Yanja Thompson, Arafura
A proud Yolngu woman from Arnhem Land and devoted mother of three, Yanja Thompson is not going to stand by and watch the people of Arafura continue to suffer under Labor.
Yanja has dedicated her career to serving in local government in east and west Arnhemland for the last 8 years.
Currently serving as the first nations cultural advisor for the West Arnhem region, she is a go-to for visitors to community and advocates for the growth of communities to create better outcomes for all.
“Labor take Aboriginal people for granted and fail them every single day.”
“Labor has delivered no results, no growth, no sustainability and no accountability for Aboriginal people in my region.”
“I have lived and worked in Arnhem Land for most of my life and I am standing up because I will not let the people of Arafura be ignored any longer.”
Jarrod Jupurula Williams, Gwoja
A proud Warramungu, Walpiri and Kaytetye man, Jarrod Jupurula Williams has lived and worked in Central Australia and the Barkly his entire life.
Raised in Tennant Creek, Jarrod Jupurula Williams was recognised at a young age as being a leader receiving the Australia Day Community Service Award in 2000 for his involvement with the night patrol.
His sense of duty and desire to serve saw him work for 10 years in the NT Police as both an Aboriginal Community Police Officer and Constable. This gave Jarrod the skills and knowledge to work with people from a range of aboriginal and other ethnic backgrounds in the NT.
Jarrod Jupurula Williams then worked in primary industries on cattle stations, mining, rail and road logistics, building roads and infrastructure.
“Gwoja is important to my family, I work there and everyday I see countryman being let down by Labor for many years. There’s overcrowding in homes, sick kids with no access to healthcare, and the roads aren’t maintained leaving locals isolated, and pushing up cost of living even higher.”
“We need to give people the opportunity to get a job and have a purpose. I'll be working with elders to bring back community councils which will ensure a sense of pride in communities of Gwoja.”
Jinson Anto Charls, Sanderson
Born in Kerala, India, Jinson studied his Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery before migrating to Australia in 2011.
Moving to Darwin in 2015, Jinson worked as a Registered Nurse in the Alcohol Mandatory Treatment program which was then scrapped by Labor in 2017 - despite the real, positive outcomes that the program delivered.
A natural leader, Jinson quickly moved into senior leadership positions in health, delivering mental health care to Territorians, working as a team manager and operations manager in the field. His passion for delivering quality health care services led to him being appointed as the Director of Acute Services, Top End Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drug Services (NT Health). Last year Jinson was given an Honourary Appointment as Adjunct Lecturer at CDU.
Jinson, his wife Anu and his two daughters Aimie (10) and Anna (4) are deeply ingrained in the Territory’s multicultural community. Jinson currently serves as the President of the Darwin Malayalee Association. He is a fierce and passionate advocate for local families, and believes that only a CLP Government has a plan to build the Territory for local kids’ futures.
“We need people with the experience to deliver the health and rehabilitation services we need. Territorians deserve more support and access to better healthcare.”
“Family and community are so important to me but with crime and economic decline, families don’t have the choices and options we used to.”
Khoda Patel, Casuarina
Born in Gujarat India, Khoda moved to Cyprus before moving to Australia and starting a family. Khoda and his wife Nilam are raising their two kids, Anika aged 7 and Krishna who just turned one, here in Darwin.
Khoda is well known in many of the multicultural communities that make the Northern Suburbs so vibrant, he speaks English, Gujarati, Hindi and Greek. Khoda is a life member of the Sri Lankan Australian Friendship Association NT, and is active in the Japanese Association, BAPS, Tamil Society, Kerala Society, Gujarati Cultural Association of Darwin and the Indian Cultural Association of Darwin.
With a degree in Arts and Hotel Management, having worked developing businesses at the Darwin airport, and an assistant manager at the Novotel on the Esplanade, Khoda is passionate about growing the Territory’s tourism industry.
Khoda took a leap of faith in 2019 and purchased his own franchise in Casuarina Square where he employs Territory locals and international students.
“I worked so hard to be able to run my own business but everyday it’s getting harder. Here in the Territory we should have a thriving economy where businesses are supported, but the reality is the complete opposite.”
“Crime is crippling our economy, my staff have been attacked, my customers carefully choose when they shop, and my wife is scared to go out alone with our young children.
“I want my children to be safe, where they can safely go to school, play sport and choose whatever future they want. I want to be part of the team that will make that happen, that’s why I’m running for the CLP.”
Attributable for Lia Finocchiaro, CLP Parliamentary Leader
CLP Parliamentary Leader Lia Finocchiaro said her growing team is ready to take the fight to Labor.
“Our candidates are all sick of seeing friends and family pack up and leave the Territory, they’re staying to fight for a better future, and together we can deliver that.”
Attributable for Shane Stone, CLP President
“Our candidates are sick of Labor ruining their local community whether it be in the city or the bush.
Unlike Labor who preselect union activists, our candidates are from small business, the public service and local government, and bring real life experience.”
