Natasha Fyles named as new Northern Territory chief minister
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#5Z67Z)
The former health minister from Labor's left faction will succeed Michael Gunner following his surprise resignation this week
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Natasha Fyles is the Northern Territory's new chief minister following Michael Gunner's surprise resignation, becoming the second woman to lead the NT.
Former health minister Natasha Fyles, 43, was selected by Labor's 14-member caucus on Friday following days of behind-the-scenes wrangling between the party's left and right factions.
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