Eva Lawler
Australian politician
Eva Dina Lawler is an Australian politician. She has served as the 13th and current Chief Minister of the Northern Territory and as leader of the Territory Labor Party since 21 December 2023, after Natasha Fyles resigned the day before. She has represented the seat of Drysdale in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly since 2016.
Eva Lawler | |
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13th Chief Minister of the Northern Territory | |
Assumed office 21 December 2023 | |
Deputy | Chansey Paech |
Administrator | Hugh Heggie |
Preceded by | Natasha Fyles |
Member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for Drysdale | |
Assumed office 27 August 2016 | |
Preceded by | Lia Finocchiaro |
Personal details | |
Born | 17 August Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia |
Political party | Labor |
Spouse(s) | Tom Lawler |
Children | Kirby and Lindsay |
Occupation | Former teacher |
She used to serve as the Minister for Education, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure. Before she became a politician, Lawler worked as a school teacher and later as a school principal.[1]