Gerry McCarthy
Gerald Francis "Gerry" McCarthy (born 30 June 1958)[1] is an Australian politician. He is a Labor member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, having held his seat of Barkly since the 2008 general election. He has been Minister for Housing and Community Development, Minister for Essential Services and Minister for Public Employment in the Gunner Ministry since September 2016.[2]
Gerry McCarthy | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for Barkly | |
| Assumed office 9 August 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Elliot McAdam |
| Majority | 7.6% |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 June 1958 |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Occupation | Teacher |
McCarthy also held several ministries in Paul Henderson's cabinet: on 9 February 2009 he joined the cabinet as Minister for Transport and Minister for Correctional Services. On 6 August, he gained the additional portfolios of Arts and Museums, Senior Territorians, Young Territorians, and Minister Assisting the Chief Minister on Multicultural Affairs and Education. From 4 December 2009 to the defeat of the Henderson government at the 2012 Northern Territory election, he was Minister for Lands and Planning, Transport, Construction, Correctional Services, and Arts and Museums.[3]
References
- "Parliament@Work Search". 30 September 2006.
- "The Cabinet". Northern Territory Government. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
- Ministries of the Eleventh Assembly, Government of the Northern Territory.
| Northern Territory Legislative Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Elliot McAdam |
Member for Barkly 2008–present |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Bess Price as Minister for Housing |
Minister for Housing and Community Development 2016–present |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Peter Chandler |
Minister for Essential Services 2016–present |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Peter Styles |
Minister for Public Employment 2016–present |
Incumbent |