Chris Burns (politician)

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Christopher Bruce Burns (born 12 August 1949)[1] is a former Australian politician. He was a Labor member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. He had held his seat of Johnston since its creation at the 2001 election on 18 August 2001.[2] He became a Minister in November 2002 and held a number of portfolios. From September 2010, he was Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Public and Affordable Housing, and Minister for Public Employment.[3] Burns was also Leader of Government Business in the Legislative Assembly.

Northern Territory Legislative Assembly
Years Term Electoral division Party
2001–2005 9th Johnston Labor
2005–2008 10th Johnston Labor
2008–2012 11th Johnston Labor

Burns retired at the 2012 NT general election on 25 August 2012.

He is married with three children.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ "Parliament@Work Search". 30 September 2006.
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 8 October 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-07.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Ministries and Office Holders
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 14 July 2009. Retrieved 7 September 2010.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 18 March 2011. Retrieved 2010-09-07.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Australian Labor Party Northern Territory Branch
Northern Territory Legislative Assembly
Division created Member for Johnston
2001–2012 		Succeeded by


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