NT Labor has selected former political staffer and army veteran Brent Potter to contest the by-election, which was triggered by the resignation of former chief minister and local member Michael Gunner.
Northern Territory Labor has revealed its candidate for the Fannie Bay by-election, which was triggered by the resignation of former chief minister and local member Michael Gunner earlier this week.It was sparked by the resignation of former chief minister and Fannie Bay MLA Michael Gunner on WednesdayBrent Potter — a former political staffer and defence force veteran who has lived in Darwin since 2009 — was confirmed as the Labor party's candidate for the seat on Friday evening.
He has also previously worked in the private sector in a business development role, in aged care and has served in the army.Mr Potter was already on the campaign trail this morning, chatting to punters at the busy Parap Markets, alongside Deputy Chief Minister Nicole Manison.
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