The Northern Territory government has made several new appointments to the Territory's new Liquor Commission.

The government described the commission as "one component of sweeping alcohol changes which have taken place since 2018 to achieve the most significant alcohol reforms in the Territory's history".

The commission has a total of nine members on the board, representing the legal, health and industry sectors.

With Richard Coates retiring from his role as chair, Russell Goldflam will be appointed in the position, with Jodi Truman announced as Deputy Chair. Both bring "a wealth of legal and community expertise" to the commission, having sat on the board for the past five years, the government said in a statement on Thursday.

The commission, an independent statutory authority with extensive powers to regulate liquor licensing in the Northern Territory, is the primary decision-maker in regards to liquor licence applications and in hearing and determining complaints.

NT Chief Minister and Minister for Alcohol Policy, Natasha Fyles, said the government is "putting Territorians first with world-leading alcohol reforms to cut alcohol related harm and reduce antisocial behaviour in our community".

"This included measures like the Banned Drinkers Register, risk-based licensing and Police Auxiliary Liquor Inspectors – but we know there is still more work to do," she said.

"Members for the Liquor Commission have years of experience in the health, legal and business space. Chaired by Russell Goldflam and Jodi Truman respectively, the board will have independent decision making powers about liquor licences, and hearing determinations.

"I thank Mr Richard Coates and the members of the previous Liquor Commission for taking the time to contribute to the Territory."