Gary Higgins
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Not to be confused with the Australian rules footballer Garry Higgins.
Gary John Higgins (born 26 May 1954) is an Australian former politician. A member of the Country Liberal Party, he was elected to represent the seat of Daly in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly at the 2012 election. After the 2016 election, the CLP was reduced to only two members in the Legislative Assembly, with Higgins becoming party leader and Leader of the Opposition. Following health problems, he resigned both positions in favour of Lia Finocchiaro in February 2020, and retired at the 2020 election.
Quick Facts 12th Leader of the Opposition in the Northern Territory, Deputy ...
Gary Higgins | |
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12th Leader of the Opposition in the Northern Territory | |
In office 2 September 2016 – 1 February 2020 | |
Deputy | Lia Finocchiaro |
Preceded by | Michael Gunner |
Succeeded by | Lia Finocchiaro |
Leader of the Country Liberal Party | |
In office 2 September 2016 – 1 February 2020 | |
Deputy | Lia Finocchiaro |
Preceded by | Adam Giles |
Succeeded by | Lia Finocchiaro |
Member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for Daly | |
In office 25 August 2012 – 30 July 2020 | |
Preceded by | Rob Knight |
Succeeded by | Ian Sloan |
Personal details | |
Born | Gary John Higgins (1954-05-26) 26 May 1954 (age 69) Griffith, New South Wales, Australia |
Political party | Country Liberal Party |
Spouse | Rhonda Higgins |
Occupation | Mango farmer, public servant |
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