Stepping down: Robyn Lambley

Lambley resigns as deputy NT leader

Published: 09:39:02 AM, Tue 05 March 2013 UTC

The Northern Territory's Deputy Chief Minister, Robyn Lambley, has resigned from her position.

The Member for Araluen says the Country Liberals' parliamentary wing will meet on Wednesday to elect a new deputy leader.

"The Government has made a number of extremely tough but necessary decisions since taking office in August," she said in a statement.

"The Government has taken the first steps towards rolling back Labor's unsustainable debt and I understand these measures were unpopular with many Territorians."

A week ago, Chief Minister Terry Mills said Ms Lambley had his full support.

Her resignation is likely to trigger a cabinet re-shuffle, but she will retain her position as Treasurer.

It is also possible Mr Mills could again face a leadership challenge tomorrow after a botched attempt last month.

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