Kezia Purick
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The Honourable Kezia Purick MLA |
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| 9th Speaker of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly | |
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Assumed office 23 October 2012 |
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| Deputy |
Gary Higgins (2012-2015) Matt Conlan (2015-2016) |
| Preceded by | Jane Aagaard |
| Member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for Goyder |
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Assumed office 9 August 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Ted Warren |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Kezia Dorcas Tibisay Purick 12 May 1958 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party |
Country Liberal (2008–2015) Independent (2015–present) |
| Relations | Noel Padgham-Purich (mother) |
| Residence | Darwin |
| Education | Methodist Ladies' College, Perth |
| Alma mater | University of Western Australia |
| Occupation | Business executive |
Kezia Dorcas Tibisay Purick (born 12 May 1958) is an Australian politician. She is an independent member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, having held her seat of Goyder since the 2008 election. Prior to entering Parliament, Purick was the CEO of the NT Minerals Council for 16 years.
The position of Speaker of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly has been held by Purick since 23 October 2012. Despite Labor's massive majority following the outcome of the 2016 election, the incoming government re-appointed Purick as Speaker.
Purick was born in Brisbane, Queensland. She was educated in Western Australia at Methodist Ladies' College, Perth. She graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia.
She worked for St John Ambulance Australia from 1985 until 1991, when she became CEO of the NT Minerals Council.
Purick was elected to parliament representing the Country Liberal Party (CLP). She was shadow minister for Major Projects, Trade and Economic Development, Planning and Lands, Housing, Statehood and Women's Policy in the Territory opposition from 2008 to 2012. In addition, she was deputy leader of the CLP, and therefore deputy leader of the opposition.
Prior to the 2012 election, party leader Terry Mills indicated that should the party win government, Purick would remain as his deputy, and would be Deputy Chief Minister. The parliamentary wing of the party overrode Mills' preference, and Purick was replaced as deputy by Robyn Lambley, and given no ministerial roles in the cabinet.
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