Karl Hampton | |
|---|---|
| Member of theNorthern Territory Legislative Assembly forStuart | |
| In office 23 September 2006 – 6 August 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Toyne |
| Succeeded by | Bess Price |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Karl Rio Hampton (1968-08-04)4 August 1968 (age 57) Alice Springs,Northern Territory, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
Karl Rio Hampton (born 4 August 1968) is a formerAustralian politician. He was aLabor Party member of theNorthern Territory Legislative Assembly from 2006 until 2012, representing the electorate ofStuart. He served as Minister for Environment, Regional Development, Sport and Recreation, Central Australia and Information, Communications and Technology Policy in theHenderson government.[1]
| Years | Term | Electoral division | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2008 | 10th | Stuart | Labor | |
| 2008–2012 | 11th | Stuart | Labor | |
Hampton was born and raised inAlice Springs.[2] He is ofWarlpiri, Afghan, Irish and Scottish descent.[3] He was elected in a2006 by-election following the resignation ofPeter Toyne, and was easily re-elected in 2008. At the 2012 Territory election, Hampton was defeated by his aunt,Country Liberal Party candidateBess Price.[4]
| Northern Territory Legislative Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by | Member forStuart 2006–2012 | Succeeded by |
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