Michael Gunner has resigned as Northern Territory Chief Minister. Here's a brief timeline of his political career

Michael Gunner in September 2016 at the swearing-in of cabinet. (ABC News)

Michael Gunner resigned as Chief Minister on Tuesday in an announcement that shocked the Northern Territory.

Mr Gunner, the first person born in the Northern Territory to be elected into the role, said he could no longer dedicate his full focus to the job after the birth of his second son earlier this year.