Marie-Clare Boothby (born 20 February 1977) is an Australian politician in the

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. Boothby was born and raised in Darwin, and has since moved to live in

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where she lives with her husband and two children. Prior to her political career, Boothby was a financial adviser, focusing on digital advertising opportunities. She was also the chair of Territory Proud, an organisation of 350 local businesses. Boothby ran as a candidate in the

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in the seat of Blain, but lost with an almost 37.9% swing against the CLP. She was subsequently elected to the seat of Brennan at the 2020 election.

Political views

Boothby opposes the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.https://amp.abc.net.au/article/102777584

References

Living people 1977 births Members of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly Country Liberal Party members of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly 21st-century Australian politicians 21st-century Australian women politicians Women members of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly {{Australia-politician-stub