Kezia Purick
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. Originally elected as a member of the Country Liberal Party, she became an independent in 2015.
The Honourable Kezia Purick MLA | |
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| 11th Speaker of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 23 October 2012 – 23 June 2020 | |
| Deputy | Gary Higgins (2012–2015) Matt Conlan (2015–2016) Chansey Paech (2016–2020) |
| Preceded by | Jane Aagaard |
| Succeeded by | Chansey Paech |
| Member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for Goyder | |
| Assumed office 9 August 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Ted Warren |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kezia Dorcas Tibisay Purick 12 May 1958 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| 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 |
She served as Speaker of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly since the CLP's victory in the 2012 Territory election, a post she retained after leaving the CLP. Following Territory Labor's landslide victory at the 2016 Territory election, the new Labor government retained Purick as Speaker. She resigned as speaker on 23 June 2020.
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