Profile of the electoral division of Lingiari (NT)

Updated: 4 March 2025
State/Territory:
Northern Territory
Date this name and boundary was gazetted:
4 March 2025
First election this name was used at:
2001 federal election
First election this boundary was used at:
First federal election following the 2022 election
Map and data:
Name Derivation:
Named in honour of Vincent Lingiari AM 19??–88, who was a member of the Gurindji people from the Victoria River District. Mr Lingiari was a stockman and lands right leader who worked for many years to improve conditions for Aboriginal people. In 1966, he led the walk-off of his people from Wave Hill Station, which eventually resulted in the establishment of Wattie Creek and a land grant to the Gurindji people.
Area:
1,348,073 sq km
Location description:

The Division of Lingiari will consist of:

  • Alice Springs Town Council,
  • Barkly Regional Council,
  • Belyuen Community Government Council,
  • Central Desert Regional Council,
  • Shire of Christmas Island,
  • Shire of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands,
  • Coomalie Community Government Council,
  • East Arnhem Regional Council,
  • Katherine Town Council,
  • Litchfield Council,
  • MacDonnell Regional Council,
  • Roper Gulf Regional Council,
  • Tiwi Islands Regional Council,
  • Victoria Daly Regional Council,
  • Wagait Shire Council,
  • West Arnhem Regional Council,
  • West Daly Regional Council,
  • the unincorporated area of Alyangula,
  • the unincorporated area of Nhulunbuy, and
  • the unincorporated area of Yulara.
Demographic Rating:
Rural – outside capital cities and without majority of enrolment in major provincial cities.
Current member details:
Please refer to the Parliament of Australia website
Previous members:

Former members for an electoral division of this name can be found by searching 'Electorates' in the Parliamentary Handbook

AEC Divisional Office:
Divisional Office contact details
Further information:
For supporting information, see Party codes, demographic ratings and seat status.

Further information