Steve Balch

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Stephen John "Steve" Balch (born 22 September 1953) is a former Australian politician. He was the Country Liberal Party member for Jingili in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1997 to 2001, when he was defeated in an attempt to transfer to Jingili's successor seat, Johnston.[1]

Northern Territory Legislative Assembly
Years Term Electoral division Party
1997–2001 8th Jingili Country Liberal

In 2014, Balch moved to Barossa Valley in South Australia and in 2021 he was an unsuccessful candidate for Liberal preselection for the state seat of Schubert.

Despite his previous experience as a Northern Territory parliamentarian, Balch received only five votes out of 116 votes that were cast.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Green, Antony (2005). "Johnston". 2005 Northern Territory Election. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 31 October 2010.
  2. ^ "Liberals celebrate factional "realignment" as Marshall confidant eyes parliament". 15 February 2021.
Northern Territory Legislative Assembly
Preceded by Member for Jingili
1997–2001
Succeeded by
Abolished