Nicole Susan Manison (born 1979[citation needed]) is an Australian politician. She has been a Labor Party member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly since 2013, 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.
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 | |
| Assumed office 16 February 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Henderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1979 (age 44–45)[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 |
| Years | Term | Electoral division | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2016 | 12th | Wanguri | Labor | |
| 2016–2020 | 13th | Wanguri | Labor | |
| 2020–present | 14th | Wanguri | Labor | |
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] In 2024, she announced she will be retiring at the next election in 2024.
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]
Manison is a member of Labor Right.[8][9]