Clare Martin
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For people with a similarly spelled name, see Claire Martin (disambiguation). For the hockey player, see Clare Martin (ice hockey).
Clare Majella Martin AO (born 15 June 1952) is a former Australian journalist and politician. She was elected to the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly in a shock by-election win in 1995. She was appointed Opposition Leader in 1999, and won a surprise victory at the 2001 territory election, becoming the first Labor Party (ALP) and first female Chief Minister of the Northern Territory. At the 2005 election, she led Territory Labor to the second-largest majority government in the history of the Territory, before resigning as Chief Minister on 26 November 2007.
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Clare Martin | |
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7th Chief Minister of the Northern Territory | |
In office 27 August 2001 ā 26 November 2007 | |
Deputy | Syd Stirling |
Preceded by | Denis Burke |
Succeeded by | Paul Henderson |
Constituency | Fannie Bay |
Personal details | |
Born | Clare Majella Martin (1952-06-15) 15 June 1952 (age 71) Lindfield, New South Wales |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Labor Party |
Spouse | David Alderman |
Children | 2 |
Profession | Journalist |
Cabinet | Martin Ministry |
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