Current NT Health Minister Natasha Fyles has been named as the new leader of the Labor party and will be sworn in as the new Chief Minister.
In a brief statement released on Friday morning, Ms Fyles said she was selected unanimously by the Labor caucus.
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"This morning the caucus has selected me as the unanimous choice for Leader of the Territory Labor Party," she said.
"This afternoon I will visit the Administrator to be sworn in as Chief Minister of the Northern Territory.
"Our united and stable team is now focused on getting on with our first priority - serving Territorians."
A press conference will be held shortly.
It comes after former Chief Minister Michael Gunner resigned on Tuesday.
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