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Malarndirri Barbara McCarthy (born 19 April 1970) is an Indigenous Australian politician and former journalist who has been a Senator for the Northern Territory since 2016. She is an Assistant Minister in the Albanese Government, and previously served in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly.
Senator Malarndirri McCarthy is a Yanyuwa woman from the Gulf country in the Northern Territory, elected as Senator in August 2016. She has first-hand experience with the challenges and opportunities facing Territorians, and the perseverance and determination to drive change.
Freelance journalist for Malarndirri Media, 2016. State/Territory Government service. Elected to the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for Arnhem in 2005. Re-elected in 2008. Defeated at general elections in 2012.
Jun 18, 2024 · Senator the Hon Malarndirri McCarthy is the Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians, Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health.
Nov 10, 2023 · Senator Malarndirri McCarthy is a Yanyuwa Garrawa woman from the Gulf country in the Northern Territory. She is the Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health and a former journalist and politician with experience in local government, regional development and tourism.
Malarndirri McCarthy is the Senator for the Northern Territory and Christmas and Cocos Keeling Islands. She is also the Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health, responsible for improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Oct 2, 2023 · Northern Territory Senator and Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy has delivered a plea for Australians to vote yes in the Voice referendum on Q+A. Key points:
