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Indigenous youth try out the council chamber

A group of young Indigenous Territorians recently experienced life in a council chamber. Newly elected Alderman Brendan Cabry from Palmerston City Council gave an information session on the role of government and how Local Government is very much part of Northern Territory life.

The group comprised young people from Elcho Island, off the coast of Darwin, who were interested in the City Council. They are used to the workings of the Northern Territory’s community councils and this helped them see a different type of Local Government.

Alderman Cabry also presented a brief coverage of the role of the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory. The talk provided an opportunity for these young Territorians to understand what Local Government offers young people.

Participant, Noileen Dharrmarrandji, said that the group hopes to return and learn more about how Council operates.

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