Mick Palmer (Australian politician)
Mick Palmer | |
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Palmer in 2001 | |
| Member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for Leanyer | |
| In office 3 December 1983 – 7 March 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Seat created |
| Succeeded by | Fred Finch |
| Member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for Karama | |
| In office 7 March 1987 – 18 August 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Seat created |
| Succeeded by | Delia Lawrie |
| Councillor of the City of Darwin for Lyons Ward | |
| Assumed office 2015 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 January 1953 |
| Political party | Country Liberal |
Michael James Palmer (born 27 January 1953) is an Australian politician and a children's book author. He moved to Darwin in 1960 and was a Country Liberal Party (CLP) member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1983 to 2001, representing Leanyer until 1987 and Karama thereafter. He served in various Cabinet positions while a MLA. He was defeated by Labor candidate Delia Lawrie at the 2001 election. He currently serves on the Darwin City Council as a member of the Lyons Ward, first elected in 2015.