Pre-politics
Monaghan worked as a teacher prior to entering politics and has lived in the Northern Territory for over 20 years. He met his wife Michelle while working there and together they have three children. After teaching, Monaghan was attached to various roles, including being the General Manager of Engineers Australia.Politics
Monaghan was selected for Labor to contest the marginal seat of Fong Lim in the 2020 Northern Territory general election to replace Jeff Collins who resigned from the party in 2019 and contested the seat with the Territory Alliance party. As of August 25, 2020, Monaghan is set to be the next member for the seat.References
Living people Members of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly Australian Labor Party members of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly University of Tasmania alumni 21st-century Australian politicians Year of birth missing (living people) Place of birth missing (living people) {{Australia-politician-stub