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2001 2005 9th Millner Labor
2005 2008 10th Millner Labor

Matthew Thomas Bonson is a former Australian politician. He was a Labor member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, representing the seat of Millner from 2001 to 2008. Prior to his election, he worked as a local solicitor. He was Minister for Sport and Recreation, Corporate and Information Services, Senior Territorians, Young Territorians and Minister Assisting the Chief Minister on Multicultural Affairs. His seat was abolished at the 2008 election and he was defeated by Dave Tollner for the new seat of Fong Lim. [1]

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References

  1. Green, Antony (2008). "Fong Lim". 2008 Northern Territory Election. Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved 30 October 2010.
Northern Territory Legislative Assembly
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Phil Mitchell
Member for Millner
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