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    Luke Gosling

    Chair - Defence Sub-Committee

    LaborSolomon, NTIncumbent

    Biography

    Background and political history

    A former Army officer and humanitarian-aid worker, Luke Gosling has represented Darwin and Palmerston since 2016. He is a key advocate for Northern Territory defence basing, cyclone-resilient housing and boosted remote health services.

    Policy Positions

    Key issues and stances

    Defence

    Forward posture

    Darwin naval base upgrade & ADF housing.


    Cyclone Resilience

    Safer homes

    Roof-tie grants & micro-grid batteries.


    Indigenous Health

    Close the Gap

    Mobile renal dialysis & telehealth.

    Voting History

    Recent votes on key legislation

    Climate Change Bill 2022

    2022-08-04YES

    43 % emissions target

    AUKUS Nuclear Submarine Bills 2023

    2023-12-07YES

    Enabled submarine procurement

    NACC Bill 2022

    2022-11-30YES

    Integrity body

    Northern Territory Self-Government Amendment Bill 2023

    2023-05-10YES

    Restored NT's power to legislate on voluntary assisted dying

    Biosecurity Amendment 2024

    2024-08-21YES

    Stronger ag-import safeguards

    Election History

    Past election results

    YearElectorateResultVote %
    2022SolomonWon57.1%
    2019SolomonWon56.4%
    2016SolomonWon53.3%

    Contact Information

    Get in touch with Luke Gosling

    Office Address

    Shop 6, 1 Vizard St, Darwin NT 0820