Gary Higgins
Not to be confused with the Australian rules footballer Garry Higgins.
| The Honourable Gary Higgins MLA | |
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| Member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for Daly | |
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Assumed office 25 August 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Rob Knight |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Gary John Higgins 26 May 1954 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Country Liberal Party |
| Spouse(s) | Rhonda Higgins |
| Occupation | Mango farmer, public servant |
Gary John Higgins (born 26 May 1954) is an Australian 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.
Higgins moved to the Northern Territory in 1986, and was employed in the Territory public service, where he became Director of Corporate Services at the Attorney-General's office.[1] After leaving the public service, he bought the Daly River Mango Farm, a mango orchard and tourist park on the Daly River.[2]
He joined the Giles Ministry in February 2015, becoming Minister for Sport and Recreation, Minister for Senior Territorians, Minister for the Environment, and Minister assisting the Minister for Arts and Museums.
References
- ↑ Northern Territory Votes: Daly (Key Seat), Australian Broadcasting Commission, 25 August 2012, archived from the original on 27 April 2014
- ↑ "Top End residents brace for flooding, winds". ABC News. 4 January 2008. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
| Northern Territory Legislative Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by Rob Knight |
Member for Daly 2012–present |
Incumbent |
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