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Kristy O’Brien: Who is Michael Gunner’s wife?

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Matthew Wilson

Updated on January 14, 2026

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Michael and his wife Kristy

Kristy O’Brien is the wife of the former Leader of the Opposition, Northern Territory Government of Australia who served for a year (From 2015 to 2016). He has been on the news since he resigned in May 2022 as the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory having served as the 11th and current Chief Minister of the Northern Territory until his resignation.

Following the news of his resignation, many including his followers have been wanting to know more about him, especially his marital life, and in this article we will find out more about his wife.

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Kristy O’Brien: Who is Michael Gunner’s wife?

Kristy is the wife of Michael Gunner. She hails from Queensland and works as a journalist and reporter for the ABC News Network. Kristy began her television career at the age of 16.

She is said to be one of the best reporters on the ABC News Network. In 2013 I received a high commendation in the Marchbanks Young Journalist of the Year Award.

How long have they been married?

The couple has been married for close to half a decade now since they got married in December 2017 after a failed first marriage of the politician. The couple currently lives in the Northern Territory and they are said to be happily married to date.

Who are their children?

The couple has been married for almost five years and is blessed with two adorable kids – boys namely Hudson Michael Huckleberry Gunner and Nash Michael Huckleberry Gunner. Hudson is the first child of the couple and was born in 2020. Nash on the other hand was born in April 2022.