Liquor Commission

Liquor Commission members

The Liquor Commission consists of at least four appointed members, with three members (chairperson and two members - one with a health background) required to be in attendance for a hearing.

The chairperson must be a lawyer with a minimum of five years post-admission experience and be of good standing in the community. The deputy chairperson shares the same qualifications as the chairperson, and also enjoys good standing in the legal profession. The deputy chairperson stands in as the chairperson from time to time, when needed.

At least one sitting member must have a health background.

The minister can also appoint others to the commission if satisfied that they have the appropriate knowledge, experience and expertise to make a valuable contribution.

A list of current members follows:

NameDescription
Chairperson -
Russell Goldflam
Russell has served as a member of the Commission since its inception in 2018, acting as Deputy Chairperson when required. Based in Alice Springs, Russell worked in senior positions at NT Legal Aid Commission (NTLAC) until 2018, and continues to work part-time as the Managing Solicitor with the NTLAC. Russell has served on a variety of boards, committees, and advisory groups and has been a proactive advocate in alcohol harm minimisation.
Deputy chairperson -
Jodi Truman
Jodi has served as the Deputy Chairperson of the Commission since its inception in 2018. Jodi is a local long-term barrister who has undertaken litigation practice with specialisation in criminal and family law. Currently, Jodi is a legal member for the Mental Health Review Tribunal and a qualified Family Dispute Resolution practitioner, as well as a qualified Arbitrator under the Family Law Act 1975.
Prof Phillip Carson Dr Carson is a longstanding member of the medical profession in the NT. He practices as a specialist general surgeon in Darwin and is an Associate Professor of Surgery with the Flinders NT Medical Program.
Elizabeth Stephenson Elizabeth has been employed in Darwin, Nhulunbuy and Maningrida in the conduct of clinical duties since 1995 including clients with tuberculosis and leprosy.
Bernard Dwyer Bernard has worked in the field of alcohol and other drugs and mental health service provision for over 40 years, with more than 30 years' service in the NT.
Katrina Fong Lim Katrina is a born and bred fifth generation Territorian with a keen sense of public service and community. She is the former Lord Mayor of the City of Darwin and holds a number of professional and community memberships.
Dr Sean Taylor Dr Taylor holds the positions of Deputy Director Indigenous Leader and Engagement, Menzies School of Research and Executive Director Aboriginal Health Practitioner, NT Health.
Denys Stedman Denys is the Territory’s first Buy Local Industry Advocate, and for over 30 years held senior positions at KPMG and its predecessor accountancy practices. As part of a four-person panel, he undertook a review of the alcohol policies and legislation (“the Riley Review”).
Rachael Shanahan Rachael is the Director and Secretary of the NT Museums and Art Galleries Foundation, and serves on the City of Darwin Arts and Cultural Development Advisory Committee and the 'Darwin Frocktails' City of Darwin's organising committee.

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