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Strong Local Voices, Working Together

The West Daly Regional Council has three Local Authorities to ensure residents have a genuine voice in shaping their communities.

Established under the Local Government Act 2019, these Local Authorities represent regional and remote areas across the Northern Territory. They give residents the opportunity to share feedback, identify priorities, and influence decisions about local services and projects.



By strengthening local leadership and participation, each Local Authority helps ensure that community priorities guide Council planning and investment.

Local Authorities represent people in Wadeye, Palumpa, and Peppimenarti, and meet four times a year to:

Review service delivery and community outcomes

Identify and prioritise local projects

Provide feedback and recommendations to Council

Two off-road vehicles on a dirt road in a forest at sunset, golden sky.

Wadeye Local Authority


Mayor Terry Sams


Deputy Mayor  Mark Tunmuck-Smith


Cr. Cyril Ninnal



Cr. Basil Dumoo


Steven Pultchen – Chairperson 



  • Ken James
  • Mark Ninnal
  • Timothy Dumoo
  • Basil Parmbuk
  • Margaret Perdjert
  • Anne Marie Nudjulu
  • Gregory Munar
  • Damien Tunmuck
Aerial view of a settlement near a dark river, surrounded by trees and a dry landscape under a blue sky.

Peppimenarti Local Authority


Mayor - Terry Sams


Deputy Mayor -  Mark Tunmuck-Smith



Cr. John Wilson


 Karl Lukonavic – Chairperson



  • Henry Wilson
  • Leaya Smith
  • Nathan Wilson
  • Anastasia Wilson
  • Paula Parry
  • Annunciata Wilson
  • Eric Burrows
  • Brendon Lemon
Aerial view: road bridge over water, leading to a small settlement surrounded by green trees under a blue sky.

Palumpa Local Authority


Mayor Terry Sams


Deputy Mayor  Mark Tunmuck-Smith



Cr. Gabriel Martin


Amy Narburup – Chairperson



  • Jack Wodidj
  • Lorraine Keringbo
  • Jimmy John Murielle
  • Moses Wodidj
  • Jeff Wodidj
  • Roger Wodidj
  • John Paul Wodidj
  • Warren Wodidj
  • Alex Jacky
  • Sandra Jacky
  • Mary Wodidj

Get Involved

If you would like to present at

a Local Authority Meeting