Nicole Manison

Nicole Susan Manison (born 1979^{[citation needed]}) is an Australian politician. She was a Labor Party member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 2013 to 2024, representing the electorate of Wanguri. She previously served as Deputy Chief Minister from 2016 to 2023, serving under both Michael Gunner and Natasha Fyles. She was also Treasurer from 2016 to 2020.

Northern Territory Legislative Assembly

Years	Term	Electoral division	Party
2013–2016	12th	Wanguri		Labor
2016–2020	13th	Wanguri		Labor
2020–2024	14th	Wanguri		Labor

Nicole Manison
Manison in 2017
19th Deputy Chief Minister of the Northern Territory
In office 12 September 2016 – 21 December 2023
Chief Minister	Michael Gunner Natasha Fyles
Preceded by	Peter Styles
Succeeded by	Chansey Paech
Treasurer of the Northern Territory
In office 31 August 2016 – 7 September 2020
Preceded by	Adam Giles
Succeeded by	Michael Gunner
Member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for Wanguri
In office 16 February 2013 – 24 August 2024
Preceded by	Paul Henderson
Succeeded by	Oly Carlson
Personal details
Born	1979 (age 45–46)[citation needed] Tennant Creek, Northern Territory, Australia
Political party	Labor Party
Spouse	Scott McNeill
Residence	Leanyer, Northern Territory
Alma mater	Curtin University
Occupation	Media advisor

Manison was born in Tennant Creek, and she later studied journalism and public relations at Curtin University in Perth. Prior to entering politics, she worked as human resources and communications manager for MG Kailis Group and as a media advisor to former Labor leaders Paul Henderson and Delia Lawrie.^[1][2]

She was elected to the Legislative Assembly in the 2013 by-election after the resignation of former Chief Minister Paul Henderson.^[3] On 18 February 2013, opposition leader Delia Lawrie appointed Manison to the Labor frontbench in the portfolios of Public Employment and Public Housing.^[4] Manison was later promoted to Health, Essential Services, Statehood, Multicultural Affairs, Young Territorians and Senior Territorians portfolios.

Following Labor's victory at the 2016 election, Manison was sworn in as Treasurer of the Northern Territory on 31 August, replacing former Chief Minister Adam Giles.^[5] On 11 September, she was selected as the new deputy leader of the Labor Party and Deputy Chief Minister, following the defeat of Lynne Walker at the election. She was also designated as Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics and Minister for Children.^[6]

The aftermath of the 2020 election saw a reshuffle of the ministry. Chief Minister Michael Gunner opted to become his own Treasurer, but retained Manison as his deputy. Manison was sworn into the new cabinet as Minister for Fire, Police and Ambulance Services, Mining and Industry, Northern Australia and Trade, Defence Industries, Agribusiness and Aquaculture, and International Education.^[7]

In early 2024, she announced she will be retiring at the next election in 2024.^[8] Manison stated she wanted to spend more time with her family, and did not have a new job planned.^[9]

In November 2024, less than three months after leaving office, Manison accepted a role with Tamboran Resources as vice-president of government relations and public affairs, leading to revolving door criticisms.^[10] Greens MP Kat McNamara called for the details of the contract to be made public. In April of 2024, Chief Minister Eva Lawler had signed a nine-year deal with Tamboran to buy fracked gas from the Beetaloo Basin in the Northern Territory.^[11] The Centre for Public Integrity called for Manison to resign from her new corporate role, and for her recent decisions to be reviewed.^[9]

Manison is a member of Labor Right.^[12][13]