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John Daly

Darwin Daly Wagait Executive Council member John Daly took over as the Northern Land Council's Deputy Chairperson in May 2002 following his election at the 82nd Full Council Meeting.

His election fills an important gap in the NLC's hierarchy, as the deputy chair traditionally shares the workload otherwise borne exclusively by the chair.

John brings to his role not only his experience as an NLC councillor but also a broader exposure to the issues faced by Indigenous communities due to his work as a policeman based at Police Headquarters, Berrimah in Darwin.

Growing up in the Daly River region, John spent a great deal of his teenage years working in surrounding cattle stations before pursuing a career with the NT Police Force at the age of 19. This initial stint in the police force lasted five years.

Now back with the police force after several years travelling and working, John has continued to maintain his interest in the work of the land council despite the demands of a hectic working life.

I enjoy the challenges that the work at the land council has to offer and it puts me in the best place to assist countrymen.

He sees his election as an endorsement from senior people that the time is right for the younger generation to make the step forward.

It's a privilege to have been elected to the deputy's position, and I see it in some ways as an indication from the old people that it's time for the young to come through so that they can pass on their leaderships skills.

John Daly