Country Liberal Party Leader Gary Higgins says the person to replace outgoing Northern Territory Senator Nigel Scullion will need to have a good understanding and relationship with Aboriginal people.
The Northern Territory Opposition Leader was in Alice Springs earlier this week to talk to business owners and other stakeholders & attend the first Alice Springs Town Council meeting for 2019.
His visit follows the announcement by the Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister, Northern Territory Senator Nigel Scullion that he is retiring from politics.
Senator Scullion was to be the CLP’s leading candidate for Northern Territory heading into this years election. Mr Higgins spoke to CAAMA Radio about the recent developments in federal politics, plus much more including the National Aboriginal Art Gallery & Youth Crime.