The Country Liberal Party has endorsed Deputy Mayor, Tiwi Islands Regional Council Leslie Tungatalum as the candidate for the Arafura by-election.
Leslie also holds senior roles across the electorate of Arafura including Chairman of Bathurst Island Housing Association (BIHA), Director to the Board of the NT Aboriginal Investment Corporation (NTAIC) who are responsible for investing and administering $680 million from the Aboriginal Benefits Account and is the Chair of Tiwi Islands Training and Employment Board (TITEB).
Leslie has extensive connections across the electorate and is the son of former CLP Member for Tiwi and the first Indigenous Australian to be elected to a state or Territory Parliament; Hyacinth Tungatalum (deceased).
Quotes attributable to Leslie Tungatalum:
“I’m passionate about developing the long-term growth opportunities for the people of Arafura and other Indigenous Territorians. I know that as part of the CLP team I can deliver a better future for the people of Arafura”
“It would be an honour to represent this electorate and follow in my father’s footsteps as a member of the NT Parliament representing the CLP.”
“I want to set a strong example for young people in Arafura,” Mr Tungatalum said.
Quotes attributable to Mrs Finocchiaro:
“Leslie Tungatalum has a deep connection to culture, community and country” “I am looking forward to working with Leslie to ensure the people of Arafura have the strongest voice working for them in the Northern Territory Parliament.”
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