New minister for disability, arts, veterans and multicultural affairs
10 Sep 2024
Jinson Charls will manage the portfolio of seniors
The NT Election held on 24 August 2024 saw the incumbent Labor majority government, led by Chief Minister Eva Lawler, defeated by the Country Liberal Party (CLP) opposition led by Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro.
Chief Minister Finocchiaro announced her cabinet on 9th September. Jinson Charls will become the new minister for disability, arts, veterans and multicultural affairs. He will also manage portfolios of youth, seniors and equality, people, sport and culture.
Born in Kerala, India, Charls studied a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery before migrating to Australia in 2011. He moved to the Territory in 2015 where he has worked as a registered nurse and in senior health leadership roles.