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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).
“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.”
