Nick Dondas
| Nick Dondas AM | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Northern Territory | |
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In office 2 March 1996 – 3 October 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Warren Snowdon |
| Succeeded by | Warren Snowdon |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
26 October 1939 Perth, Western Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Country Liberal Party |
| Spouse(s) | Cheryl Jones |
Nicholas Manuel "Nick" Dondas AM (born 26 October 1939) is a former Country Liberal politician in the Northern Territory, Australia, representing the seat of Casuarina in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1974 to 1994, and the Division of Northern Territory in the Australian House of Representatives from 1996 to 1998.
Dondas was born in Perth, and attended Christian Brothers College, Highgate, and Perth Boys High School. After moving to Darwin, he married Cheryl Jones on 26 August 1972, with whom he had one daughter. He was involved with the Northern Suburbs Community Development Association and the Darwin Regional Tourist Association before entering politics, and was also a keen rugby league player.
Dondas left the CLP to run unsuccessfully as an Independent for the Electoral division of Port Darwin at the 2001 Northern Territory election.[1]
References
- ↑ Green, A. (2005) "2005 Northern Territory Election, Casuarina Electorate Profile", Australian Broadcasting Corporation, http://www.abc.net.au/elections/nt/2005/guide/casu.htm Accessed 6 October 2008.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Warren Snowdon |
Member for Northern Territory 1996–1998 |
Succeeded by Warren Snowdon |