Lynne Walker (politician)
Lynne Walker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for Nhulunbuy | |
| In office 9 August 2008 – 27 August 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Syd Stirling |
| Succeeded by | Yingiya Mark Guyula |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 June 1962 Clare, South Australia |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse | Lawrence Walker |
| Alma mater | Flinders University |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Lynne Michele Walker (born 19 June 1962) is an Australian politician. She is a Labor member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, having held the seat of Nhulunbuy since the 2008 election.[1]
Walker has been an outspoken critic of the Country Liberals' government's management of the closure at the Rio Tinto aluminum refinery. The closure will likely result in hundreds of workers and families leaving the Nhulunbuy township.
On 23 April 2015, Walker was installed as deputy leader under Michael Gunner, and hence Deputy Leader of the Opposition, following the Northern Territory leadership challenge.[2]
Labor won the second-biggest majority government in Territory history at the 2016 Territory election, and Walker appeared on her way to becoming Deputy Chief Minister. However, in a shock result, she fell behind independent challenger and indigenous activist Yingiya Mark Guyula as returns came in. A recount on 5 September showed Guyula ahead by a paper-thin eight votes. The final result will not be known until the results are declared on 12 September. If the result holds, Walker would be the only Labor incumbent to be defeated.[3][4][5]
References
- ^ WALKER, Ms Lynne Michele, Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory.
- ^ "NT Labor leader Michael Gunner unveils new-look front bench". 23 April 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
- ^ "Lynne Walker closing gap after recount". Northern Territory News. 5 September 2016.
- ^ La Canna, Xavier (2 September 2016). "Votes to be recounted in five seats, including that of Adam Giles". ABC News.
- ^ Green, Antony. Northern Territory Election Result Updates. ABC News, 2016-08-28.
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