Michael Gunner is married to his second wife, ABC journalist Kristy O’Brien, and many people are wondering about his first wife.
Michael Gunner, the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, announced his resignation at press conference on Tuesday.
He is an Australian politician who served as the Northern Territory’s 11th and current Chief Minister.
In April 2015, he was elected Labor Party leader in the Northern Territory, and thus Opposition Leader.
In the 2016 Northern Territory election, he helped Labor win by a landslide.
NT Chief: Who Is Michael Gunner’s First Wife?
People are wondering about Michael Gunner’s first wife, but he hasn’t revealed details about his first wife.
However, Gunner married ABC journalist Kristy O’Brien on December 3, 2017. Kristy is his second wife.
The couple is blessed with two sons. Hudson, his oldest kid, turned two in April.
His second child Nash was born on April 29, 2022.
Kristy is an accomplished documentary filmmaker who produced Cattle Scars, a digital series examining the aftermath of the live cattle export trade to Indonesia, in 2012.
For her documentary Tough Ride, exposing the subject of brain injury affecting young people in regional Australia, she was selected Screen Producers Australia’s One to Watch.
For her coverage of regional concerns, she was named Best Current Affairs Journalist in the Northern Territory in 2017 and Best Television Broadcast Reporter in 2018.
Michael Gunner Family: Who Are They?
Gunner was the eldest of four children born to Mick and Jane Gunner in Alice Springs in 1976.
In the 1930s, his great-grandfather moved to Tennant Creek from Tbilisi, Georgia, after fleeing the nation following the Russian Revolution.
His family is very supportive and encouraging. Gunner attended Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, and Darwin schools.
At Northern Territory University, he began a legal degree before moving to a Bachelor of Arts degree, which he finished.
He supplemented his income by working at Big W and as an electorate officer.
He has played rugby union for the Territory. Between 2001 to 2008, Gunner worked as a senior government ministerial and policy assistant to former Chief Minister Clare Martin.
Meet Michael Gunner On Facebook
Michael Gunner can be found on Facebook under the handle @Michael Gunner. He has published posts from his professional life on his Facebook page.
Michael Gunner, the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, has resigned, citing the birth of his second child as the catalyst for his decision.
He will remain the Member of Parliament for Fannie Bay but will transfer to the backbench.
Gunner made the statement in parliament during his NT budget speech. He also announced his resignation on his Facebook account.
He can also be found on Twitter under the handle @fanniebay. He joined Twitter in April 2009 and has a verified Twitter account with 9923 followers.