Paul Henderson - Biography

Paul Henderson was sworn in as Labor's second Chief Minister on 26 November, 2007.

One of his first achievements was to introduce middle years teaching – a major overhaul of the Territory's education system.

As Chief Minister, Paul Henderson has driven the Territory's growing economy and job sector through initiatives such as establishing a program to require developers of major projects like Darwin's LNG plant to use local companies.

Paul Henderson has also led a comprehensive and wide-ranging review of the NT police force, including delivering its largest ever resource boost.

Born in 1962 in France while his father was stationed there with NATO, Paul Henderson was raised in the United Kingdom. He is a qualified marine engineer and worked as a fitter in the shipping and mining industries before taking up a new career as an IT operator in Darwin.

Paul Henderson married his wife in 1982. He and his wife Stacey have three children.

He is a passionate supporter of the St Kilda Football Club and the vice patron of the St Mary's Football Club.