Represent NT is excited to be supporting five community campaigns in the lead up to the August 2024 NT election! We believe these candidates meet our rigorous criteria for what it takes to best and truly represent their electorates.
The Hon. Yingiya Mark Guyula for Mulka
Mr Yingiya Guyula is the incumbent in the north eastern electorate of Mulka. He is a senior Yolngu leader and authority within Yolngu law systems. He is the original community independent and holds his role in both Yolngu and western law systems with great responsibility.
For more information, see his website The Hon.Yingiya Guyula
Justine Davis for Johnston
Justine Davis is a justice expert and mediator with decades of experience working with Northern Territory communities. She has perfected the art of bringing people together to solve complex problems that challenge our culture. She is passionate about improving the systems that shape and define our society.
For more information, see her website Justine Davis for Johnston
Justine Glover for Karama
Justine Glover is passionate about giving back to her community and found many ways to contribute professionally to the improvement of people and place, as a member of council, community gardens, and decision making roles with Kidsafe NT, Victims of Crime, as well as the Australasian College of Health Services Management NT Branch and much more.
For more information, see her website Justine Glover for Karama
Mililma May for Nightcliff
Mililma is a Danggalaba Kulumbirigin Tiwi woman, a small business owner, published writer and an advocate for community, culture and heritage who wants to restore integrity into politics.
For more information, see her website Mililma May for Nightcliff
Graeme Sawyer for Wanguri
Graeme Sawyer is a long serving community contributor and has done so for many years in multiple ways. Originally a teacher, he has served as Chair of Business Enterprise Centre, on board of Youthworxs (NTITB), Australian Association for Environmental Education (NT), and as Lord Mayor of Darwin 2008-12. He's also been a strong environmental advocate with FrogWatch, BiodiversityWatch, Frack Free NT and more.
For more information, see his website Graeme Sawyer for Wanguri
Dr Sam Phelan for Katherine
Dr Samantha Phelan has worked in the Katherine region for 25 years as a Veterinarian, a small business owner, and community collaborator. Sam has decades of knowledge related to science, business management, effective community engagement, and program development.
For more information, see her website Sam Phelan for Katherine
It's a courageous step up for these candidates to want to represent their communities in parliament. Let's back them in financially and get behind their campaigns.