Marie-Clare Boothby
Quick Facts
Biography
Marie-Clare Boothby (born 20 February 1977) is an Australian politician in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. She currently serves as Attorney-General of the Northern Territory in the Finocchiaro ministry.
Boothby was born and raised in Darwin, and has since moved to live in Palmerston where she lives with her 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 2016 Northern Territory general election 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.
Years | Term | Electoral division | Party | |
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2020–present | 14th | Brennan | Country Liberal |
Political views
Boothby opposes the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.