On 6 August, he gained the additional portfolios of Arts and Museums, Senior Territorians, Young Territorians, and Minister Assisting the Chief Minister on Multicultural Affairs and Education.
From 4 December 2009 to the defeat of the Henderson government at the 2012 Northern Territory election, he was Minister for Lands and Planning, Transport, Construction, Correctional Services, and Arts and Museums.
[3] McCarthy retired at 2020 election, and the Country Liberal Party won the seat.
McCarthy was one of four MLAs who opposed a bill that decriminalised abortion in the Northern Territory.
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