WDLAC Board

The WDLAC board meet quarterly in Perth and on Martu country.  The make-up of the board is divided into representatives from different parts of Martu country. This means there are representative from Karlamyingurrara country, Ngayunanalku country, Pilakaja country, Piyijikarli country, Rirrakaja country and Walakaja country.  A quorum of our board requires at least one member from these sub-groups. All other major decisions that do not affect native title rights and interests require consensus of the board.

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Desmond Taylor - Chairperson

Desmond is from Karlamyingurrara and speaks Warnman. Desmond is all about Martu land, culture, and identity, and strives to do whatever he can to protect the connection between Martu families and their Country.


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James Berringal - Deputy Chairperson

James is from Ngurrara-Walmajarri and speaks Walakaja. He wants to see WDLAC prosper and work for all Martu families.


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Kennedy Finlay - Director

Kennedy is a Pilakaja elder who speaks Manyjilyjarra. He strongly believes that law is his training ground, and it is an important responsibility to teach and share wisdom and knowledge with the next generation of Martu.




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Kenny Thomas - Director

Kenny is a Pitjikarli man who speaks Nyangumarta. He is on the WDLAC Board because he is proudly Martu and believes he has a responsibility to all Martu to grow WDLAC and partner with organisations who want the Martu people to succeed.




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Kerry Kelly - Director

Kerry is from Ngayunanalku and speaks Kartujarra. He wants to make sure that WDLAC represents all Martu people and invests in the future of Martu communities for generations to come.





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Lindsay Robinson - Director

Lindsay is a Manyjiyjarra man from Rirrakaja. He is proud to be working in the best interests of all Martu people.



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Simon Hawkins - Acting CEO

Simon Hawkins is the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of WDLAC, the PBC for the Martu people. He is also the CEO of Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation.



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Address PO BOX 331, West Perth, WA 6005

Phone 08 9486 9797

Mail cwrona@wdlac.com.au


WDLAC | 2017