Ian Sloan (politician)
Ian Sloan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for Daly | |
| Assumed office 22 August 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Higgins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 May 1973 Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | Northern Irish |
| Political party | Country Liberal |
| Alma mater | University of Hertfordshire |
| Occupation | Business owner |
Ian Sloan (born 24 May 1973)[1] is an Australian politician who serves as MP for the Country Liberal Party in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. He represents the seat of Daly.
Pre-politics
Immigration to Australia
Sloan visited Australia as a backpacker in 1996. He planned to go to Queensland, however, whilst visiting Darwin, he decided to remain in the town. When he ran out of money, he decided to get a job at soon-to-be opened bar Shennanigans. In 2006, he opened the Virginia Tavern, followed by the Virginia Store in 2011 and the Berry Springs Tavern in 2014.[1]
Politics
In January 2020, the then incumbent member for Daly and Leader of the Country Liberal Opposition Gary Higgins announced that, due to health reasons, he would retire from politics at the 2020 Northern Territory election. This vacated the seat, and allowed for Sloan to fill in the gap left by Higgins. He then won the election, despite a 5.7% swing against the CLP in the seat.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Ian Sloan Candidate for Daly". Country Liberal Party of the Northern Territory. Retrieved 2020-08-27.
- ^ "Daly – Northern Territory 2020 Election Electorate, Candidates, Results | NT Votes – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)". ABC News. Retrieved 2020-08-27.