NT govt draws line in sand over infighting

THE Northern Territory government has drawn a line in the sand and is hoping to leave its divisions behind - at least publicly.

CHIEF Minister Adam Giles' latest cabinet was sworn in on Wednesday, marking the leader's 10th reshuffle, and the 14th for the Country Liberals since they won the August 2012 election.

"This is an opportunity to put a line in the sand and say enough is enough of the infighting and the bickering, we're here to represent Territorians," Mr Giles told reporters.He denied that a lack of talent in the CLP parliamentary wing was the reason for a drop to an eight-person cabinet from the customary nine."People can cast stones and rocks as much as they like, but there are eight members standing here. I have full confidence in these members, and in the parliamentary wing," he said.But the sacking of frontbencher Robyn Lambley and the resignation of Infrastructure and Transport Minister Matt Conlan left only three backbenchers to be considered for promotion, who between them have only six years' parliamentary experience.The reshuffle comes after last Tuesday's failed leadership coup, which has resulted in the installation of challenger Willem Westra van Holthe as deputy chief minister.David Tollner has been reappointed treasurer, as well as picking up the portfolios of lands and planning and mines and energy.He said he was thrilled to be back, after resigning six months ago following a homophobic slur scandal."What goes on behind closed doors went public this week, but all government members are very focused on what's best for Territorians," he said of the leadership instability.NT Police Association head Vince Kelly told AAP he didn't think the cabinet reshuffle provided strong and stable leadership, with Mr Giles announcing he would take back the police portfolio once four investigations into alleged rorting of the Pensioner and Carer Concession Scheme were complete.Mr Giles and the NTPA have a rocky relationship, with police demanding he apologise for implicating senior officers in a rumour campaign he said aimed to topple his leadership.Parliament resumes for the year next week.

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