Mark Monaghan
Mark Monaghan is an Australian politician who serves as MP for the Australian Labor Party in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for the electoral division of Fong Lim as of 2020.
Mark Monaghan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for Fong Lim | |
| Assumed office 22 August 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Jeff Collins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mark Monaghan |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse(s) | Michelle |
| Children | Three |
| Residence | Parap, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Tasmania |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Pre-politics
Monaghan worked as a teacher prior to entering politics and has lived in the Northern Territory for over 20 years. He met his wife Michelle while working there and together they have three children. After teaching, Monaghan was attached to various roles, including being the General Manager of Engineers Australia.[1]
Politics
Monaghan was selected for Labor to contest the marginal seat of Fong Lim in the 2020 Northern Territory general election to replace Jeff Collins who resigned from the party in 2019 and contested the seat with the Territory Alliance party. As of August 25, 2020, Monaghan is set to be the next member for the seat.
References
- Adlam, Nigel (1 July 2020). "Mark Monaghan Labor Candidate for Fong Lim". Territory Q. Retrieved 25 August 2020.