Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Nicole Manison, today confirmed that Deputy Commissioner, Michael Murphy, APM, will continue to act in the role of Northern Territory Police Commissioner and CEO of Fire and Emergency Services until a permanent appointment is made.

Mr Murphy is currently acting in the role however his tenure was set to expire on August 16.

The position of NT Police Commissioner became vacant following the recent resignation of Reece Kershaw APM to take up the role of Australian Federal Police Commissioner.

A recruitment process is underway and a new NT Police Commissioner will be appointed before the end of the year.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Nicole Manison.

“The decision to extend Mr Murphy as Acting Commissioner will provide stability and continuity during the recruitment process – that was a key consideration for me. 

“He will have an important role to play over the next few months including overseeing the delivery of the 120 additional police and 75 PALIs we promised, the opening of the new Palmerston Police Station and work ramping up on the new Nightcliff Police Station and Palmerston Fire Station.”

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