Kezia Purick PART ONE
from Untold Territory
This yarn has so much Territory history in it, you will be surprised at what Darwin was like not so long ago! Kezia has such a great story and a full life, we decided to split it into 2 parts! Here is part one of her story... Kezia Purick is well known as the Member for Goyder, however we delve into Kezia's life told in her true style - no fear of telling it like it is! A woman who always wanted to be a dentist and ended up being a politician and the first female Speaker of the House in the NT Parliament. In her earlier days she served a stint in the Government and time as the personal assistant to Commodore Eric Johnston, the Administrator of the NT, before running for a seat for the Country Liberal Party (CLP). Eventually breaking away, she become the Independent Member for Goyder and has served the rural area proudly in the ensuing 16 years. Kezia has had a varied career and given much to her community. Not one afraid to voice her opinions, she has given a candid interview of her time in parliament and now looks forward to retirement at the next Territory election in August 2024.
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