Notice is hereby given that the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Northern Territory Cricket Limited (NTC) will be held at the Mercure Darwin Airport Hotel (2 Sir Norman Brearley Drive, NT 0812) on Saturday 28 November 2026 (10am ACST) and via Microsoft Teams.
All NTC Members are welcome to attend but only eligible members will be entitled to vote or take part in any of the meeting’s proceedings. If you wish to attend, please send your RSVP to the Returning Officer, Belinda Shaw (belinda.shaw@ntcricket.com.au).
YOUR MEMBERSHIP
If you receive this notice then you are a ‘Registered Member’ of NTC Ltd and carry voting rights. Members are required to renew their membership every 12 months, pay an annual membership fee and satisfy any other eligibility and application requirements determined by the Board or the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
Each member of NTC Ltd is required to pay an Annual Membership Fee of $10.00. The Annual Membership Period runs from 1 October to 30 September the following year.
In addition to individual membership, the Constitution recognises Clubs and Affiliated Associations. A representative of each club or affiliated association will also be required to complete an application form and pay the membership fee.
Members may apply to join NT Cricket at any time during the membership period by submitting an application form, however members who are admitted within 30 days of an AGM are ineligible to vote at that meeting.
DIRECTOR ROTATION
The NTC Ltd Constitution procedures provide for three Directors to retire from the Board each year on rotation. The nine Board positions are due to retire in accordance with the following rotations that have been determined by the Board. Retiring Directors are eligible for re-election:
- 2026 AGM: Mr Andrew Moo (Member elected), Mr Tom Slattery (Member elected), Ms Jo Fitzpatrick (Board appointed), Mr Rick Fletcher (Board appointed)
- 2027 AGM: Mr Stuart Kenny (member elected), Simon Matthias (Member elected)
- 2028 AGM: Ms Annie Andrews (Member elected), Mr Michael Trull (Member elected), Casual Vacancy (Board appointed)
DIRECTOR INTENTIONS
In the context of the 2026 AGM the retiring Directors have indicated as follows:
- Mr Andrew Moo will stand for re-election by the Members
- Mr Tom Slattery will stand for re-election by the Members
- Ms Jo Fitzpatrick will continue as Board appointed if that is the decision of the Board
- Mr Rick Fletcher will continue as Board appointed if that is the decision of the Board
NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
The Nominations Committee is formed by the Board to provide guidance to Members and Directors on the skills and characteristics required for appointment and re-appointment to the Board to ensure the Board’s effectiveness and good governance.
The following members have been appointed as the NTC Ltd Nominations Committee:
- Mr Michael Martin OAM (Independent Chair)
- Mr Stuart Kenny (President)
- Mr Simon Matthias (Director)
- Mr John Marshall (Life Member)
The Nominations Committee review the skills matrix and future needs of the Company. They receive and assess nominations against the Board’s skills matrix, and provide guidance to Members and the Board on the appointment of persons to vacancies.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
NTC invites expressions of interest from candidates with relevant experience for Director positions on its Board.
A Member seeking to nominate for a vacant Director position is encouraged to first speak with the Independent Chair of the Nominations Committee Mr Michael Martin OAM. To contact Mr Martin please phone the Returning Officer on (08) 8944 8900.
The Chair of the Nominations Committee can provide a copy of the Board’s approved Nomination Form to a Member following a discussion about their requisite skills and experience.
Nominations for a Member Elected Director position must be made in writing or by electronic means using the nominations form approved by the Board. The nominations form must be signed by at least one Voting Member and contain the written consent of the candidate.
A Nomination will only be valid provided the correctly completed nomination form is delivered to the Returning Officer prior to the Closing Time in the manner directed in the notice calling for nominations.
AGM & KEY TIMELINES
The following is a summary of the key timelines leading into the AGM:
- 19 October (10am): Nominations for Member Elected Director positions open
- 29 October (4pm): Members must be financial to be eligible to vote at the AGM
- 2 November (10am): 2026 Financial Statements published
- 6 November (4pm): Nominations for Member Elected Director positions close
- 16 November (10am): Election ballot commences (if required)
- 20 November (4pm): Election ballot closes (if required)
- 26 November (10am): Proxy forms must be lodged
All times indicated are Australian Central Standard Time (ACST)
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The order of business on the 28 November will be as follows:
1. Declaring the Annual General Meeting open
2. Confirmation of the Minutes of NTC Ltd. AGM held on Saturday 15 November 2025
3. 2026 President’s Report
4. 2026 CEO’s Report
5. 2026 Financial Statements
6. Declaration - Elections for the Management Board
a) Two Member Elected Directors
b) Two Board Appointed Directors
7. Appointment of Auditor
8. Transacting such other business as may be brought before the meeting in conformity with the Constitution of NTC.
9. Meeting close
ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS
Members can access the following documents ahead of the AGM:
Copies of the Order of Business, full details of voting and proxy arrangements, and NTC Limited’s Constitution are on display in the reception at NTC’s Head Office at DXC Arena, 155 Abala Road, Marrara, Northern Territory 0812.
ENDS
For further information contact:
Belinda Shaw
Returning Officer
P: (08) 8944 8900