Lingiari Electorate

    NT, Australia

    Held by LaborRural56.2% TPPMP: Marion Scrymgour

    Overview

    Geography and description

    Lingiari covers the vast majority of the Northern Territory, including all areas outside Darwin and Palmerston. It encompasses remote Indigenous communities, outback towns, and significant mining and agricultural regions.

    Key Suburbs

    Alice SpringsKatherineTennant CreekNhulunbuyYuendumuJabiruTimber Creek

    Election History

    Past election results

    YearWinnerPartyTPP %Swing
    2016Warren SnowdonLabor56%+4%
    2019Warren SnowdonLabor58.7%+2.7%
    2022Marion ScrymgourLabor56.2%-2.5%

    Current Representative

    Elected Member of Parliament

    Marion Scrymgour

    LaborSince 2022
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    Key Issues

    Important local matters

    Indigenous Affairs

    High

    Addressing challenges in remote Aboriginal communities, which make up a significant portion of the electorate's population.


    Regional Development

    High

    Supporting economic growth and infrastructure across the vast Northern Territory outback.

    Demographics

    Population and statistics

    Population

    142,000

    Median Age

    31 years

    Median Income

    $1,470 weekly

    Major Industries

    Public AdministrationMiningDefenceHealthcareAgriculture

    Education

    University Degree

    14%

    Completed High School

    68%