Tag: chief minister

Former Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner Resigns From Parliament

The former chief minister of Australia’s Northern Territory (NT), Michael Gunner, has resigned from parliament to spend more time with family just two months after stepping down from the territory’s top job. Making the announcement in parliament on Wednesday night, the 46-year-old said the months since his resignation as a chief minister had allowed him…


New Northern Territory Labor Leader Sworn In

Australia’s Northern Territory (NT)’s Labor has selected a mother of two boys and a former physical education teacher to replace Michael Gunner’s surprise resignation as leader. Former health minister Natasha Fyles Fyles was sworn in as the new chief minister by the territory’s administrator on May 13. After becoming the Chief Minister in August 2016,…


Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner Resigns to Be with Family

Australia’s Northern Territory (NT) chief minister, Michael Gunner, resigned from office on Tuesday, saying his heart is no longer in the job but rather focused on family. After having just handed down the 2022 Northern Territory Budget, Gunner said his government was seeing stronger economic growth, more jobs, and a better bottom line in the…