Karl Rio Hampton (born 4 August 1968) is a former Australian politician. He was a Labor Party member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 2006 until 2012, representing the electorate of Stuart. He served as Minister for Environment, Regional Development, Sport and Recreation, Central Australia and Information, Communications and Technology Policy in the Henderson government.[1]
Karl Hampton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for Stuart | |
| In office 23 September 2006 – 6 August 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Toyne |
| Succeeded by | Bess Price |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Karl Rio Hampton 4 August 1968 Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Years | Term | Electoral division | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2008 | 10th | Stuart | Labor | |
| 2008–2012 | 11th | Stuart | Labor | |
Hampton was born and raised in Alice Springs.[2] He is of Warlpiri, Afghan, Irish and Scottish descent.[3] He was elected in a 2006 by-election following the resignation of Peter Toyne, and was easily re-elected in 2008. He was widely expected to cruise to re-election in 2012 as well, However, he was defeated by his aunt, Country Liberal Party candidate Bess Price, as part of Labor's collapse in the remote seats at that election. Hampton saw his primary vote more than halved, and ultimately lost to Price on a two-party swing of 18.6 percent.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Assembly Members". Archived from the original on 11 July 2009. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ^ "Central Australia gets another new Minister". ABC News. 10 February 2009. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- ^ "Karl Hampton". Screen Forever. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
- ^ "New era for Bess Price". 4 September 2012.
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