New Northern Territory Labor Leader Sworn In

Northern Territory Health Minister Natasha Fyles speaks to the media during a press conference outside Parliament in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on Apr. 9, 2021. AAP Image/Aaron Bunch

Australia’s Northern Territory (NT)’s Labor has selected a mother of two boys and a former physical education teacher to replace Michael Gunner’s surprise resignation as leader.

Former health minister Natasha Fyles Fyles was sworn in as the new chief minister by the territory’s administrator on May 13.