Although Territory Labor's landslide victory in the 2016 election was beyond doubt, a number of prospective ministers—including Labor deputy leader and presumptive Deputy Chief Minister Lynne Walker—had not been confirmed as winners in their seats.

For this reason, Gunner had himself, Natasha Fyles, and Nicole Manison sworn in as an interim three-person government on 31 August 2016 until a full ministry could be named.

[1] On 11 September, the following members were announced as ministers after a Labor Party caucus meeting.

Gunner also announced that all backbench members of his large caucus will serve as junior ministers, at no extra cost to taxpayers.

Selena Uibo was promoted to the ministry as Minister for Education and Training.