The Chief Minister of the Northern Territory is appointed by the Administrator, who in normal circumstances will appoint the head of whatever party holds the majority of seats in the legislature of the territory (in the Northern Territory, the Legislative Assembly). However, in times of constitutional crisis the Administrator can appoint someone else as Chief Minister.
In Australia, a Chief Minister is the head of government of a self-governing territory, while the head of government of a state is a Premier.
The incumbent Chief Minister of the Northern Territory is Terry Mills, representing the Country Liberal Party since the 2012 general election.
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