1. PEOPLE

Safer, stronger, more connected communities - Darwin should feel safe and welcoming for every family. Council already has targets to improve community safety, liveability, and youth participation — I’ll make sure we follow through.

What I’ll do:

• Establish regular “Community Forums” across suburbs, giving residents direct access to decision-makers.

• Push for open council decisions and plain-language updates on what’s happening.

• Increase youth spaces and programs, tying into the Strategic Plan’s Youth Action Plan.

• Expand walking and cycling paths (with shade) to help people move safely and stay active.

• Support cultural and recreational hubs in suburbs, so not everything is CBD-centric.

2. PLANET

Future-proof Darwin - Council’s plan calls for net-zero emissions by 2030 and a Greening Darwin Strategy. I’ll keep council accountable and make sure climate action is visible in every neighbourhood.

What I’ll do:

• Back council’s commitment to net-zero operations by 2030 with transparent annual progress reports.

• Protect shady public parks and increase canopy cover — especially in suburbs with little green space.

• Champion renewable energy projects and energy-efficient council infrastructure.

• Support the community campaign to protect Lee Point – Binybara, ensuring cultural and environmental values are respected.

• Expand composting hubs, verge gardens, and local food projects, building on council’s Waste Strategy.

3. PROSPERITY

Supporting locals, building pride - Darwin 2030 sets goals for a smart, prosperous city that attracts and retains people. I’ll make sure local workers and businesses benefit first.

What I’ll do:

• Enforce council’s “Buy Local” policy (30% weighting on local content, 95% procurement within Darwin).

• Strengthen small business networks with pop-up events, maker markets, and cultural festivals.

• Partner with First Nations businesses and organisations to drive innovation and cultural tourism.

• Advocate for Activate Darwin and City Deal projects to actually deliver benefits for residents — not just consultants.

• Support innovation hubs and STEAM programs that give young people skills for the future.

4. GOVERNANCE

Transparent, responsive leadership - Darwin 2030 commits to better planning and open decision-making. But culture change at council is overdue — that’s why I’m running.

What I’ll do:

• Trial participatory budgeting in suburbs, letting locals decide how improvement funds are spent.

• Create advisory panels (youth, multicultural, First Nations, small business) so decisions are shaped with real input.

• Push for a “What’s Happening at Council” digest in plain English and community languages.

• Hold council to its own targets — publishing annual report cards on progress against the Darwin 2030 plan.