Michael Gunner
Michael Patrick Francis Gunner (born 6 January 1976) is an Australian former politician who was the 11th Chief Minister of the Northern Territory from 2016 to 2022. He was a Labor member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, holding the seat of Fannie Bay in Darwin from the retirement of then Chief Minister Clare Martin at the 2008 election until his resignation in July 2022.
Michael Gunner | |
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Gunner in 2017 | |
| 11th Chief Minister of the Northern Territory | |
| In office 31 August 2016 – 13 May 2022 | |
| Deputy | Nicole Manison |
| Administrator | John Hardy Vicki O'Halloran |
| Preceded by | Adam Giles |
| Succeeded by | Natasha Fyles |
| Treasurer of the Northern Territory | |
| In office 8 September 2020 – 13 May 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Nicole Manison |
| Succeeded by | Natasha Fyles |
| 11th Leader of the Opposition in the Northern Territory | |
| In office 20 April 2015 – 31 August 2016 | |
| Deputy | Lynne Walker |
| Preceded by | Delia Lawrie |
| Succeeded by | Gary Higgins |
| Member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for Fannie Bay | |
| In office 9 August 2008 – 27 July 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Clare Martin |
| Succeeded by | Brent Potter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Patrick Francis Gunner 6 January 1976 Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse | Kristy O'Brien |
| Alma mater | Charles Darwin University |
| Occupation | Political adviser |
| Cabinet | Gunner Ministry |
Gunner was elected Labor leader in the Northern Territory, becoming Leader of the Opposition, in April 2015. He led Labor to a landslide victory in the 2016 Northern Territory election. He was sworn in on 31 August, the first Northern Territory Chief Minister to have been born there. Gunner led Labor to another victory in the 2020 election, albeit with a reduced majority.
On 10 May 2022, Gunner announced his intention to resign the position of Chief Minister. On 27 July 2022, Gunner resigned his position as member for Fannie Bay.