
Adam was the 10th Chief Minister of the Northern Territory and held office from 2013 until 2016. During his political career Adam held the portfolios of Northern Australia, Major Projects, Economic Development, Indigenous Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure and Treasury. Prior to politics, Adam had a long career in the Indigenous affairs, housing, training and employment sectors and previously worked as a social and economic policy adviser in the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and led Indigenous Economic Policy for the Australian Government. Adam now provides consultancy advice on agriculture and mining, politics, media, Indigenous policy and employment and training.