The new Council of the National Trust NT has been confirmed. As the number of nominations did not exceed the number of seats available, there has been no need to proceed with a ballot. I am pleased to be able to confirm the following nominees as the successful candidates:
General Councillors:
Merriel Lawrie
Dr. Bill Low
Janet Leather
Wayne Green
Dr. Julie Mastin
Ron Ninnis
Branch Councillors:
Karl Herzog (Tennant Creek Branch)
Stephanie Hill (Katherine Branch)
Bronwyn McTaggart (Darwin Branch)
Brenda Shields (McDouall Stuart Branch)
Eddie Webber (Gulf Branch)
The first meeting of the new Council was held on the 18th September 2025. The new office bearers were determined at this meeting and announced in the following Newsletter along with a write up on each of the Councillors.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Returning Officer, Trevor Menzies , for his time and expertise in overseeing the fair running of this election. His considerable experience ensured that this process was run with a high degree of integrity.
Congratulations to the successful nominees!
National Trust of Australia Northern Australia Council: 2025/2026
Patron
His Honour the Professor the Honourable
Hugh Heggie PSM the 23rd Administrator of the Northern Territory .
Councillors of NT National Trust :
President : Ms Janet Leather
Vice President : Dr Bill Low
Treasurer : Mr Wayne Green
Branch Liaison : Mrs Merriel Lawrie
Heritage Council Rep/ Grants Liaison : Eddie Webber
Branch Representatives : *
Darwin: Mrs Bronwyn McTaggart
Gulf Branch: Mr Eddie Webber
Katherine Branch : Mrs Stephanie Hill
McDouall Stuart : Mrs Brenda Shields
Tennant Creek : Mr Karl Herzog
General Councillors:
Mrs Merriel Lawrie
Dr Bill Low
Mr Wayne Green
Ms Janet Leather
Dr Julie Mastin
Mr Ron Ninnis
