Another NT CLP member considering future

Another Northern Territory Country Liberals minister is considering his future with the party.

News Corp Australia reported on Wednesday that Environment Minister Gary Higgins expects to make a final decision on whether he will remain with the party by the end of the year.

"It was always my intention to review my position at Christmas," he was quoted as saying.

If he quits the ailing party he will be the fifth member in less than two years to go, leaving the government with only 11 seats in the 25-seat Legislative Assembly and scrambling to negotiate with independents to retain power ahead of next August's election.