Welcome back Cr. Marrpalawuy Marika
May 9, 2023
Iain Loganathan, Electoral Commissioner, Northern Territory Electoral Commission declared on 8th May 2023, “Marrpalawuy Marika duly elected as Gummur Miwatj ward councillor under regulation 71 of the Local Government (Electoral) Regulations.”

The 2025 Local Government Elections will take place in August, inviting voters from across the Territory to participate. Twelve Councillors will be selected to represent the five wards across East Arnhem: Birr Rawarrang Ward (Ramingining), Gumurr Gattjirrk Ward (Milingimbi), Gumurr Marthakal Ward (Galiwin’ku), Gumurr Miwatj Ward (Gunyangara & Yirrkala) and Gumurr Miyarrka Ward (Gapuwiyak). For information on nomination, voting and key dates in the 2025 Local Government Election click here .