ports and Fisheries and Minister for Conservation
* Hon Barry Coulter, MLA: Minister for Community Development and Minister for Correctional Services
* Hon Ray Hanrahan, MLA: Leader of Government Business, Minister for Health and Minister for Youth, Sport, Recreation and Ethnic Affairs