Sam McMahon
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For another person, see Sam McMahon (footballer).
Samantha Jane McMahon[1] (born 11 December 1967) is a former Australian politician who was a Senator for the Northern Territory between the 2019 federal election and the 2022 federal election. McMahon is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), having joined the party in April 2022, several months after resigning from the Country Liberal Party (CLP). While she was a CLP member, she sat in the Nationals party room in federal parliament. She was a veterinarian in Katherine before entering politics.[2]
Quick Facts Senator for the Northern Territory, Preceded by ...
Sam McMahon | |
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Senator for the Northern Territory | |
In office 18 May 2019 – 20 May 2022 | |
Preceded by | Nigel Scullion |
Succeeded by | Jacinta Nampijinpa Price |
Personal details | |
Born | (1967-12-11) 11 December 1967 (age 56) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Political party | Liberal Democratic (since April 2022) |
Other political affiliations | Independent (January–April 2022) Country Liberal/Nationals (until January 2022) |
Spouse | Wayne Nayda |
Alma mater | University of Queensland |
Occupation | Veterinarian |
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