Gerard Maley


Gerard Maley is an Australian politician who serves as an MLA for Nelson (Northern Territory)|Nelson] as a member of the Country Liberal Party in the Northern Territory [Legislative Assembly]. He has been the Deputy Leader of the Country Liberal Party since September 2020 and Deputy [Chief Minister of the Northern Territory] since 9 September 2024, following the 2024 [Northern Territory general election].

Pre-politics

Early life

Maley's father was a policeman, and the family lived in Darwin where Maley was born, then settled in Howard Springs when he was 4 years old.

Professional life

Maley studied to be a mechanic after leaving high school in year 11, and then became an inspector and public relations agent for the Department of Transport & Works.
Following this, he returned to study law at Charles Darwin University, and after graduating, joined his brother, Peter, at Maleys Barristers & Solicitors. He manages the rural office in Coolalinga.
He currently lives on the same family block in Howard Springs that he grew up on.

Political views

Maley opposes the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.