Michael Gunner

Michael Patrick Francis Gunner (born 6 January 1976) is an Australian former politician. He served as the 11th Chief Minister of the Northern Territory from 31 August 2016 until 13 May 2022. He served as a Labor member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 2008 until 2022.


Michael Gunner

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11th Chief Minister of the Northern Territory
Elections: 2016
In office
31 August 2016 – 13 May 2022
MonarchElizabeth II
DeputyNicole Manison
AdministratorJohn Hardy
Vicki O'Halloran
Preceded byAdam Giles
Succeeded byNatasha Fyles
Leader of the Opposition (Northern Territory)
In office
20 April 2015 – 31 August 2016
DeputyLynne Walker
Preceded byDelia Lawrie
Succeeded byGary Higgins
Member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly
for Fannie Bay
In office
9 August 2008 – 27 July 2022
Preceded byClare Martin
Succeeded byBrent Potter
Personal details
Born
Michael Patrick Francis Gunner

(1976-01-06) 6 January 1976 (age 48)
Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Political partyLabor Party
Spouse(s)Kristy O'Brien
Alma materCharles Darwin University
OccupationPolitical advisor
CabinetGunner Ministry

Gunner was elected leader of Labor in the Northern Territory and Leader of the Opposition, in April 2015.[1] He led Labor to a landslide victory in the 2016 Northern Territory election. He was sworn in on 31 August, becoming the first Chief Minister to have been born in the Northern Territory.

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