Liquor Commission
Liquor Commission members
The Liquor Commission Act 2018 provides that no less than four members must be appointed to the Liquor Commission who have the appropriate knowledge, experience and expertise to be a member.
The Liquor Commission is constituted by a panel comprising of at least three members that must include at least one of the following:
(a) a presiding member (who must be the Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, or Acting Deputy Chairperson)
(b) a member with health expertise.
The Northern Territory Liquor Commission Policy and Procedures Manual PDF (995.2 KB) provides members with information to assist in fulfilling their responsibilities and exercising their powers under the Liquor Commission Act 2018 and the Liquor Act 2019 on the legislation database.
A list of current members follows:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Chairperson - Sally Gearin | Ms Gearin is an experienced legal professional with over 30 years of expertise in family law mediation and dispute resolution. She has held senior roles in tribunals and government, including appointments with the Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal and advisory work on human rights and legal matters. Her background includes experience as a barrister, senior lawyer, and family dispute resolution practitioner, along with contributions to legal research and policy work |
| Deputy chairperson - Michaela Malone | Ms Malone is a highly qualified legal professional. She has held range of roles within the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, legal research and government administration. |
| Prof Phillip Carson | Dr Carson is a longstanding member of the medical profession in the NT. He practices as a specialist general surgeon in Darwin and is an associate professor of surgery with the Flinders NT Medical Program. |
| Elizabeth Stephenson | Elizabeth has been employed in Darwin, Nhulunbuy and Maningrida in the conduct of clinical duties since 1995 including clients with tuberculosis and leprosy. |
| Katrina Fong Lim | Katrina is a born and bred fifth generation Territorian with a keen sense of public service and community. She is the former lord mayor of the City of Darwin and holds a number of professional and community memberships. |
| Benjamin Giesecke | Mr Giesecke is the former councillor and the former alderman and deputy mayor of the City of Palmerston. He has served on key committees and external bodies. |
| Stephen Gelding | Mr Gelding is an experienced registered nurse. He has held a range of executive roles across health administration, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety. |
| Ebony Abbott-McCormack | Ebony is an active member and role model within the sporting community, and her career with NT Primary Health Network focusses focuses on improving Aboriginal health outcomes through positive lifestyle choices, such as sport and sport, and advocating for increased access to appropriate health services. |
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