Marie-Clare Boothby (born 20 February 1977) is an Australian politician in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly.[1] She currently serves as Attorney-General of the Northern Territory in the Finocchiaro ministry.
Marie-Clare Boothby | |
|---|---|
| Attorney-General of the Northern Territory | |
| Assumed office 9 September 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Chansey Paech |
| Member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for Brennan | |
| Assumed office 22 August 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Sievers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 February 1977 Darwin, Northern Territory |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Country Liberal Party |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Residence | Palmerston, Northern Territory |
Boothby was born and raised in Darwin, and has since moved to live in Palmerston where she lives with her two children.[1]
Prior to her political career, Boothby was a financial adviser, focusing on digital advertising opportunities.[2][3] She was also the chair of Territory Proud, an organisation of 350 local businesses.[4]
Boothby ran as a candidate in the 2016 Northern Territory general election in the seat of Blain, but lost with an almost 37.9% swing against the CLP.[5] She was subsequently elected to the seat of Brennan at the 2020 election.[6]
| Years | Term | Electoral division | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–present | 14th | Brennan | Country Liberal | |
Political views
editBoothby opposes the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b "Marie-Clare Boothby Candidate for Brennan". Country Liberal Party of the Northern Territory. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ Heaney, ABC News: Chelsea (30 August 2020). "Marie-Clare Boothby". ABC News. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ "Marie Clare Boothby | Small Businesses | Asbas Digital Solutions Advisor". ASBASNT Digital Solutions. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ "Digital Advice for Small Business". sites.google.com. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ "CLP bets on mum for Blain in Territory election". www.ntnews.com.au. 11 July 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ Independent Staff. "NT election 2020 candidates - Marie-Clare Boothby | NT Independent". ntindependent.com.au. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ "CLP NT Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro joins party rank-and-file to oppose Voice at referendum - ABC News".
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