Len Kiely
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Leonard Francis "Len" Kiely is a former Australian politician. He was the Labor
member for Sanderson
in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly
from 2001 to 2008.
Kiely was first elected in 2001 following the retirement of CLP
member Daryl Manzie
. After his re-election in 2005 he was appointed Deputy Speaker, but stood down in July 2006 after a sexual harassment
incident. He appointed Minister for Natural Resources, Environment and Heritage and Minister for Parks and Wildlife in November 2007. In 2008 he was defeated by CLP candidate Peter Styles
.
Australian Labor Party
The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia...
member for Sanderson
Electoral division of Sanderson
Sanderson is an electoral division of the Legislative Assembly in Australia's Northern Territory. It was first created in 1974, and derives its name from the name initially given to the area in 1879, before its division into suburbs. Sanderson is an urban electorate, covering 5.51 km² and taking in...
in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly
Northern Territory Legislative Assembly
The Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory is the unicameral parliament of the Northern Territory in Australia. It sits in Parliament House, located on State Square, close to the centre of the city of Darwin.-History:...
from 2001 to 2008.
Kiely was first elected in 2001 following the retirement of CLP
Country Liberal Party
The Northern Territory Country Liberal Party is a Northern Territory political party affiliated with both the National and Liberal parties...
member Daryl Manzie
Daryl Manzie
Daryl William Manzie is a former Australian politician. He was the Country Liberal Party member for Sanderson in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1983 to 2001, serving as a senior minister.-References:...
. After his re-election in 2005 he was appointed Deputy Speaker, but stood down in July 2006 after a sexual harassment
Sexual harassment
Sexual harassment, is intimidation, bullying or coercion of a sexual nature, or the unwelcome or inappropriate promise of rewards in exchange for sexual favors. In some contexts or circumstances, sexual harassment is illegal. It includes a range of behavior from seemingly mild transgressions and...
incident. He appointed Minister for Natural Resources, Environment and Heritage and Minister for Parks and Wildlife in November 2007. In 2008 he was defeated by CLP candidate Peter Styles
Peter Styles
Peter Donald Styles is an Australian politician. He is a Country Liberal Party member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, having held his seat of Sanderson since the 2008 election. He is currently Shadow Minister for Young Territorians, Seniors, Multicultural Affairs, Racing, Gaming...
.