NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner and wife Kristy O’Brien expecting first child

Chief Minister Michael Gunner and wife journalist Kristy O’Brien are expecting their first child.

Michael Gunner and wife Kristy O'Brien have announced they are expecting their first child. Picture: Supplied

Next year is set to be a huge year for Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner – both politically and personally.

The NT News can exclusively reveal that Mr Gunner and his wife, ABC journalist Kristy O’Brien, are expecting their first child in April 2020.

Their baby will be the fifth generation of Gunners born in the Territory.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison greets Ms O'Brien and Mr Gunner at the Leanyer Buddhist Temple earlier this year. Picture: Keri Megelus

Ms O’Brien – who is a twin – is almost six months pregnant. And in a surprise twist, her twin brother Mitch and his partner are also expecting their baby in the same week.

Mr Gunner said he was overjoyed that his family was about to get one person bigger.

“We are so excited about having a kid and experiencing the joy — the beautiful mess — of being a parent,” Mr Gunner said.