Who We Are
About
Unions NT
Unions NT is the peak body for Northern Territory unions — a collective voice for Territorians that exists to organise and grow a campaigning movement of workers, representing 13 affiliated unions and over 15,000 members across the private and public sector.
The Northern Territory union movement works every day towards building a better society for everyone. We believe that workers and their families are entitled to live in a decent and civil society that values fairness and equality.
Unions NT seeks to achieve fairness and equality for all Northern Territory workers and their families by building power through movement-wide campaigns on issues that affect workers' lives — holding governments to account and changing laws that are stacked against workers
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OUR DIRECTION
Strategic Plan 2024–2028
Advancing the quality of life for all NT workers — our roadmap for the next four years.
VISION
Advancing the quality of life for all NT workers.
PURPOSE
To improve the social and economic future of the workers and community in the Northern Territory, through workplace safety, fair pay, conditions and wellbeing, and by influencing policy to meet future skill needs.
OUR PRIORITIES
How We'll Deliver It
Drive positive change on things that matter to NT workers
WHAT WE WILL DO
- Focus our efforts and resources on advocating for issues that are common across the NT workforce.
- Partner with like-minded organisations to maximise our impact.
HOW WE'LL KNOW WE'RE SUCCESSFUL
- We have influenced demonstrable changes in legislation.
- Positive feedback from affiliates.
Build the reputation of Unions NT
WHAT WE WILL DO
- Develop and implement a strategy for increasing community awareness and understanding of Unions NT, including branding, marketing, events and education campaigns.
- Build and maintain political engagement and communication.
- Invest in more proactive engagement and communications, including media.
- Continue to deliver high quality, responsive services to our affiliate members.
HOW WE'LL KNOW WE'RE SUCCESSFUL
- Increased membership of the overall NT union movement.
- Increased engagement and reach via online channels.
- Increased engagements with stakeholders.
- Increased external events and community engagement activities.
- Annual affiliate satisfaction survey shows a positive score.
Strengthen our capability and capacity
WHAT WE WILL DO
- Invest in strengthening the skills and capabilities of our people.
- Identify opportunities to access specialist expertise when we need it, leveraging arrangements with partner organisations such as other Trade Labour Councils.
- Invest in fit-for-purpose, contemporary technology solutions to optimise operations.
HOW WE'LL KNOW WE'RE SUCCESSFUL
- Completion of a skills and capability audit, including a skills gap analysis.
- Increased efficiencies in business processes — reduced time spent on common tasks.
- All paid employees have a professional development plan in place.
Improve financial sustainability
WHAT WE WILL DO
- Proactively work to increase affiliate membership.
- Investigate potential alternate revenue sources, including opportunities for fee-for-service.
- Develop and implement a plan to build our cash reserves.
HOW WE'LL KNOW WE'RE SUCCESSFUL
- Increased income per financial year.
- Increased number of income sources.
- Government revenue as a % of total revenue is reduced.
Our Governance
Our executive
The Unions NT Executive manages the operations and strategic direction of the Council — the supreme decision-making body that co-ordinates and facilitates action with, and on behalf of, affiliated unions.
latest news
UnionsNT elects leadership team at Annual General Meeting
UnionsNT held its Annual General Meeting on Monday, 7 September 2026, confirming its leadership team for the coming term. Heidi Crisp, Secretary of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation NT, was elected unopposed as President. Erina Early, Secretary of the United Workers Union, was re-elected as Secretary.
Outgoing President Cath Hatcher did not renominate for the position this term. Council members acknowledged her tireless dedication and significant contribution to the union movement and working Territorians throughout her tenure.
"It is a privilege to be elected President of UnionsNT, and I look forward to working alongside Erina Early in her role as Secretary to ensure the voices of workers across the Territory are heard and respected."
Heidi Crisp, President, UnionsNT
The Unions NT Executive manages the operations and strategic direction of the Council — the supreme decision-making body that co-ordinates and facilitates action with, and on behalf of, affiliated unions.
Heidi Crisp
President
ANMFNT
Erina Early
Secretary & Public Officer
UWU
Brian Gray
Senior Vice President
AEU
Jarrod Sharpe
Junior Vice President
RTBU
Suwan Adamson
Assistant Secretary
CPSU
Georgina Moloney
Women's Officer
ASU
David Hayes
Treasurer
ETU
Andy Burford
Executive Member
MUA
Fran Brougham
Returning Officer
IEU
Rajeev Sharma
Trustee
NTEU
VACANT
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Officer
VACANT
Executive Member